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Robbie Rogers to return to US soccer with LA Galaxy

Robbie Rogers to return to US soccer with LA Galaxy

Robbie Rogers is set to join the LA Galaxy in a move that would see him become the first openly gay player signed to a major US men’s professional team.…

Eight footballers say ‘we’re gay’ but keep quiet in fear of fans

Eight footballers say ‘we’re gay’ but keep quiet in fear of fans

Players feel they must hide their sexuality to avoid being the target of homophobic chants At least eight professional footballers have revealed to colleagues that they are gay, but have…

Nigeria ‘lesbian football ban’ reports examined by FIFA

Nigeria ‘lesbian football ban’ reports examined by FIFA

Football’s world governing body FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Association over claims lesbians are now banned from playing football there. Dilichukwu Onyedinma, chair of the Nigeria Women Football…

Heart monitors for footballers will be investigated

Heart monitors for footballers will be investigated

The world body that governs the rules of football has agreed to investigate the possibility of allowing players to wear heart monitors during games. It follows the case of Bolton…

Burkina Faso are aiming to lift the Africa Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso are aiming to lift the Africa Cup of Nations

The Stallions surprised many by reaching the final, but they will have to overcome a resurgent Nigeria. The Super Eagles have injury concerns with doubts over the fitness of Victor…

Manchester United seeks $100m New York stock sale

Manchester United seeks $100m New York stock sale

  Manchester United has applied to list on the US stock market in a share sale aimed at raising $100m (£64m). In documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,…

France settle for draw against ‘defensive’ England

France settle for draw against ‘defensive’ England

England held Laurent Blanc’s “Les Bleus” to a draw in their opening Euro 2012 group match on Monday despite France’s stronger performance in the second half. Goals from Joleon Lescott…

Keshi plans to build “strong team for Nigeria”

Keshi plans to build “strong team for Nigeria”

Coach Stephen Keshi says he aims to “build a very strong team for Nigeria”, following their 1-1 draw with Malawi in World Cup qualifying on Saturday. The Super Eagles took…

Soccer: South Africa entering crucial period, says Radebe

Soccer: South Africa entering crucial period, says Radebe

Former captain Lucas Radebe says that now is the time for South Africa to begin producing results. South Africa will stage the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, having failed to…

Didier Drogba Leaves Chelsea On A High Note

Didier Drogba Leaves Chelsea On A High Note

By Swahili Sportsman Mwamoyo Hamza Ivorian star Didier Drogba said Tuesday he’s leaving Chelsea Football Club at the end of June when his contract expires after eight years with the…

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