adminLiverpool sign goalkeeper Mignolet from Sunderland
LONDON. — Liverpool have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from Sunderland. The 25-year-old Belgium international has signed a long-term contract, having passed a medical, after the Reds agreed a fee with Sunderland on Friday which could rise to £11million-plus. Manager Brendan Rodgers has stressed Mignolet has not beenAncelotti promises happy days
MADRID. — New Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he is delighted to have finally arrived to start his new role in the Spanish capital. The Italian was finally confirmed as Jose Mourinho’s successor on Tuesday, 24 days after the Portuguese left Madrid to return to English side Chelsea. “I am very happy to be here,” he said as he was paradedHiguain closes in on Arsenal deal
LONDON. — Gonzalo Higuain’s agent and brother, Nicolas Higuain, says that the Real Madrid striker is closing in on a move to English Premiership soccer side Arsenal.The 25-year old had previously announced his desire to leave the Bernabeu after spending six-and-a-half seasons in Spain since joining from River Plate in 2006,
Rapturous welcome for Tevez
TURIN. — Carlos Tevez yesterday arrived in Italy to a rapturous welcome ahead of his £10 million move to Italian soccer giants Juventus from Manchester City. The Argentinian striker flew into Malpensa airport in Milan and was greeted by a crowd of fans who all wanted to catch a first glimpse of their new star. Tevez (29) is set to sign a three-yearPartille Cup team ready
Collin Matiza Sports EditorTHE first batch of Zimbabwean athletes and officials is set to leave the country this evening to take part in the biggest youth team handball tournament in the world — the Partille Cup — which will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from July 1 to 7. The Partille Cup is a youth team handball competition held in Gothenburg and is open for both
Mandela on life support: Reports
JOHANNESBURG. — Former president Nelson Mandela is believed to be on life support as he remains in a critical condition in a Pretoria hospital, according to a report yesterday.The Citizen spoke to “five highly-placed sources close to the family” who confirmed that Mandela is “breathing with the assistance of a life support ventilator”.
Human waste thrown at airport
CAPE TOWN. — Protesters dumped buckets filled with human faeces at the domestic and international departures terminal at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday in full view of locals and foreigners, before speeding off in waiting cars. Police said five people were arrested. Two of those arrested were identified as ANC proportional councillor andAdios Seventh Parliament of Zimbabwe
Back in the village, in the land of milk, honey and dust, or Guruve, investing your trust in an unworthy person is like carrying grain in a bag with a big hole — soon you will realise you are no longer carrying anything.