Archive for the ‘Football’ Category

Steaua tycoon held over stolen car row

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

A court orders the owner of Romania’s Steaua Bucharest Gigi Becali to be detained for up to 29 days, while prosecutors investigate allegations he illegally detained three people he said stole one of his cars. Gigi Becali,

Lehmann signs new contract

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann agrees to extend his contract with Stuttgart for another season.

Scotland duo given life bans

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor are told their Scotland careers are over and the pair are suspended for two weeks without pay by Rangers.

Italy to host Northern Ireland

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Italy will host Northern Ireland in a friendly on June 6 before travelling to South Africa to play New Zealand.