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After weeks of speculation about his future, Ancelotti was sacked as Real boss on Monday with club president Florentino Perez announcing the time had come for a “change of direction”.
Heavyweights line up in Plate semi-finals
The Cosafa Cup Plate semifinals today contain some of the heavyweights of the continent in what will be two fascinating match-ups at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace.
Nadal cruises into second round at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal began his quest for a 10th French Open title with a straight-sets victory over teenager Quentin Halys. Frenchman Halys, an 18-year-old wildcard, had the crowd on his side…
Drogba may join Lampard, Gerrard in US
LONDON – Didier Drogba will not play for another English team when he leaves Chelsea and may follow Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard by ending his career in the United…
Tokyo governor hits out at ‘ridiculous’ 2020 bill
The Tokyo metropolitan government has hit out at the “ridiculous” $400 million bill they have been asked to foot for the main stadium at the 2020 Olympics.
Norwich promoted to Premier League
Norwich City won the promotion jackpot as they swept back into the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final on Monday.
African leaders to meet on Burundi as violence continues
Bujumbura — East African leaders will meet on Sunday at a special summit to discuss the crisis in Burundi, where police and protesters continue to clash on the streets of…
Fire at China nursing home kills 38
Beijing — Thirty-eight people were killed in a fire at a home for senior citizens in China’s central Henan province, state media said, the latest disaster in a country with…
Xenophobia refugee numbers at Durban camp increase
Durban — The numbers at the only remaining xenophobia refugee camp in KwaZulu-Natal are increasing instead of decreasing, eThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo said yesterday.
Petition calls on EU to let white South Africans return
Johannesburg — The European Union needs to admit white South Africans as they face ethnic cleansing, according to a petition circulating online on Sunday.