The Spaniard Andres Iniesta has been named the test player of the tournament. He was awarded a prize by a UEFA committee consisting of 11 persons. The 28-year old Spaniard has been also recognized the best Sunday final match player. After goals scored by Silva, Alba, Torres and Mata the Spanish team defeated Italians scoring 4:0. “Andrea Pirlo was magnificent; Xavi won the prize at the previous championships and could have repeated that success also this time. Xabi Alonso also played excellently and Iniesta gave a show of creativity,” said […]
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Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has called time on his international cricket career by announcing his retirement from one-day and Twenty20 matches.
Despite missing part of the recent ODI series with England through injury, the 36-year-old was expect…
Amir Khan has once again reiterated his belief that he is ready to face the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Khan returns to the ring this weekend for the first time since his controversial defeat to Lamont Peterson in December to face Danny Garcia i…
Rafael van der Vaart has rubbished talk he wants to leave Tottenham and says his only focus is the upcoming season Premier League with Spurs.
The north London club, who are 15/8 to finish in the top four with bookmaker, looked like having a fight on the…
Ernie Els believes defending champion Darren Clarke can surprise everyone at next week’s Open Championship.
Clarke, who is 150/1 with bookmaker to successfully defend his title, has not been in good form this season, making just one halfway cut. However…
Amir Khan has welcomed the decision by the WBA to reinstate him as light-welterweight champion ahead of his bout with WBC title-holder Danny Garcia in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Khan, who is 1/6 with bookmaker to defeat Garcia, lost his WBA and IBF titles t…
Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for a new manager after announcing Steve Cotterill has left the club just nine months after being appointed.
The Championship outfit, who are 11/4 with bookmaker to be promoted in the 2012-13 season, were taken over by …
Brazil striker Hulk says he is yet to agree a crafty move from Porto to the English Premier League heavyweights Chelsea. Champions League holders Chelsea have been repeatedly linked with the 25-year-old, who has refused to commit his future to Porto. Hulk’s agent has been quoted as favouring a move to England, but the player himself is concentrating on Brazil’s London Olympic football campaign. “There is no deal with Chelsea or any other club,” Hulk told Lancenet. “I have four years left on my contract with Porto and I am […]
Paul Casey is unperturbed with his poor form as he continues his preparations for next week’s Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes by playing in the Scottish Open.
The 34-year-old, who injured his shoulder while snowboarding and missed the …
South Africa have added wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile to their squad for the tour of England after Mark Boucher was forced to announce his retirement from the game.
Boucher called time on his career after being hit in the eye by a flying bail in a war…