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MADRID — Spain bathed in glory yesterday after Barcelona star Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for best footballer of the year for a record fourth time, cementing his claim to be one of the greatest
Man U after Lampard’s signature
LONDON — Manchester United want Frank Lampard and the Chelsea star is ready to move to Old Trafford. Lampard has been told he is no longer wanted at Stamford Bridge, with his contract set toJack Wilshere confident of winning trophies
LONDON — Jack Wilshere is confident that if Arsenal can claim some silverware soon they can go on to win a number of trophies in the next few years. Arsene Wenger’s side have not won a competition sinceEngland’s Hales replaces Samuels at Renegades
SYDNEY — England batsman Alex Hales was rushed into Australia’s Melbourne Renegades cricket team yesterday to replace injured West Indian Marlon Samuels, who has a suspected fracture of the eyeEverton through FA Cup fourth round
CHELTENHAM — Everton swept into the FA Cup fourth round with a 5-1 rout of League Two soccer minnows Cheltenham on Monday night. Although Everton are flying high in the English PremierRory McIlroy dumps sponsor
LONDON — World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has parted company with his first corporate sponsor ahead of confirmation of a deal that will make him the new face of sportswear giant Nike.Vernon ruled out of New Zealand game
PORT ELIZABETH — South African fast bowler Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the second Test crickjet against New Zealand starting at St George’s Park on Friday as he is suffering from a hamstringDavid Villa Not for sale
LONDON — Barcelona’s president has ruled out the Spanish soccer club allowing striker David Villa to leave them in the January transfer window. Villa (31) has been linked with several English Premier
Zim investment falls
Blessing Bonga Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE’S investment approvals fell to US$930 million last year, from US$6,6 billion a year earlier, which analysts say is “illustrative of an abysmal” investment climate. The Zimbabwe Investment
Beitbridge chaos hits business
Business ReportersTHE business community has expressed concern over the situation at Beitbridge border post, saying the long queues at the busiest inland port in Southern Africa had seriously affected the flow of