Clik here to view.
Rally Aicha des Gazelles, First day
By Helene Clemenson Morocco World News Irfoud, Morocco, March 22, 2013 The gazelles arrived at the race's first bivouac on March 20th under a radiant sun. All 300 competitors left the Xaluca Hotel in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Qatar ready to host summer or winter World Cup
DOHA,March 22, 2013 (AFP) Qatar will be ready to host the 2022 World Cup in summer or in winter, the local organising committee said in a statement issued on Friday. "Our bid was based on the sole...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zaki blames Taoussi’s technical choices for the humiliation against Tanzania
By Elbarakah Tarik Morocco World News Rabat, March 24, 2013 Badou Zaki, former coach of the Moroccan national team, said in a statement to the Casablanca-based radio station “Radio Mars” that Taoussi’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rally Aicha des Gazelles: days two and three
Bu Helene Clemenson Morocco World News Erfoud, Morocco, March 25, 2013 After a long day and a very elaborate strategy to get the lowest number of kilometers possible, crew number 315 (Saida/Safae)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
40th World Cross Country: Morocco Junior men’s team wins bronze medal
By Larbi Arbaoui Morocco World News Taroudant, Morocco, March 25, 2013 The Moroccan team, which was composed of Mohamed Abid, Zouhair Talbi, Omar Ait Chitachen, Hassan Ghachoui, Jaouad Chemlal and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fred’s late leveller spares Brazilian blushes
LONDON, March 25, 2013 (AFP) Fred spared Brazil's blushes with a last-gasp equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Russia in Monday's friendly at Stamford Bridge. Luiz Felipe Scolari is still waiting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rally Aicha des Gazelles: Days four and five
By Helene Clemenson Morocco World News Ihandar, Morocco, March 27, 2013 This marathon is a key test for the crews' relationships. Here, they realize if they are truly made to agree on such a challenge....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brazil Olympics stadium shuts over roof problems
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 27, 2013 (AFP) Brazil's preparations for the World Cup and Olympic Games have run into further difficulties after the authorities indefinitely closed a Rio de Janeiro stadium...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rally Aicha des Gazelles: Day 6
By Helene Clemenson Morocco World News Erfoud, Morocco, March 28, 2013 The girls were lucky to drive through such a beautiful scenery on Wednesday. Longer than usual, this 209 km long race took them to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UEFA backs referees stopping matches for racism
SOFIA, March 28, 2013 (AFP) UEFA reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on racism at a meeting in Sofia on Thursday, encouraging referees to halt matches if need be and encouraging teams to denounce...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rally Aicha de Gazelles: Days 7 and 8
By Helene Clemenson Morocco World News Erfoud, Morocco , March 29, 2013 The ultimate race of the RAG was more difficult than expected for all Moroccan gazelles. More feared than the dunes of Merzouga,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man United edge Sunderland to move 18 points clear
LONDON, March 29, 2013 (AFP) Manchester United moved a step closer to a 20th English league title with a narrow 1-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday that sent Alex Ferguson's side 18 points clear of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bolt coasts to 150m victory in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 31, 2013 (AFP) Jamaica's champion sprinter Usain Bolt cruised to victory in a 150-metres race held on Rio's Copacabana beach on Sunday, timing 14.42 seconds. The 26-year-old Bolt...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Advantage Bayern as they beat Juventus 2-0
MUNICH, Germany April 02, 2013 (AFP) Last season's beaten finalists Bayern Munich took a big step towards this season's Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Juventus in their quarter-final...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Matuidi strikes at death as PSG hold Barca
PARIS, April 02, 2013 (AFP) Blaise Matuidi struck with the last kick of the game to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 2-2 draw with Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Parc des...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Paolo Di Canio denies supporting fascism
LONDON, April 03, 2013 (AFP) New Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has addressed controversy over his political beliefs by declaring that he is not a racist and "does not support the ideology of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Barcelona lodge referee protest with UEFA
MADRID, April 04 ,2013 (AFP) Barcelona said Thursday they have lodged a written complaint with UEFA over the refereeing of German official Wolfgang Stark, who took charge of Tuesday's Champions League...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Champions City keep faint title hopes alive
MANCHESTER, April 08,2013 (AFP) Sergio Aguero came off the bench to grab Manchester City a 2-1 win against rivals United at Old Trafford and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to 12 points....
View ArticleClik here to view.
UEFA proposes 10-match racism ban
LONDON, April 10, 2013 (AFP) European football's governing body on Wednesday outlined tough new sanctions against racism both on and off the pitch, as part of efforts to rid the game of the scourge of...
View Article
