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Platinum Stars midfielder Daniel Tshabalala - Cannabis
Platinum Stars midfielder Daniel Tshabalala has been found guilty of using the banned substance, cannabis, by the South African Football Association's disciplinary committee.
Tshabalala tested positive for the drug, also known as dagga or marijuana, on April 13 with a concentration level higher that the Wada limit of 15ng/ml.
The player pleaded guilty to the charge of contravening SAFA's anti-doping regulations along with going directly against the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sports Act.
The committee banned Tshabalala from participating in professional soccer in South Africa and /or in any soccer game under the auspices of SAFA or the Premier Soccer League for two years with effect from June 1.
He was also ordered to pay the legal costs amounting to R2 000 within 20 days of Thursday's judgement .
Meanwhile, the Tycoons did not escape punishment and were ordered to pay half of Tshabalala's fine.
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Letizia Filippi: New Ronaldo’s girlfriend
Letizia Filippi, Italian model and ex Miss Italia, is the real reason why Cristiano Ronaldo broke up wit Nereida Gallardo!
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Drummers are as fit as star football players
A new research suggests that rock drummers must have the same stamina as Premiership footballers. In an hour of performing at a concert, a drummer can burn between 400 - 600 calories.
It is hoped that the results of this study, can be developed into programs for overweight children uninterested in sports.
Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie has taken part in this study. A new research suggests that rock drummers must have the same stamina as Premiership footballers. In an hour of performing at a concer... more -
Soccer team subdues naked man on plane
An American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City on Friday after a passenger stripped nude and later tried to open an emergency exit door before being subdued by members of a professional soccer team and others, the FBI said.
Members of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer were among those who grabbed the passenger near an exit door, FBI spokesman Gary Johnson said. Tie wraps were placed on the man, whose name was not immediately released. He was taken into custody in Oklahoma City and placed under psychiatric evaluation, Johnson said.
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Gillian Callaghan, who was traveling with her 12-year-old son, said she never panicked because the flight crew seemed to keep things well under control. She said she felt sorry for the man.
“He was just having some troubles, confused, not a scary guy,” she said. An American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City on Friday after a passenger stripped nude and lat... more -
FBI: Soccer team members help subdue man on flight
An American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City on Friday after a passenger stripped nude and later tried to open an emergency exit door before being subdued by members of a professional soccer team and others, the FBI said.
Members of the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer were among those who grabbed the passenger near an exit door, FBI spokesman Gary Johnson said.
An American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City on Friday after a passenger stripped nude and lat... more -
Tulio De Melo, il Brasiliano
Il giorno di Tulio De Melo. Primo contatto con Palermo ed i suoi tifosi per il centravanti brasiliano, giunto in città per le visite mediche di rito e per la conferenza stampa di presentazione.
Tantissimi i tifosi ad attenderlo nel piazzale antistante lo stadio, per una foto, una stretta di mano, o anche solo per dare al nuovo attaccante del Palermo un caloroso benvenuto; ed il grande entusiasmo del popolo rosanero ha sicuramente fatto respirare sin da subito a Tulio l’ atmosfera caliente del “Renzo Barbera”. Ed in conferenza stampa De Melo ha subito messo in chiaro come il calore del pubblico palermitano sia stata una delle motivazioni che lo hanno portato a sposare la causa rosanero...
Ed il vice presidente Miccichè ha messo in chiaro sin da subito, introducendo il giocatore, come il Palermo punti moltissimo su De Melo per sostituire Amauri, dal punto di vista tecnico, come nel cuor dei tifosi.
“Ma più che ad Amauri - afferma De Melo rispondendo ad un’ apposita domanda - penso di assomigliare maggiormente a Luca Toni, in quanto come lui ritengo d’ essere un finalizzatore, un giocatore da ultimo tocco”. Sollecitato sul pasticcio verificatosi relativamente alla doppia firma con Palermo e Parma, De Melo è ben chiaro: “la mia scelta è sin dall’ inizio stata Palermo, perché ritengo sia la squadra giusta per me; la firma col Parma è stata dovuta ad un procuratore che invece di fare i miei, stava facendo i suoi interessi, ed io ci stavo cascando, ma per fortuna sono qui”. E il pubblico palermitano? “Lo conosco bene, dice Tulio, ho visto tanti dvd con le partite del Palermo, e proprio il grande entusiasmo dei tifosi del Palermo mi ha aiutato a decidere; il Barbera per me è lo stadio più bello del mondo”. Sui nuovi compagni: “conosco le doti tecniche di molti di essi come Miccoli o Simplicio; quest’ ultimo lo conosco anche di persona, essendoci incontrati più volte in Brasile”. Sulle prospettive per la stagione a venire e sul posto in squadra: “sono un dipendente del Palermo – scherza – quindi a disposizione del mister”; gli riportano una frase di Zamparini che pensa che sarà l’ anno di Budan. “Non può essere l’ anno di entrambi? – ribatte De Melo – vuol dire che sarà l’ anno del Palermo!” Le idee sembrano chiare e Tulio pare già ben calato nella realtà rosanero. La voglia di migliorare il primato di marcature stagionali, 13 reti nel Le Mans l’ anno scorso, è tanto. Ed allora Forza Tulio, facci un gol...
Sul sito le foto della presentazione a partire da domani Il giorno di Tulio De Melo. Primo contatto con Palermo ed i suoi tifosi per il centravanti brasiliano, giunto in città per le visite ... more -
Coach look-a-like tricks Mexican national team
A British comedian convinced the Mexican national team that he was their coach, Sven-Goran Eriksson. The poser, was given a tour of Club Universidad Nacional's stadium.
The Mexican football federation has issued a warning to their clubs, that there is an impostor on the loose. A British comedian convinced the Mexican national team that he was their coach, Sven-Goran Eriksson. The poser, was given a tour of Cl... more -
Ronaldinho to sign for AC Milan
Manchester City have lost out to Italian side AC Milan in the race to sign Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho.
Milan will pay Spanish side Barcelona just £14.6m for his services, with the figure likely to be increased by performance-related bonuses.
The two-time Fifa World Player of the Year's time at Barcelona effectively came to an end in June when new manager Pep Guardiola announced the playmaker was surplus to requirements.
Ronaldinho helped Barcelona win back-to-back Spanish league titles (2004-05, 2005-06) and the Champions League in 2006, but failed to cement a regular place in the starting XI last season because of injury and fitness issues.
Manchester City have lost out to Italian side AC Milan in the race to sign Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho. ... more -
Nereida Gallardo: ‘It’s NOT over’
Nereida Gallardo denies rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo left her over her saucy past.
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Nigerian football conmen exposed
Young African Footballers are being conned out of thousands of pounds by fraudsters pretending to be agents from top UK clubs.
The conmen simply pocket the money and disappear after duping the victims into sending money in the false belief that they were paying official registration fees to have a trial to play for their favourite English Premier League clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea.
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Ballack Ties the Knot in Munich
German soccer star Michael Ballack married his long-term girlfriend Simone Lambe near Munich on Monday. The couple will now celebrate for two days at the exclusive Bavarian Yacht Club on Lake Starnberg.
Read more... German soccer star Michael Ballack married his long-term girlfriend Simone Lambe near Munich on Monday. The couple will now celebrate ... more -
Passport scandal hits Argentina
The authorities in Argentina say they have uncovered a multi-million dollar operation in forged Italian passports.
Many of those being investigated are professional footballers.
The authorities in Argentina say they have uncovered a multi-million dollar operation in forged Italian passports. ... more -
Drunk referee sent off
A football (soccer) referee has been suspended for being so drunk that he could hardly walk, while overseeing a LEAGUE game in Belarus. Sergei Shmolik, 43, had to be led off the pitch by match officials.
This does nothing for the reputation of eastern europeans' legendary 'consumption'! A football (soccer) referee has been suspended for being so drunk that he could hardly walk, while overseeing a LEAGUE game in Belarus... more -
That Drunk Referee
Pro referees have always been scrutinized for calling fouls, penalties and even ejecting players or coaches from the game. Here's one ref that clearly deserves heavy scrutiny not for calling a foul but for coming to work drunk. Pro referees have always been scrutinized for calling fouls, penalties and even ejecting players or coaches from the game. Here's one ... more
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Referee gets the red card for being blind drunk during match
This, although serious with regard to football and football aficionados, is hilarious! My husband and I were laughing so hard while reading the article that it brought tears to our eyes! This, although serious with regard to football and football aficionados, is hilarious! My husband and I were laughing so hard while re... more
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Is South Africa Ready For 2010 Soccer World Cup?
Despite recent FIFA reports that a plan B might be necessary should South Africa be unable to host the biggest sporting event in the world, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has stressed that South Africa is on track to host the games, and there will be no plan B unless South Africa is hit by a natural disaster.
"The president (Blatter) made it clear that only a catastrophe would prevent South Africa hosting the 2010 spectacle. We had a problem in 2003 in China when an earthquake forced Fifa to move the Women's World cup to the United States.
"Only that type of disaster will force Fifa's hand on South Africa. (The Star) Despite recent FIFA reports that a plan B might be necessary should South Africa be unable to host the biggest sporting event in the w... more -
Graduating & Illegal
Bianca and Lorena are sisters who crossed the US/Mexico border when they were 10 and 11. They started a life in Oregon. Now, as they reach the end of high school, they still want to continue their education, career and life here. In the current US cultural climate with strong opinions about immigration and illegal aliens is this going to be possible? Bianca and Lorena are sisters who crossed the US/Mexico border when they were 10 and 11. They started a life in Oregon. Now, as they r... more
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Sexiest Soccer game ever filmed is released for our pleasure
When we think of sexy soccer, we think of the Brazilians and their amazing skill and talent playing the 'beautiful game' to perfection!
However, as this video shows, they now have a rival! This is the sexiest soccer game that has ever been filmed! When we think of sexy soccer, we think of the Brazilians and their amazing skill and talent playing the 'beautiful game' to perfection... more -
White Stripes' Euro Cup
Europeans adopt the White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" as the unofficial anthem of the 2008 Euro Cup games.
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