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World Cup hopefuls stay focused before showdown

by Andy Scott AFP Global Edition

Mar 22, 2013 00:01 EDT

With just over a year to go until the World Cup, some of Europe's leading nations are hoping to take a major step towards sealing their places in the finals in Brazil in a busy week of qualifying.

Del Bosque hints that Valdes, Villa will start

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 13:35 EDT

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has given a strong indication that the Barcelona duo of Victor Valdes and David Villa will start the World Cup qualifier with Finland on Friday.

Del Bosque says Mourinho's claims 'childish'

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 08:37 EDT

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has dismissed as "childish" Jose Mourinho's claims that there were irregularities in FIFA's World Coach of the Year vote.

Italian athletics great Mennea dies

by Justin DAVIS AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 07:23 EDT

Italian athletics great Pietro Mennea, the gold medal winner in the 200m at the 1980 Moscow Olympics who held the world record in the event for 17 years, has died.

Wrestlers grapple with 2020 lockout

by Kuldip Lal AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 03:38 EDT

While his sweat-drenched charges lock limbs in the open-air ring, kitted out in nothing more than a loin cloth, Raj Singh shudders as he contemplates how their Olympic dream could be shattered.

Mourinho comes in for new Ramos criticism

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 20, 2013 13:38 EDT

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has said he would have preferred manager Jose Mourinho to laud his own side's efforts rather than those of Manchester United after Madrid eliminated the English side from the Champions League.

France game 'key to qualification' - Busquets

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 20, 2013 13:33 EDT

Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is targeting six points from two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France over the next six days to help secure the world champions place in Brazil next year.

United move has made me a better 'keeper: De Gea

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 17:50 EDT

Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea believes his move from Atletico Madrid to Premier League giants Manchester United has helped him evolve into both a better man and a better player.

Xavi doubtful for crucial qualifiers

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 16:21 EDT

Spain midfielder Xavi is in a race against time to be fit for the upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France, as he attempts to recover from a thigh injury, the Spanish federation announced on Tuesday.

Ramos proud on eve of 100th cap

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 13:27 EDT

Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos was a proud man on Tuesday as he prepared to win his 100th cap for his country in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland.

Global patent filings rose 6.6% in 2012: WIPO

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 13:26 EDT

International patent filings increased by 6.6 percent in 2012 from the previous year, with China, Japan and South Korea posting double-digit growth, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) said Tuesday.

Four countries bring air pollution under EU limit

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 18, 2013 17:28 EDT

Eight European Union countries exceeded the bloc's air pollution limits in 2011, down from 12 the previous year, the European Environment Agency said in a report published on Monday.

Debuchy out of French tests

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 18, 2013 12:46 EDT

Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy will miss France's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain on March 22 and 26 with a left thigh injury, the French Football Federation said Monday, with Rod Fanni deputising.

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian GP

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 17, 2013 03:53 EDT

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen driving a Lotus won the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday.

Marimekko's women take '60s success into long bloom

by Pauline Curtet AFP Global Edition

Mar 16, 2013 14:57 EDT

Huge cotton prints drape the entrance of Marimekko's factory in Helsinki, instantly recognisable as the bold, iconic designs that took the fashion world by storm in the 1960s and remain the lifeblood of the Finnish brand today.

Puyol's season at risk following surgery

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 16, 2013 12:31 EDT

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol could miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an ongoing knee problem, club doctors confirmed on Saturday.

Munich head to Bayer after Arsenal 'wake-up' call

by Ryland James AFP Global Edition

Mar 15, 2013 23:12 EDT

Bayer Leverkusen manager Sami Hyypia has said his side can expect to bear the brunt of Bayern Munich's Champions League defeat to Arsenal when they take on the runaway Bundesliga leaders on Saturday.

Chapchai, Liang share lead in Avantha Masters

By Staff Reporter AFP South Asian Edition

Mar 15, 2013 12:00 EDT

Thai Chapchai Nirat and China's Liang Wenchong shot rounds of 66 on Friday to lead the Avantha Masters at the halfway stage but European Tour great Colin Montgomerie failed to make the cut.

Del Bosque leaves out Puyol and Torres.

by Kieran Canning AFP Global Edition

Mar 15, 2013 07:14 EDT

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Friday left Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and France later this month.