Monday, August 27, 2012

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Soccer-Russia keeper Malafeyev puts international career on hold

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:42 AM PDT

MOSCOW, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russia and Zenit St Petersburg goalkeeper Vyacheslav Malafeyev has decided to take an indefinite break from international duty just days before the start of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The 33-year-old, whose wife Marina was killed in a car crash in March last year, said he wanted to spend more time with his two young children. "Quitting the national team was a very difficult decision both in human as well as professional terms but at the moment it is the best one for my family," the keeper said on his website (www.malafeev16.ru) on Monday. ...

Eto'o refuses to return to "amateurish"

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:39 AM PDT

Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o smiles during an interview following the launch of Puma's kits for nine African national soccer teams at the Design Museum in London(Reuters) - Samuel Eto'o has rejected the chance to make a comeback for Cameroon, saying the team environment is still plagued by "amateurism and bad management". The 31-year-old forward was recalled last week for the African Nations Cup final round first leg against Cape Verde Islands on September 8, eight months after he was suspended for having led a player strike over unpaid bonuses. The row caused Cameroon to cancel a friendly in Algeria. ...

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Eto'o refuses to return to "amateurish" Cameroon setup

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:35 AM PDT

(Adds quotes, corrects from first to final round in 2nd para) Aug 27 (Reuters) - Samuel Eto'o has rejected the chance to make a comeback for Cameroon, saying the team environment is still plagued by "amateurism and bad management". The 31-year-old forward was recalled last week for the African Nations Cup final round first leg against Cape Verde Islands on Sept. 8, eight months after he was suspended for having led a player strike over unpaid bonuses. The row caused Cameroon to cancel a friendly in Algeria. ...

Motor racing-Global electric car series to launch in 2014

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:41 AM PDT

LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A new 'Formula E' global series of city centre electric car races will start in 2014 after motor sport's governing body licensed the commercial rights to a Hong Kong-based consortium. A statement on Monday said London-based Spanish businessman Enrique Banuelos will be lead investor in Formula E Holdings Ltd, with compatriot and fellow shareholder Alejandro Agag serving as chief executive. ...

Tunisian club kicked out of CAF Champions League

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:37 AM PDT

Stones, missiles, bottles and firecrackers were allegedly thrown during pitch invasionsEtoile Sahel were kicked out of the 2012 CAF Champions League on Monday after two pitch invasions during a home fixture against fellow Tunisians Esperance this month.

De Jong warns sloppy City to tighten up

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:30 AM PDT

"We have a lot of qualities in the squad but we just have to improve," says Nigel de JongManchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has warned his side they must shore up their leaky defence before they can think about mounting a sustained bid to retain the Premier League title.

Rodgers says Raheem Sterling can be Kop idol

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:29 AM PDT

Raheem Sterling improves every day, says Liverpool manager Brendan RodgersLiverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has backed teen star Raheem Sterling to become a fans' favourite at Anfield after his dazzling show against champions Manchester City.

Soccer-Barcelona to appeal against Vilanova dismissal

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:22 AM PDT

MADRID, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Barcelona will appeal against what they believe was an excessively harsh dismissal of coach Tito Vilanova in Sunday's 2-1 La Liga win at Osasuna, the club said on Monday. Vilanova, who was making his away debut in the league after taking over from Pep Guardiola at the end of last season, was sent from the bench in the second half when he protested the referee's decision not to award a free kick for a challenge on Sergio Busquets. ...

Barcelona to appeal Vilanova dismissal

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:22 AM PDT

Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gestures to his players during their Spanish first division soccer match against Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in BarcelonaMADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona will appeal what they believe was an excessively harsh dismissal of coach Tito Vilanova in Sunday's 2-1 La Liga win at Osasuna, the club said on Monday. Vilanova, who was making his away debut in the league after taking over from Pep Guardiola at the end of last season, was sent from the bench in the second half when he protested the referee's decision not to award a free kick for a challenge on Sergio Busquets. The referee said in his match report he had punished Vilanova "for angrily protesting a passage of play, having been warned by the fourth official". ...

CSKA's Musa hopes to emulate Doumbia in Russia

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:18 AM PDT

Ahmed Musa hopes to win the Russian title with CSKACSKA Moscow's Nigerian international forward Ahmed Musa, who netted his team's third goal in the 3-0 Russian league victory against Samara at the weekend, is out to emulate the goal-scoring feats of Ivorian teammate Seydou Doumbia.

Soccer-Eto'o refuses to return to "amateurish" Cameroon setup

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:13 AM PDT

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Samuel Eto'o has rejected the chance to make a comeback for Cameroon, saying the team environment is still plagued by "amateurism and bad management". The 31-year-old forward was recalled last week for the African Nations Cup first round first leg against Cape Verde Islands on Sept. 8, eight months after he was suspended for having led a player strike over unpaid bonuses. The row caused Cameroon to cancel a friendly in Algeria. ...

Pienaar among African stars on target in England

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:13 AM PDT

Steven Pienaar will learn on Thursday is he is to remain as South Africa skipperSouth Africa midfielder and captain Steven Pienaar was among the African stars on target in the English Premier League at the weekend.

Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Monday, Aug 27

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 on Monday (times GMT): - - - - TENNIS U.S. Open NEW YORK - The final grand slam of the year gets underway at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows with five-times champion Roger Federer, former winners Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova and Samantha Stosur and dangerous dark horses Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka all in action. ...

Real Madrid sign playmaker Modric from Spurs

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:57 AM PDT

Croatia's national soccer player Luka Modric attends a training session during the Euro 2012 at city stadium in PoznanMADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid have completed the signing of Croatia playmaker Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur as the stuttering Spanish champions seek an injection of guile and creativity to get their troubled season back on track. Modric flew into Madrid on Monday morning and after passing a medical signed a five-year contract in the presence of big-spending Real president Florentino Perez before holding a news conference at the Bernabeu stadium. ...

UPDATE 3-Soccer-Real Madrid sign playmaker Modric from Spurs

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:44 AM PDT

* Croatian playmaker signs five-year contract * Real looking to put poor season start behind them * Deal worth as much as 42 million euros, media report (Updates after Modric news conference) MADRID, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have completed the signing of Croatia playmaker Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur as the stuttering Spanish champions seek an injection of guile and creativity to get their troubled season back on track. ...

Etoile Sahel kicked out of African Champions League

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:41 AM PDT

Supporters of Tunisia's Etoile Sportive du Sahel soccer club run as tear gas is fired during clashes in an African Champions League soccer match against Esperance Sportive de Tunis at the Sousse Olympic stadiumCAIRO (Reuters) - Tunisia's Etoile Sahel were kicked out of the African Champions League on Monday after rioting fans caused the abandonment of a group-stage match against compatriots Esperance this month. The August 18 game in Sousse was called off in the 69th minute after home fans invaded the pitch while others threw missiles including stones, bottles and firecrackers, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in a statement. It is the first time a club has been expelled in the middle of the group stage. ...

Soccer-Etoile Sahel kicked out of African Champions League

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:33 AM PDT

CAIRO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Tunisia's Etoile Sahel were kicked out of the African Champions League on Monday after rioting fans caused the abandonment of a group-stage match against compatriots Esperance this month. The Aug. 18 game in Sousse was called off in the 69th minute after home fans invaded the pitch while others threw missiles including stones, bottles and firecrackers, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in a statement. It is the first time a club has been expelled in the middle of the group stage. ...

Angry Barton wants to leave QPR for Marseille

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:08 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Joey Barton has used his Twitter account to criticise his Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes, saying he wants to leave the Premier League club for Olympique Marseille. Barton, 29, is serving a 12-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct in the final game of last season against Manchester City when he kneed Sergio Aguero and went to headbutt Vincent Kompany. The midfielder, who has 1.68 million followers, expressed his feelings in 15 tweets saying: "My heart is already in the Velodrome", Marseille's home ground. ...

Soccer-Angry Barton wants to leave QPR for Marseille

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 03:59 AM PDT

LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Joey Barton has used his Twitter account to criticise his Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes, saying he wants to leave the Premier League club for Olympique Marseille. Barton, 29, is serving a 12-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct in the final game of last season against Manchester City when he kneed Sergio Aguero and went to headbutt Vincent Kompany. The midfielder, who has 1.68 million followers, expressed his feelings in 15 tweets saying: "My heart is already in the Velodrome", Marseille's home ground. ...

Defensive errors cost Liverpool victory

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 03:58 AM PDT

(Reuters) - Two defensive howlers cost Liverpool all three points as they drew 2-2 with Premier League champions Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. The Merseysiders twice went ahead through Martin Skrtel and Luis Suarez on manager Brendan Rodgers' home debut, but failed to hold the lead on both occasions with costly errors at the back gifting Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez goals. It means Rodgers' wait for a first Liverpool victory will wait another week after his side lost 3-0 to West Bromwich Albion last weekend. ...

Real Madrid sign Spurs' Modric for five seasons

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 03:21 AM PDT

Luka Modric has been keen to leave White Hart Lane since the end of last seasonReal Madrid have signed on Tottenham Hotspur's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric for the next five seasons, the Spanish club announced Monday.

Soccer-Real Madrid agree to sign Modric from Tottenham

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 01:38 AM PDT

MADRID, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have agreed to sign Croatia midfielder Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract, the La Liga champions said on Monday. "Real Madrid CF and Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Luka Modric, who will remain tied to the club for the next five seasons," Real said on their website (www.realmadrid.com). ...

Dismal Milan beaten at home by Sampdoria

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 11:24 PM PDT

Sampdoria's Costa heads the ball to score against AC Milan during their Italian Serie A soccer match in MilanMILAN (Reuters) - AC Milan, hit by a flurry of close season departures, fully justified their fans' trepidation over the new season by losing 1-0 at home to promoted Sampdoria in their opening Serie A match on Sunday. Andrea Costa headed the only goal for the visitors just before the hour to stun a half-empty San Siro on a hot, summer evening, making it painfully obvious that the 18-times Italian champions are in for a long, difficult season. Milan were disjointed and sluggish before the goal, although they greatly improved after striker Robinho was substituted immediately afterwards. ...

Messi double rescues Barca from goring in Pamplona

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 11:04 PM PDT

MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi saved an off-colour Barcelona from a first defeat of the La Liga campaign when he struck twice in a stirring 2-1 comeback win at 10-man Osasuna on Sunday. Barca fell 3-2 to the Navarrans on a freezing February night last season but there was to be no repeat on a balmy summer evening in Pamplona as the World Player of the Year took his tally to four goals from two games. Joseba Llorente gave Osasuna a shock 17th-minute lead when he hooked in at the far post from a tight angle. ...

Real crash to shock defeat at neighbours Getafe

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 10:58 PM PDT

Real Madrid's Higuain and Getafe's Alexis fight for the ball during their Spanish first division soccer match in GetafeMADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's troubled start to the season continued when the champions squandered the lead and slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at city rivals Getafe on Sunday to slip five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. The rare domestic reverse for Jose Mourinho's side, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia last weekend, ended a 24-match unbeaten run in the league, their longest in 15 years. They looked comfortably in control when Gonzalo Higuain fired them ahead from close range in the 27th minute at the Coliseum in Madrid. ...

Milan want Kaka loan, Real holding out for sale: Galliani

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 10:53 PM PDT

Real Madrid's Kaka takes ball away from Los Angeles Galaxy's Juninho during their World Football Challenge international friendly soccer match in CarsonMADRID (Reuters) - AC Milan are trying to persuade Real Madrid to give them Kaka back on loan before the transfer window closes on Friday but the La Liga club are holding out for a sale, Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said on Sunday. "The situation is clear: Real want to sell Kaka while we want him on loan," Galliani told Sky Sport. "If Real change their stance I'll rush over there but if on the other hand they insist on a loan there's nothing more to be done. ...

Soccer-Ronaldinho's solo effort illuminates stormy derby in Brazil

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 10:17 PM PDT

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Ronaldinho scored a breathtaking individual goal for Atletico Mineiro in a stormy derby against Cruzeiro that produced three red cards and was interrupted as fans hurled debris on to the pitch. The drama continued deep into injury time of Sunday's game as Cruzeiro snatched a last-gasp equaliser to force a 2-2 draw in the Brazilian championship clash of the Belo Horizonte rivals. ...

Wenger vows Arsenal will cope without Van Persie

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 06:43 PM PDT

"The understanding was missing," said Arsenal manager Arsene WengerArsene Wenger insists Arsenal will find a way to replace Robin van Persie despite being held to a second straight goalless draw, by Stoke, at the start of the Premier League season.

Former stay-away Tevez wants to extend City deal

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 05:59 PM PDT

Carlos Tevez scored Manchester City's second goal at Liverpool to secure his side a point in a 2-2 drawCarlos Tevez, the Manchester City forward who spent much of last season refusing to play for the club, now insists he wants to stay with the Premier League champions beyond the two years remaining on his current contract.

Soccer-Argentine championship inicial results and standings

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 05:15 PM PDT

Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship Inicial matches on Sunday Sunday, August 26 River Plate 0 San Lorenzo 0 Atletico Belgrano 0 Newell's Old Boys 0 Atletico Rafaela 1 Quilmes 1 Lanus 1 Racing Club 1 San Martin (San Juan) 0 Velez Sarsfield 3 Saturday, August 25 Independiente 0 Arsenal 2 All Boys 2 Tigre 2 Argentinos Juniors 2 Godoy Cruz 1 Union (Santa Fe) 1 Boca Juniors 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Boca Juniors 4 3 0 1 7 5 9 2 Quilmes 4 2 2 0 7 3 8 3 Racing Club 4 2 2 0 6 2 8 4 Arsenal 4 2 2 0 5 2 8 5 Newell's Old Boys 4 2 2 0 3 0 8 6 Velez ...

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Monday, Aug 27

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 05:01 PM PDT

Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Monday (times GMT): - - - - BASEBALL San Francisco hopes to bounce back when the National League West leader faces the Atlanta Braves who on Saturday ended the five-game winning streak of the Giants. (BASEBALL-GIANTS/, expect by 0400, 250 words) - - - - GOLF Barclays Classic, Farmingdale, New York American Nick Watney won the Barclays Tournament in Farmingdale, New York by three shots on Sunday, shooting down Sergio Garcia's quest for consecutive victories and moving to top spot in the PGA Tour playoffs. ...

Champions Real Madrid crash at Getafe

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Real Madrid's Cristiano RonaldoLa Liga champions Real Madrid crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat at derby rivals Getafe on Sunday to leave them five points behind fierce rivals Barcelona after only two games of the new season.

Soccer-European roundup-Real slump to upset defeat at Getafe

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:58 PM PDT

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Spanish champions Real Madrid squandered the lead to slump to a shock 2-1 defeat at city neighbours Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. Real's loss ended a 24-match unbeaten run in the league and they are now five points behind leaders Barcelona. European champions Chelsea maintained their immaculate start to the season with a third straight victory in the Premier League while Juventus began their Serie A title defence with a 2-0 home victory over Parma. ...

UPDATE 3-Soccer-Real crash to shock defeat at neighbours Getafe

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:58 PM PDT

* Winless champions squander lead to lose 2-1 * Mourinho's side slip five points behind Barca * Messi double lifts Barca to comeback win at Osasuna (Adds Valencia-Depor result) MADRID, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's troubled start to the season continued when the champions squandered the lead and slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at city rivals Getafe on Sunday to slip five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. The rare domestic reverse for Jose Mourinho's side, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia last weekend, ended a 24-match unbeaten run in the league, their longest in 15 ...

UPDATE 2-Soccer-La Liga results and standings

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:56 PM PDT

Aug 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the La Liga matches on Sunday Sunday, August 26Getafe 2 Real Madrid 1 Granada CF 1 Sevilla 1 Osasuna 1 Barcelona 2 Valencia 3 Deportivo Coruna 3 Saturday, August 25Malaga 1 Real Mallorca 1 Espanyol 1 Real Zaragoza 2 Real Betis 1 Rayo Vallecano 2 Real Sociedad 2 Celta Vigo 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Barcelona 2 2 0 0 7 2 6 2 Rayo Vallecano 2 2 0 0 3 1 6 3 Deportivo Coruna 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 -------------------------4 Real Mallorca 2 1 1 0 3 2 4 4 Sevilla 2 1 1 0 3 2 4 -------------------------6 Malaga 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 -------------------------7 ...

UPDATE 2-Soccer-La Liga summaries

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:56 PM PDT

Aug 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Summaries from the La Liga matches on Sunday Sunday, August 26Valencia 3 Roberto Soldado 11,28, Sofiane Feghouli 41 Red Card: Ricardo Costa 74Deportivo Coruna 3 Abel Aguilar 38,59, Pizzi 75pen Halftime: 3-1; Attendance: 37,000- - -Getafe 2 Juan Valera 53, Abdelaziz Barrada 75 Real Madrid 1 Gonzalo Higuain 27 Red Card: Fabio Coentrao 90+3Halftime: 0-1; Attendance: 9,000- - -Granada CF 1 Mikel Rico 36 Missed penalty: Guilherme Siqueira 36Sevilla 1 Alvaro Negredo 44 Red Card: Diego Lopez 34Halftime: 1-1; Attendance: 21,000- - -Osasuna 1 Joseba Llorente 17 Red Card: ...

UPDATE 2-Soccer-La Liga top scorers

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:56 PM PDT

Aug 26 (Infostrada Sports) - Top scorers of the La Liga on Sunday 4 Lionel Messi (Barcelona) 3 Tomer Hemed (Real Mallorca) Jorge Molina (Real Betis) 2 Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao) Abel Aguilar (Deportivo Coruna) Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid) Imanol Agirretxe (Real Sociedad) Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla) Roberto Soldado (Valencia)

Soccer-Mourinho slams players after shock defeat at Getafe

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 03:09 PM PDT

MADRID, Aug 26 (Reuters) - An angry Jose Mourinho gave his Real Madrid players a rare public tongue lashing after they squandered the lead and slumped to a 2-1 defeat at city neighbours Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. The shock reverse ended the Spanish champions' unbeaten run of 24 league matches, their longest in 15 years, and was the first time they had lost in La Liga after leading at half time in more than five years. ...
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