Didier Drogba

UK backs ban on Zim cricket tour

Britain said on Tuesday it would support a ban on a tour next year by the Zimbabwe cricket team in protest at President Robert Mugabe's rule, but the decision was up to the sport's authorities.
The BBC's Inside Sport television programme said the government was looking at several options to stop next year's Zimbabwe cricket tour, including banning all Zimbabwean sports men and women from competing in Britain.

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Asec start with a victory

Asec Mimosas of the Ivory Coast began their African Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone's FC Kallon in Freetown on Saturday.

The Ivorians, who reached the semi-finals last year, won the second round first leg game thanks to a goal in the 31st minute from Gildas Labi Kassiati.

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Zimbabwe v Ireland

Zimbabwe looked to be in command in pursuit of 222 with only 15 needed from 36 balls and four wickets intact.


 

 

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West Ham United charged

West Ham United have been charged by the Premier League with breaching rules over the signings of Argentina duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.

The Hammers are accused of breaking Premier League rules, which forbid the ownership of players by a third party, and face a possible fine or points deduction if found guilty.


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