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In Italy, to curse will be more than just a sin

In Italy, to curse will be more than just a sin


The Italian Football Federation decided to punish with a red card every player that uses the name of the Lord in vain, to be role models for children, and the first player involved might be Juventus’ and Azzuri keeper Gianluigi Buffon.

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Serena struck where it hurts

Serena struck where it hurts


Serena Williams faces the prospect of being hit with the largest fine in tennis history when she is penalised for her behaviour at the US Open.

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AFA asks FIFA to delay Maradona’s ban

AFA asks FIFA to delay Maradona’s ban


The Argentine Football Association (AFA) asked FIFA to postpone the two month ban imposed to Diego Maradona so that it would be effective January, 1st.

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Controversy over FIFA´s sanction to Maradona, some believe that it was not enough

Controversy over FIFA´s sanction to Maradona, some believe that it was not enough


FIFA imposed a two-month ban on Argentina coach Diego Maradona for an expletive-filled rant that followed his country’s qualification for next year’s World Cup in South Africa.

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Maradona gets two-month suspension from FIFA

Maradona gets two-month suspension from FIFA


Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined 25,000 Swiss Francs (US$24,630) by FIFA on Sunday for his foul-mouthed outburst after last month’s decisive World Cup qualifier in Uruguay.

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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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After the occupation, Buenos Aires National school resumed classes

After the occupation, Buenos Aires National school resumed classes


The over 2,000 students of Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires, resumed classes after the long recess marked by the students occupation.

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The occupation of Colegio Nacional Buenos Aires has ended

The occupation of Colegio Nacional Buenos Aires has ended


Students of Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires ended today the occupation of the school held for 9 days. The decision came after a long meeting that ended this afternoon at the Institute.

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