Soccer
Arsenal outcast Ozil poised for Fernabahce move
The former Germany forward is expected to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract worth five million euros a season with the 19-time Turkish champions.
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Leicester strike late to frustrate Man Utd
United failed to hold out for a record-equalling 11th consecutive away Premier League win as Vardy's movement outfoxed the visitor's defence.
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From bribery ban to Ballon d'Or: Paolo Rossi's highs and lows
Rossi made his debut with Juventus in 1973 but the early years of his career were compromised by injury, needing three operations on his knees.
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Transgender footballer marks first in top Argentina women's league
"Today I started and I can believe that things are happening, that they are succeeding," said Gomez, despite her team Villa San Carlos's loss 7-1 against Lanus, in the second day of first division A. "I'm happy to be able to play in the women's league."
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Argentina and the football world mourn genius Maradona
Many of the mourners were in tears, and some wore the World Cup winner's number 10 Argentina jersey as they gathered at the Casa Rosada presidential palace in Buenos Aires to see his coffin.
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Diego Maradona - Five of his greatest goals
Here AFP Sport picks five of the best from arguably the greatest footballer to ever play the game:
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Neymar seals Puma sponsorship deal
The world's most expensive player confirmed the sponsorship transfer in an open letter posted on social media.
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Ronaldo limited in Portugal camp by foot infection
"The national team captain... has an infection in his right foot and is undergoing treatment with antibiotics," the Portuguese FA said in a statement.
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Silva has last shot at European glory before Man City goodbye
Silva has won 11 domestic trophies in his golden decade in Manchester and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's finest imports.
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Absa Premiership to resume on 11 August in Gauteng
Gauteng is the epicentre of the pandemic in South Africa but the national association says health protocols will ensure there is only a "one percent chance" of anyone being infected.
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England 1966 great, Irish football icon Jack Charlton dies
Charlton -- elder brother of his fellow World Cup winning team-mate Bobby -- was an integral part of the great Don Revie managed Leeds United side that won the 1969 League title and the 1972 FA Cup.
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Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend
All hope appears gone for Norwich on another weekend in which none of the bottom four picked up a single point.
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Kaizer Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates to move seven points clear
Lebo Manyama scored the only goal of the game to secure victory for his side.
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Sierra Leone pro football league gets first female coach
The East End Tigers named police officer Victoria Conteh, who formerly coached the country's female football team, as its head coach.
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Safa reveals several initiatives as part of turnaround strategy
As part of the turn-around strategy, SAFA is on the verge of concluding various sponsorships deals that will generate long term and sustainable funding.
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Thierry Henry: Playing with Bafana was my beginning and end
Football legend Thierry Henry is in South Africa to share the experience of the Uefa Champions League with local fans. He spoke to EWN Sport about the past season, but remained tight-lipped on who he wanted to win.
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Uefa urged to take strong action over racist incidents in England match
England defender Danny Rose was subjected to monkey chants and Raheem Sterling, scorer of England’s final goal in the 5-1 win, was also targeted, with racist abuse heard throughout the game.
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Lucas Radebe: I was never ready to retire
Radebe spoke about retiring after football and the financial and emotional turmoil it can bring.
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Nottingham Forest to appoint O'Neill as new manager - reports
The Championship club parted company with Spaniard Karanka last week after just 12 months in charge at the City Ground.
