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European stocks drop on Italy deadlock, US cuts
Mar 01, 2013 07:38 EST
Europe's main stock markets fell on Friday before the weekend as investors fretted over Italy's post-election deadlock, poor economic data, looming US budget cutbacks and a raft of company results.
Giggs signs new one-year deal at Man Utd
Mar 01, 2013 05:31 EST
Ryan Giggs, who is set to make his 1,000th appearance in senior football this weekend, has signed a new one-year contract at Manchester United, the club announced on Friday.
Japan welcomes IOC VP for Tokyo visit
Feb 28, 2013 23:26 EST
The head of the committee tasked with evaluating bids for the 2020 Olympic games arrived in Japan on Friday as Tokyo readied to showcase its facilities.
Atletico set up all Madrid cup final
Feb 27, 2013 18:38 EST
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao was delighted with his side's effort as they set up a Spanish Cup final with Real Madrid after a 2-2 draw away at Sevilla saw them progress 4-3 on aggregate.
Ferguson warns United squad to stay on their toes
Feb 27, 2013 13:48 EST
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has re-assured his fringe players that they will all have parts to play as the Premier League leaders chase silverware on three fronts.
Iniesta still believes in European comeback
Feb 27, 2013 10:59 EST
Andres Iniesta says he believes Barcelona will keep fighting to regain the league title and the Champions League, despite their hammering at the hands of the Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
'Clasico' result fires Real's Europe hopes
Feb 27, 2013 08:35 EST
Real Madrid's Copa del Rey demolition of Barcelona has boosted hopes for the team's progress in the Champions League and raised fears that the Catalan giants could crash out of the competition.
Messi misses training due to fever - Barca
Feb 27, 2013 06:26 EST
Lionel Messi did not train with his Barcelona teammates on Wednesday morning after being visited at home by club doctors to treat a fever, the club said .
Nadal cruises into second round in Acapulco
Feb 27, 2013 03:01 EST
Former world number one Rafael Nadal began his quest for a 38th clay-court title, dominating Diego Sebastian Schwartzman 6-2, 6-2 in his opening-round match at the ATP Tour's Acapulco event.
Italian leftist leader starts tough deadlock talks
Feb 26, 2013 23:02 EST
Italian leftist leader Pier Luigi Bersani faced weeks of tough talks after admitting he had "come first but not won" key elections, as the markets reacted nervously to the political stalemate.
Ronaldo double helps Real sink Barca
Feb 26, 2013 18:02 EST
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his fine goal scoring record at the Nou Camp with a brace as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 to go through to the final of the King's Cup 4-2 on aggregate.
European stocks slump on Italy vote deadlock
Feb 26, 2013 12:52 EST
European stock markets slumped and the euro hit a near two-month dollar low on Tuesday as dealers assessed the fallout of Italy's political impasse after elections in the indebted eurozone country.
Nadal to miss Indian Wells and Miami - report
Feb 26, 2013 12:29 EST
Rafael Nadal will miss next month's ATP World Tour Masters Series events in Miami and Indian Wells, the Madrid sports daily Marca reported on Tuesday.
Nadal 'to miss Indian Wells and Miami'
Feb 26, 2013 09:21 EST
Rafael Nadal will miss next month's ATP World Tour Masters Series events in Miami and Indian Wells, the Madrid sports daily Marca reported on Tuesday.
Poor families beating eviction in Spain crisis
Feb 26, 2013 08:43 EST
The walls of the apartment are cracked and patched with damp, but the faded family photographs of Maria Luisa Brana, her husband and their four children, are still hanging.
European stocks tumble on Italy vote deadlock
Feb 26, 2013 07:11 EST
European stock markets slumped and the euro hit a near two-month dollar low on Tuesday as dealers assessed the fallout of Italy's political impasse after elections in the indebted eurozone country.
Messi rallies Barca ahead of Clasico
Feb 26, 2013 07:00 EST
Lionel Messi admits that Barcelona need to raise their level after two below par performances for Tuesday's El Clasico in the Spanish Cup against a Real Madrid side desperate for a morale boost.
Kaka, Villa await chance in Spanish Cup Clasico
Feb 26, 2013 06:52 EST
Playmaker Kaka is hoping to be involved as Real Madrid try to salvage their season when they travel to face Barcelona in the second-leg of their Spanish Cup semi-final Tuesday with the tie finely poised at 1-1.
Split vote throws Italy into political gridlock
Feb 26, 2013 04:09 EST
Italy headed for gridlock and financial markets tumbled with a stalemate in parliament between right and left after critical elections in which the real winner might be a new protest party calling for a referendum on the euro.
Messi rallies Barca ahead of Clasico
Feb 24, 2013 20:48 EST
Lionel Messi admits that Barcelona need to raise their level after two below par performances for Tuesday's El Clasico in the Spanish Cup against a Real Madrid side desperate for a morale boost.
