Steve Lambert Editor (Sport) Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has won the coveted Ballon D’Or trophy after four straight years of it being in the hands of rival Lional Messi. The star scored 66 goals in 56 games over the course of the year and had to beat stiff competition from Messi and Franck Ribery to gain the award. “I have to say a great thanks to all my teammates, I’m very happy.” Meanwhile, the World […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) FIFA have announced today that the 2022 World Cup, which is to be held in the Middle Eastern country Qatar, will not be held in the summer. The decision, which had seemingly coming for a long time, is based around the fact that the summer weather in Qatar will be nigh on unbearable for fans and players alike – often reaching well over 40 degrees celcius. FIFA Secretary Jerome Valcke stated […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Jacques Kallis hit a century in his 166th and final test match that lead to South Africa’s series win over India in Durban. Kallis, 38, surprised the cricketing community on Christmas Day when he announced his retirement from the longer format of the game and ends his career with 45 test match centuries, only bettered by Sachin Tendulkar who retired two months ago with 51 centuries to his credit. He also […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) Former Formula 1 star Michael Schumacher has reported to have suffered a major head injury whilst skiing in the French Alps, according to local sources. The accident happened in the resort of Méribel, will little other information currently known. Europe 1 and RMC Radio were the first broadcasters on the case but otherwise information is scarce. UPDATE #UPDATE Schumacher suffers ‘serious’ head injury in ski accident http://t.co/5wOQqhPDDH — Agence France-Presse […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has been relieved of his duties at the club following a meeting between the board of directors. Mackay, 41, has been involved in a long running dispute with club owner, Vincent Tan, who had demanded the Scotsman’s resignation or face the prospect of being sacked on the 16th December, just days before a tough trip to Liverpool. Tan was understood to be unhappy with the […]
Kieran Davey, Correspondent (Sport) MANCHESTER – British Olympic bronze medalist, Lutalo Muhammad, won gold in the 80 kg class at the inaugural World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester. Muhammad beat Russian Albert Guan in extra time after the fight finished level (1-1) after three rounds. His British rival, Aaron Cook, was earlier knocked out in a dramatic semi-final to Guan after a 9-9 draw, denying Muhammad the chance to face Cook in the final, […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) Cardiff City have announced on their website that under fire manager Malky Mackay has been relived of his duties following their 3-0 loss to Southampton yesterday. It has come as little surprise to many as the fan favourite manager Mackay has clashed on multiple occasions with the Malaysan Chairman Vincent Tan. They have stated on their website that they are on the look for a new manager to help them try […]
Kieran Davey, Correspondent (Sport) LEEDS — Andy Murray has been voted the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year award held on Sunday night, six months after becoming Britain’s first male Wimbledon champion in 77 years. The Scot beat off strong competition from Welsh rugby international Leigh Halfpenny, who came in second place, and jockey AP McCoy, who came in third. Murray, the bookies favourite for the award, was unable to attend the ceremony in […]
Tom Parry-Jones, Correspondent (Sport) England and Nottinghamshire spin bowler Graeme Swann has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of cricket. With 255 wickets in the 60 Test matches since his debut against India in Chennai in 2008, Swann is sixth on England’s list of all-time wicket-takers, behind only Derek Underwood among spinners. In 2010 against Bangladesh, he became the first England spinner to take 10 wickets in a Test since Jim Laker, a […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Barcelona will face Manchester City and Bayern Munich will face Arsenal in the round of last 16 of the Champions League in early 2014. Elsewhere Chelsea, who won Europe’s highest accolade in 2012, will face Galatasaray, who have former Blue Didier Drogba leading their line. David Moyes’ Manchester United fared well in the draw, being picked to play Greek side Olympiakos, who will start as major underdogs against the current […]
