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BARI. — Italian police yesterday arrested four of six men they suspect are members of an Islamist militant cell which was planning attacks in the United States, Israel and Italy, though no specific targets were named by police. The men aimed to train militants andTough mission for Barcelona
MADRID. — If Barcelona require extra inspiration as they prepare their bid to overturn a 4-0 Champions League soccer semi-final deficit at home to Bayern Munich tonight, they need look no further than La Liga rivals Deportivo La Coruna. The match kicksTeam pins hopes on Messi
MADRID. — Barcelona admit any chance the Catalans have of overturning a 4-0 first-leg defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League soccer semi-final return leg tonight depends very much on the fitness of Lionel Messi. The World Player of the Year lookedFerguson plots to strengthen squad
LONDON. — Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed yesterday that he is already plotting how to strengthen his squad during the close-season transfer window.
United secured the English Premier League soccer title last week, but with rivals
Wenger to stay
LONDON. — Arsene Wenger insists that he has no intention of not fulfilling his current contract at English Premiership soccer side Arsenal.The Frenchman’s existing deal is due to expire in 2014, but in recent weeks he has been
Fight for CR7
LONDON. — Manchester United will have to battle Paris Saint-Germain to recapture Cristiano Ronaldo.The French Ligue 1 leaders have contacted Real Madrid with a “substantial offer” for the
Treat for motorsport fans
Collin Matiza Sports EditorFRESH from watching the second round of the 2013 drag racing series last weekend, local motorsport enthusiasts are once again in for a treat this weekend at Donnybrook Raceway in Harare where they will be treated to some three days of non-stop Supercross, motocross
Cuba lifts ban
HAVANA. — Cuba is breaking a five-decade ban on professional boxing and joining an international semi-pro league.Fighters will compete for sponsored teams, box without protective headgear
Ali loves watching Ali
NEW YORK. — The boxer who pummelled opponents with his words as well as with his fast fists rarely talks these days, and his dazzling footwork is a memory frozen on video tape and in the minds of millions of admirers. But the spirit and sparkle in 71-year-old Muhammad
EgyptAir to resume Harare flights
Walter Muchinguri and Kudakwashe PembereEGYPTAIR returns to Harare skies on June 1 after a nine-year absence.
The airline will fly four times a week between Harare and Cairo via Dar es Salaam, using a Boeing