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Chelsea salute Richard Attenborough after life president`s death

Chelsea salute Richard Attenborough after life president`s death

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 16:55

Chelsea have paid tribute to life president Richard Attenborough, who has died at the age of 90, saying that the Oscar-winning film director`s "personality was woven into the tapestry of the club over seven decades".

Now, footie fans can beat Robben sans guilt for diving!

Now, footie fans can beat Robben sans guilt for diving!

Last Updated: Saturday, July 12, 2014, 16:02

Football fans can now vent their anger on Netherlands` Arjen Robben, who has been constantly accused of diving at the World Cup, as the winger is now available in the form of sweet filled pinata`s.

Meet the Texas barber who cuts WC themed hair

Meet the Texas barber who cuts WC themed hair

Last Updated: Saturday, July 12, 2014, 12:34

A barber from Texas can draw, cut and color one`s favorite FIFA star into their hair.

Rosberg gets hitched to girlfriend Vivian Sibold

Rosberg gets hitched to girlfriend Vivian Sibold

Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 20:49

Mercedes driver and current Championship leader Nico Rosberg got hitched on Friday with long-term girlfriend Vivian Sibold.

Maria Sharapova flaunts bikini-bod post Wimbledon loss

Maria Sharapova flaunts bikini-bod post Wimbledon loss

Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 16:28

Tennis star Maria Sharapova was spotted flaunting her toned up frame in a grey bikini, after losing the fourth round of this year`s Wimbledon and her chance at the trophy.

Maradona to stay in Argentina team hotel

Maradona to stay in Argentina team hotel

Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 15:46

Argentina`s national team will be accompanied by legend Diego Maradona as they prepare for Sunday`s FIFA World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana stadium.

Novak Djokovic ties the knot with finacee in lavish Montenegro wedding

Novak Djokovic ties the knot with finacee in lavish Montenegro wedding

Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 14:02

Tennis star Novak Djokovic tied know with his longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic in a posh outdoor religious ceremony which was held near to the Montenegro islet Sveti Stefan recently.

Posing nude was easy for Venus Williams, says stylist

Posing nude was easy for Venus Williams, says stylist

Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2014, 10:39

Venus Williams has posed nude for a magazine, and the stylist who worked on the look, says the tennis star found it easy.

Germany, Brazil, odd score, Oscar, Paddy Power

Germany, Brazil, odd score, Oscar, Paddy Power

Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 17:39

A lucky punter in England received a huge amount of money as he correctly guessed the odd score of 7-1 in first FIFA semi final.

World Cup boosts TV sales in football-mad Southeast Asia

World Cup boosts TV sales in football-mad Southeast Asia

Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 13:33

Sales of flat panel televisions across Southeast Asia rose sharply in May as demand soared in the football-crazy region ahead of the World Cup, a report said today.

Fans turn to google for `magic moments` of World Cup

Fans turn to google for `magic moments` of World Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 13:15

On-field genius of in-form Germany and antics of passionate coaches on the touchline dominated the google searches as the World Cup leaped into the final with the conclusion of the last-four stage matches in Brazil.

Brazil`s World Cup humiliation smashes social media records

Brazil`s World Cup humiliation smashes social media records

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 15:29

Brazil`s record defeat at the hands of Germany in the World Cup semi-final sent social networks into overdrive, with Twitter and Facebook beating previous marks of activity for sporting events.

Lance Armstrong plays golf `to kill boredom`

Lance Armstrong plays golf `to kill boredom`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 12:13

Lance Armstrong has revealed that he plays golf these days after his doping scandal surfaced in 2012.

Dutch Queen `divided` by Netherlands v Argentina World Cup clash

Dutch Queen `divided` by Netherlands v Argentina World Cup clash

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 22:52

Dutch Queen Maxima will no doubt watch with mixed emotions as the Netherlands take on Argentina in Wednesday`s World Cup semi-final, her loyalty split between her birth and adopted countries.

Argentine movie halls screen national team`s matches

Argentine movie halls screen national team`s matches

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 13:16

Over 100,000 people across Argentina have watched their national team compete in the 2014 World Cup at movie halls, which broadcast the games.

Troubled Italian star, Balotelli pictured smoking

Troubled Italian star, Balotelli pictured smoking

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 13:21

Italian striker Mario Balotelli was made the scapegoat by the fans for Italy`s ouster from the FIFA World Cup in the group stages and there could be more trouble for the former Manchester City forward after he was pictured smoking while holidaying in Miami.

Brazilian voodoo priest to curse Germany

Brazilian voodoo priest to curse Germany

Last Updated: Monday, July 7, 2014, 11:51

Germany will have to contend with black magic as well Brazil`s Selecao in Tuesday`s World Cup semi-final as a voodoo priest plans to curse die Mannschaft.