Uruguay coach happy with team’s performance

RIO DE JANIERO. — Uruguay lost 2-1 to Brazil in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup, but they drew very positive conclusions from their participation in the tournament and their prospects en route to next year’s World Cup.

Brazil’s game not pretty

RIO DE JANEIRO. — Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari conceded his team cannot yet start dreaming of a sixth World Cup title next year — but they are now just one match away from a third straight Confederations Cup success after edging out Uruguay.

Tevez says goodbye to English football

LONDON. — Carlos Tevez waves goodbye to England, ending a rollercoaster seven-year spell on our shores.
In that time, he single-handedly saved West Ham from relegation, won the Premier League and Champions League with Manchester United, captained Manchester City to their

Ronaldo set to meet Old Trafford officials

LONDON. — Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way back to Manchester United as it has emerged he is due to meet Old Trafford officials in the next three days.
The Real Madrid star had been linked with a move back to England after an unhappy campaign at the Bernabeu but it was hoped the arrival of new boss Carlo Ancelotti would

Wilshere justifies team selection

LONDON. — Jack Wilshere has picked his dream teams to face off in Europe v Rest of the World grudge match — and found no place for north London rival Gareth Bale!
The inspirational Arsenal midfielder, 21, has picked his two squads jam-packed with footballing talent as part of new fantasy football game Fans All Star Global Vote, which

Zimbabwe crash out of netball tourney

From Brighton Zhawi  in BLANTYRE, Malawi
ZIMBABWE crashed out of the Africa Netball Championship after losing the Battle of the Zambezi 44-63 here at the Blantyre Youth Centre yesterday.
The Gems were not in the match from the first whistle allowing Zambia, who meet South Africa in today’s semi-final, to race to a quick lead which extended with each passing

Chevarozvi win Msengezi West ball games champs

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
CHEVAROZVI Primary was crowned this year’s Msengezi West ball games champions yesterday.
The school dominated in volleyball and netball beating Chikanga and Mbafa.

Second Musclemania Zim on cards

Sports Reporter
A TOP prize of a VW Polo could be up for grabs when some of the country’s finest body-builders showcase their muscles during the second edition of Musclemania Zimbabwe at Ochi City on August 3.

Can Shabanie stop high-flying Gamecocks?

Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
SHABANIE Mine midfielder Pervington Zimunya said they cannot afford to lose to the same opponents, Chicken Inn, twice within a week as the BancABC Supe8r tournament makes a return with a quarter-final tie at Mandava this afternoon.

Mapfumo, Diya for trials in SA

Sports Reporter
FORMER Monomotapa midfielder Brian Mapfumo’s dream of moving to the lucrative South Africa Absa Premiership might be on course after he left for trials with the country’s league runners-up Platinum Stars yesterday.

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