Sports World News of Thursday, 18 August 2016Source: aljazeeraBrazil nabs Olympic official for 'illegal' ticket salesPatrick Hickey, president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, steps down "temporarily". A senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official has stepped down temporarily following his arrest over alleged involvement in illegal Olympic ticket sales at the Rio Games. Patrick Hickey has been replaced by William O'Brien as president of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI), the OCI said on Wednesday just hour after Hickey's arrest. Aside from being a president of his country's Olympic committee, Hickey has been an executive board member of the IOC since 2012. Two people were arrested earlier in August after allegations that Olympic tickets earmarked for Ireland's Olympic Council were sold on the black market in Rio de Janeiro.
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August 18, 2016 11:13 UTC
Sports World News of Thursday, 18 August 2016Source: goal.comBuffon: Hart will bounce back from Man City benchingJoe HartJuventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has backed Joe Hart to bounce back after being relegated to the bench by new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. But Buffon believes the England international has the resilience to reclaim his place, as he did when dropped by Manuel Pellegrini during the 2013-14 season. "He has consistently over the last 5 or 6 seasons shown he is among the best goalkeepers in the world," he said. "De Gea and Neuer are the two outstanding goalkeepers right now, after that there is not anybody who is on an obvious higher level than Hart. "He has many years of being a great goalkeeper ahead of him - no matter if they are at Manchester City or anywhere else."
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Sports World News of Thursday, 18 August 2016Source: goal.comMascherano ruled out of Barca's Liga openerJavier MascheranoBarcelona defender Javier Mascherano has been ruled out of his side's La Liga opener against Real Betis due to a hamstring strain. The Argentina international suffered the injury during Barca's Supercopa de Espana success against Sevilla on Wednesday. Mascherano came off to leave his team, who had used all three substitutes, to finish with 10 men. Arda Turan's brace and a Lionel Messi goal saw Barca cruise to a 3-0 victory at Camp Nou, completing a 5-0 aggregate win. The club confirmed Mascherano would miss a week, ensuring he will miss Saturday's clash with Betis.
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Sports World News of Thursday, 18 August 2016Source: goal.comNeymar breaks Olympic goal recordNeymarNeymar broke an Olympic record on Wednesday by scoring the fastest goal in the football competition's history to help secure a place in the final against Germany. The Brazil captain netted after just 15 seconds against Honduras to better Janine Beckie of Canada's women's team, who scored with just 19 seconds on the clock against Australia on August 4. It was nearly elation to devastation for Neymar, however, as he collided with Luis Lopez in the build up to his opening goal and was stretchered off after recieving treatment. The Barcelona star was soon back on his feet and went on to score another goal from the penalty spot as well as assisting strikes by Marquinhos and Gabriel Jesus in the 6-0 victory. Brazil will take on Germany on Saturday in a rematch of the infamous 7-1 victory for the current world champions at the Selecao's home World Cup in 2014.
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Sports World News of Thursday, 18 August 2016Source: goal.comNani: Fergie 'like a father' to meLuís NaniFormer Manchester United forward Nani says that Alex Ferguson was "like a father" to him during his time at Old Trafford. Following his exploits during his country's European Championship-winning campaign, Nani secured a move to Valencia - who kick-off their La Liga season against Las Palmas on Monday. "United gave me all that I have in this life," Nani said. "I see him [Ferguson] like a father, angry and shouting at you one minute but in the next, patting his hand on your head and saying: 'Come on, son'. "Maybe I could have played more games but the routine at that club, especially under Ferguson, was to alternate the players.
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Sports News of Thursday, 18 August 2016Source: camfoot.comAFCON 2016 : Lionesses Vs Espoir du Caire 1-1Lionesses Vs Espoir du CaireThe Lionesses drew 1-1 against Espoir du Caire following a friendly match played yesterday at the GP Melen Sports Complex. Espoir du Caire scored in the first half on penalty as the ball landed on Gladys Liapoe’s hand at the 18 metre box. The Lionesses later leveled scores a few minutes to the end of the game through Akaba Henriette Michelle Edoa on a pass from Ngo Batoum. Click on photos to see more...
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Sports World News of Tuesday, 16 August 2016Source: goal.comOverweight Rooney must prove his worth to Man Utd - ParkerWayne RooneyFormer Manchester United defender Paul Parker has labelled Wayne Rooney as “overweight” and believes he is only in the team due to marketing reasons. “This is a defining season for Wayne Rooney. It’s no longer about him breaking records but finishing his career at Manchester United,” said Parker, speaking to exclusively to 888Sport. As much as people appreciate what he’s done over the years and how many goals he’s scored football is about now and being judged on now. “If someone had only heard of Wayne Rooney but seen him now they’d think ‘Who is this fella?
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Sports World News of Tuesday, 16 August 2016Source: goal.comArsenal join Manchester United in Fonte raceJose FonteArsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Southampton defender Jose Fonte, according to ESPN. The Gunners are in desperate need of a new centre-back following injuries to Per Mertesacker and Gabriel, with the inexperienced Calum Chambers and Rob Holding starting the 4-3 defeat to Liverpool. Fonte has also emerged as a target for United manager Jose Mourinho in the last week and is valued by Southampton at £10 million.
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August 17, 2016 23:11 UTC
Sports World News of Tuesday, 16 August 2016Source: BBCSweden knocks host Brazil out in semisSweden also defeated the USA on penalties, at the quarter-final stage (Reuters)Brazil's hopes of a first Olympic women's football gold came to an end at the semi-final stage after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat by Sweden. The hosts were frustrated by Sweden's defensive tactics and went closest to breaking the 0-0 deadlock in second-half stoppage time but Formiga's header was saved by keeper Helvig Lindahl. Both teams had a penalty saved before Lindahl blocked Andressa's effort. Lisa Dalhlkvist sealed victory for Sweden by firing past keeper Barbara. Canada and Germany are contesting the other semi-final.
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August 17, 2016 23:11 UTC
Sports World News of Tuesday, 16 August 2016Source: goal.comPogba not as good as Mikel Obi - ParkerPaul PogbaEx-Manchester United defender Paul Parker has questioned where Paul Pogba will fit in at Old Trafford, arguing John Obi Mikel is a better holding midfielder than the France star. Pogba was used as an anchoring midfielder for France at Euro 2016 but Parker does not believe he is good enough in the role. “In a holding position it would be a waste because he’s not a Makelele or even a John Obi Mikel because one thing Mikel can do is close people down. Pogba can get forward, and score goals, and pass the ball but in a high-tempo game he won’t be very good in a deep role. “With Pogba you do wonder when you look at his style of play for Juventus can he play that way for Manchester United?
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