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Nigeria’s World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland in London on Wednesday is the subject of a match-fixing investigation by Britain’s serious crime squad. The National Crime Agency, which investigates serious and organised crime, is said to have…

Malcolm Glazer, the controversial American owner of English Premier League giants Manchester United, has died. He was 85. Glazer — the son of a Lithuanian immigrant who went on to build an diverse business empire — gained a global profile through…

Defending champion and world number one Serena Williams was knocked out of the French Open by Spain’s Garbine Muguruza on Wednesday as the American star stumbled to her second worst Grand Slam defeat. The top seed lost 6-2, 6-2 in the second round to…

Italian Stefano Pirazzi (Bardiani-CSF) held off a small group of chasers in the home straight to claim his maiden Giro d’Italia victory in the 17th stage on Wednesday. Race leader Nairo Quintana (Movistar) crossed the finish line with the main peloton…

CAF and Telecom Namibia (TN) have signed a partnership agreement for the 9th African Women’s Championship scheduled for 11-25 October…

Uganda vs Madagascar 30/31 May & 1 June 2014 UBC Congo vs Namibia 30/31 May & 1 June 2014…

Veteran Mark Bresciano said Wednesday the Socceroos plan to “shock the world” as they departed for Brazil to headlines asking: “Will Australia be the worst team at the World Cup?” The inexperienced Australians, the lowest ranked team in the World Cup…

Back on the big story of an inveterate dribbler, technical monster, diminutive and a big talent who inscribed glorious moments…

Cameroonian side Coton Sport of Garoua was the only victors on match day 2 of the 2014 Orange CAF Confederation…

Cameroon got their 2014 World Cup warm-up on a good footing with a 2-0 win over Macedonia on Monday (26…

CAF President Issa Hayatou has expressed sadness at news of the death of a child who died following a landmine…

Saint George were crowned the 2013/2014 Ethiopian Premier League champions on Monday evening (26 May 2014) with five matches to go…

Victor Moses is targeting a World Cup semi-final spot ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly with Scotland in London on Wednesday. Moses and his team-mates will step up their preparations for Brazil against Gordon Strachan’s improving side at Craven…

England defender Phil Jagielka says he is on course to win his fight to be fit for the World Cup. Jagielka struggled to recover from a hamstring injury suffered in February, raising doubts about the Everton centre-back’s ability to get back to full…

Tottenham appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on a five-year contract on Tuesday. Pochettino was tipped to take charge at White Hart Lane following the recent sacking of Tim Sherwood and the Premier League club confirmed they have persuaded…

Nigeria’s World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland in London on Wednesday is reported to be the subject of a match-fixing investigation by police. The National Crime Agency, which investigates serious and organised crime, is reported by the Daily…

A huge crowd of cheering ice hockey fans packed the central streets of Moscow on Tuesday to celebrate Russia’s world championship win over Finland. Tens of thousands of supporters turned out to hail Alexander Ovechkin, Yevgeni Malkin, Sergei Bobrovski…

Former Chelsea, Barcelona and Porto midfielder Deco was on Tuesday cleared of doping and had a one year ban lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Deco’s decorated career ended under a cloud last September when he was found guilty of taking…

Former England skipper Steve Borthwick’s appointment as Japan’s new forwards coach will give the Asian champions a huge boost at next year’s Rugby World Cup, head coach Eddie Jones told AFP Tuesday. “He’s a fantastic acquisition for us,” said Jones,…

© Getty ImagesFIFA has announced the referees and the assistant referees who will officiate at the upcoming Youth Olympic Football…