Roberto Mancini blasts Manchester City

ROME. — Roberto Mancini has launched a stinging attack on former club Manchester City.
The Italian, who was sacked by the club in May and has since been replaced by Manuel Pellegrini, has suggested his treatment was

United dig in on Rooney

LONDON. — Wayne Rooney will have to submit a written transfer request if he wants to leave Manchester United.
His teammate Ryan Giggs has been appointed player/coach at United. Rooney returned to training on

Higuan heads for Gunners

LONDON. — Gonzalo Higuain is on his way to London to complete his £22 million switch to Arsenal. The Gunners have been close to the signing of the Argentinian and they are set to finally confirm the deal. Higuain, who has been told by Real Madrid that

‘Reina has future at Reds’

LONDON. — Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said yesterday that goalkeeper Pepe Reina remains an important part of his plans despite the arrival of Belgium international Simon Mignolet. Mignolet signed from Sunderland in a £9 million US$13,9 million, 10,6 million euros) deal

Fifa suspend Cameroon

ZURICH. — Cameroon were suspended indefinitely by Fifa yesterday because of government interference in the country’s football federation.
The four-times African champions, whose next and final World Cup qualifier is due to be at home to

Murray wins in Fergie time

LONDON. – Not much chance of him being undercooked now, is there?
Andy Murray has always scoffed at the idea that his presence in Sunday’s final came with a guarantee and this quarter-final confirmed

Piennar recalls Madiba Magic

JOHANNESBURG. – South Africans were reminded of the Madiba Magic when 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela yesterday. He recollected the moment when Mandela walked onto the Ellis Park field ahead

George Smith in sensational comeback

SYDNEY. – Flanker George Smith will make a sensational return to Test rugby tomorrow after being named to start for Australia in the decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions.  Smith retired from international rugby in 2010 after making 110 appearances for

Alonso trusts Pirelli

MUNICH. – Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso said Formula One drivers must trust tyre suppliers Pirelli to have done their job well this weekend.
The two-time world champion Spaniard said they had to put their faith in the changes made

Taming the rotavirus scourge

Marcia Gore Features Writer
Mary Chamunyanga could hardly hold back her tears as her baby continued to vomit. The once vibrant toddler could hardly lift her hand and her skin had turned pale.
The vomiting was accompanied by severe diarrhoea but Mary’s in-laws insisted on not going to the

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