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Chris-Rebecca welcome baby girl

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 18:33

Chris Judd and his model-wife Rebecca welcomed their second child, a baby girl, recently

Yaya Toure named African Footballer of Year

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 10:16

Manchester City star Yaya Toure on Thursday won a third straight African Footballer of the year award.

Toure shortlisted for African Footballer of the Year title

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 19:10

Yaya Toure remained on course to be named African Footballer of the Year for a record-equalling third successive time after being named on Wednesday as one of the three finalists for the award to be handed out later this month.

No headway into death of Nigerian soccer player

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 16:37

The police has made no headway into the case of a 17-year old Nigerian footballer Auro Azendu Joel, who was found dead in a juvenile home in Tripura three days ago, till now.

Yaya Toure named 2013 BBC African Footballer of the Year

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:10

Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was named the BBC`s African Footballer of the Year for 2013 on Monday, this being the fifth straight year the Manchester City star had made the shortlist but the first time he`d taken the award.

`Elephants facing threat of extinction`

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 21:56

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure, star of Manchester City and Ivory Coast, warned Tuesday that the slaughter of elephants for their ivory was threatening their very existence.

Bale makes mum and dad millionaires overnight

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 14:36

After former Tottenham striker Gareth Bale became the world`s most expensive footballer, being signed by Real Madrid in a world-record move, his parents have been turned into millionaires overnight.

Ecuador striker Benitez dies age 27

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 19:33

Ecuador international Christian Benitez passed away on Monday age 27, his club El Jaish have confirmed.

NFL star Aaron Hernandez arrested on charges of murdering semi-pro player

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 12:13

American footballer Aaron Hernandez has reportedly been arrested on charges of murder and weapons violations on Wednesday after one of his friends was found dead near the tight end`s home.

Trinidad woman footballer lands pro contract in US

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 15:45

A Trinidad and Tobago woman has created history by becoming the first footballer from the Caribbean to secure a contract with US’ top flight National Women’s Soccer League.

Neymar signed by Barca for 57 mln pounds

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 11:13

Brazilian footballer Neymar has sealed a deal with Barcelona which cost the club 57 million pounds.

Greek footballer handed life ban for Nazi salute

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 00:13

Greek footballer Giorgos Katidis was, on Sunday, banned for life from playing for his country for giving a Nazi salute during a game.