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Telmex Cup: Nalbandian, for the people

Telmex Cup: Nalbandian, for the people


In three tiring sets, David managed to beat Spaniard Gimeno-Traver despite trainer’s recommendations of retiring because of an injury in his right thigh.’I couldn’t retire as the doctor adviced, not in front of this people’, said Nalbandian, who was chanted during the whole match, which ended 6-7, 6,4 and 7-6.

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Nalbandian is back after a nine month span

Nalbandian is back after a nine month span


David was able to finish what he started yesterday when he won the first set by 6-2 against Italian Potito Starace. It was a little bit harder today, as expected, but he managed to close the match in the second set’s tie-break. Nalbandian’s comeback to the Tour starts at the telmex Cup in Buenos aires. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Togo’s players decided not to play in the African cup of Nations

Togo’s players decided not to play in the African cup of Nations


Yesterday, players from Togo, decided to abandon the African Cup of Football (CAF) after the attack they suffered on Friday, which killed four people, but last night they said that they want to play as a a tribute to his two dead companions and the driver of the bus that was transporting them to Angola ‘. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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San Lorenzo and Estudiantes drew in the first match of the summer

San Lorenzo and Estudiantes drew in the first match of the summer


In the first game of the summer, played in Mar del Plata, San Lorenzo and Estudiantes Drew 2 to 2, with a good number of spectators, mostly supporters of Estudiantes. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Nalbandian beat Moya showing an excellent physical condition

Nalbandian beat Moya showing an excellent physical condition


Back in the courts after his hip surgery, David Nalbandian proves that he’s back to his best level. In his debut in the Argentine Peugeot Cup held at Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club David beat 6-2, 6-4 former world number 1 Carlos Moya.

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Club World Cup opens with spectacular ceremony in Abu Dabhi

Club World Cup opens with spectacular ceremony in Abu Dabhi


The Club World Cup got off to a colourful start with a spectacular Opening Ceremony prior to the opening match between UAE’s Al Ahli and Auckland City FC at the refurbished Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Spain retains the Davis Cup after beating Czech Republic

Spain retains the Davis Cup after beating Czech Republic


Spain have retained the Davis Cup with Saturday’s doubles victory in Barcelona earning an unassailable 3-0 lead over the Czech Republic as Rafael Nadal enjoyed a moral boosting success.

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With today victories Spain seizes lead in Davis Cup final

With today victories Spain seizes lead in Davis Cup final


With Nadal and Ferrer’s victories, Spain is positioned to play the Davis Cup before its own audience.

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Gillette modifies an advert after Henry’s controversial hand move

Gillette modifies an advert after Henry’s controversial hand move


The company changed the advertising where the striker is shown holding a ball with his left hand, the same one he used to score a controversial goal that qualified France to the World Cup.

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Calderon announced that he retires and Estudiantes want him to reconsider the decision

Calderon announced that he retires and Estudiantes want him to reconsider the decision


The striker of Estudiantes de La Plata, Jose Luis Calderon, decided to retire from the professional activity a few weeks from the start of the Clubs World Cup in Abu Dhabi, the tournament where he had an almost certain place, according to coach Alejandro Sabella.

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FIFA welcomes the idea that Argentina and Uruguay organize the 2030 World Cup

FIFA welcomes the idea that Argentina and Uruguay organize the 2030 World Cup


Argentina and Uruguay will jointly bid to host the 2030 World Cup, which will celebrate the anniversary of the 100 World Cups and it will commemorate the final between the two teams. Apparently FIFA is pleased with the initiative.

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Vassallo Arguello confesses: “I tried many drugs”

Vassallo Arguello confesses: “I tried many drugs”


Argentine tennis player seventh seeded in the ATP rankings, Martin Vassallo Arguello, talked about everything. Following Aggasi’s confessions, he talked about illegal gambling, drugs, Rafael Nadal, and the supposed tennis players’ “friendship” in the Davis Cup.

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Estudiantes, favored in the World Club draw

Estudiantes, favored in the World Club draw


FIFA today released the fixture for the Club World Cup where the draw, at least at first, seems to have favored Estudiantes, which will debut with the winner of the match between TP Mazembe from Congo and Pohang Steelers from South Korea.

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Maradona will have to defend himself at FIFA for his outbursts

Maradona will have to defend himself at FIFA for his outbursts


The Argentine’s team’s coach, Diego Maradona, will go on Sunday to the Disciplinary Committee of FIFA for the insults uttered after the match on October 14, where Argentina qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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Jose “El Principe” Sosa returns to Estudiantes to play the Club World Cup

Jose “El Principe” Sosa returns to Estudiantes to play the Club World Cup


Bayern Munich loaned Argentine midfielder Jose Sosa to Estudiantes on Wednesday.

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“Lothar Matthäus to coach Racing?

“Lothar Matthäus to coach Racing?


What seemed crazy at first, became an actual possibility later on. Racing offered Lothar Matthäus to take over the team from Avellaneda.

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Saviola scored two goals for Benfica

Saviola scored two goals for Benfica


The former forward of River and Barcelona, Javier Saviola, scored two goals in the thrashing 5-0 victory of his team, Benfica, against Everton, in the Europe League, former UEFA Cup.

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San Lorenzo won in Uruguay and is close to South American Cup semifinals

San Lorenzo won in Uruguay and is close to South American Cup semifinals


San Lorenzo beat 1-0 River of Uruguay with a player short, at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo. The Uruguayan Pablo Pintos scored the only goal in the match. “El Ciclon” will define the series in Boedo. With a draw they will be in semi finals. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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World Cup 2010: Germany is concerned about football safety

World Cup 2010: Germany is concerned about football safety


Germany’s footballers have been told they may have to wear bullet-proof vests if they leave the team hotel at next year’s World Cup in South Africa.

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Brazil: Unusual! Goal scored with two scissors kicks

Brazil: Unusual! Goal scored with two scissors kicks


At the time of kicking a corner, one of the players kicked the ball with a scissors kick, his partner receives it and he managed to change the course of the ball also with a scissors kick scoring the ‘gol mais grande do mundo’. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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