Sports Update

O’Connor Will Still for the Nation: Levien

It has been revealed by Coach Craig Levien that despite the legal issues going on in the life of Garry O Connor, he still has a future in the game and shall continue to play for Scotland. According to statistical reports, the man has so far hit 10 goals in 11 games for the nation, in the season.

Teams Geared Up for EuroBasket Semis

Germany was thrashed by Lithuania, as the final scores recorded were 84-75. Also, the Serbian basket ball team managed to reach the level of quarter-finals of the European Championship.

As per Serbia‘s shooting guard Milenko Tepic, "We got sweet revenge for going down in the same fashion against Turkey last year, but the most important thing is that we beat a great team and progressed to the knockout stage”.

Trinidad and Tobago Prepares For World Cup Qualifier

Trinidad and Tobago is reported to be preparing in style for their World Cup qualifying match later this month, as they won with three points against the demolition of India, who had zero in an international friendly match at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, in the Port of Spain.

Also, playing with the exception of their Europe-based stars as well as only one survivor from their 2006 World Cup squad, veteran striker Stern John of Trinidad and Tobago, who is said to be ranked 65 places above India, succeeded in overcoming the visitors.

Jose Mourinho is Stain on Spanish Football, Says Barcelona’s Assistant Manager

It seems that Jose Mourinho might escape from any wrath even this time also, after its recent theatrics against Barcelona’s Assistant Manager, Tito Vilanova, after he called Tito as Pito, called mass condemnation. Though it brought widespread negative attention, unless the President of the competition committee, Alfredo Flores, takes a final call on it, Mourinho is a free man.

Spain Defeats the Young Socceroos by 5 to 1

According to reports, the young socceroors are out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup COLOMBIA 2011, as they were defeated by Spain by 5 to 1 at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales.

Also, Spain was said to be four goals ahead in the opening 18 minutes of the match, with three of the goals scored by Alvaro Vazques, and though Kerem Bulut succeeded to keep a goal back for the Young Socceroos in the 27th minute, Sergio Canales was on point from the penalty spot, as he scored Spain’s fifth goal of the match after the half-hour.

Spain Tops the FIFA Ranking

Spain has not only bagged the first position on the list of favorite destination for its holidaymakers, but it has also retained its top position in the latest FIFA rankings. There were many other countries, which had jumped upwards.

Uruguay is now at fifth position, highest ever in its football history. These standings would be effectively used to decide seeding in Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw.

Spain, Wins the FIBA U20 European Championship

Spain is reported to have won the FIBA U20 European Championship against Italy with an 82 to 70 win, making the country have an ‘undefeated run through the tournament’.

Also, the world has been notified that Spain needs to produce yet another generation of ballers, to one day act as a force all over the world and Real Madrid fans can take note that their Nikola Mirotic was named tournament MVP.

Real Club Nautico De Valencia and Green Comm Jointly Challenges America’s Cup

On Thursday afternoon, in Valencia, Spain, the Real Club Nautico de Valencia and Italy’s Green Comm Racing has announced their joint challenge the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco in 2013. The challenging club will be Real Club Nautico de Valencia (RCNV) of Spain and it will be Green Comm Racing team’s operational base. More partners of the America’s Cup will be announced shortly.

The list of competitors for the America’s Cup World Series does not include Team Yachting Australia, which had announced its challenge for the Cup in February.

Biaggi Conquers at Superbike World Cup

Superbike racing fans geared up for the Superbike World Cup 2011 this past weekend to see the outcome between top racers: Carlos Checa and Max Biaggi.

In the first half of the race, Biaggi did not start off on the right foot and lost the race to Marco Melandri. However, not all hope was lost to defeat Checa, who crashed in the seventh lap.

Spanish footballers call off strike over unpaid wages

According to some recent news, Spain’s soccer player’s association (AFE) announced that it has called off a strike over unpaid wages which could have stopped matches in the country’s top four leagues.

While talking to reporters, a spokesperson from AFE, Luis Rubiales said, “Enough progress had been made at talks with the Spanish League, the football federation and Spain's Sports Council to enable his organization to call off industrial action.”

The pay disputes applied primarily to footballers in the lower tiers.

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