CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The Irish football federation has criticized FIFApresident Sepp Blatter's handling of the fallout from Ireland's loss to Francein a World Cup playoff last month.France won after Thierry Henry had clearly handled the ball b
Diego has looked to clear up any uncertainties surrounding his earlier comments, which some sections of the Italian media have manipulated to suggest that the Juventus star was criticising coach Ciro Ferrara. It's not a fitness issue, it is an organ
MARRAKESH, Morocco Arab leaders gathering for a conference here with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday they would confront her over what they called a major shift in the U.S. position in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, ch
The UK's chief drugs adviser has been sacked by home secretary Alan Johnson after criticising government policies.Professor David Nutt had been critical of the decision to reclassify cannabis to Class B from Class C. He accused ministers of devaluin
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez was reported to have told the Spanish press this week that the Football Association is afraid to reprimand Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson due to the high standing he has within the English game. Mart
LONDON - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has accepted a charge ofimproper conduct following his criticism of referee Alan Wiley, and could face atouchline ban.After his team drew 2-2 with Sunderland on Oct. 3, Ferguson said Wiley wasnot fit
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