Europe and US ready for Ryder Cup

"Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer will open Europe's Ryder Cup challenge against the United States pair of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson at Celtic..."

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Liverpool scrape draw in Utrecht

"Liverpool live a charmed life as they earn a hard-fought draw at Utrecht in a Europa League Group K tie."

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Man City fight back to hold Juventus

"Man City come from behind to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Juve in an entertaining Europa League encounter at Eastlands."

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Ireland clinch consolation victory

"Ireland 244 (Mooney 55, Porterfield 46, Rainsford 5-36) beat Zimbabwe 224 (Williams 74, S Masakadza 45*, K O'Brien 3-27) by 20 runs

Scorecard

John..."

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Taylor and Chigumbura seal series win

"Zimbabwe 239 for 7 (Taylor 71, Taibu 41, K O'Brien 2-33) beat Ireland 238 for 9 (K O'Brien 73*, Stirling 52, Utseya 2-37) by three wickets

Elton..."

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Semenya pulls out of Delhi Games

"South African athlete Caster Semenya will miss the Commonwealth Games because of a back injury."

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Champions League round-up

"European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich leave it late to secure vital victories in the Champions League, while AC Milan and Ajax draw 1-1 in..."

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How to: Nokia Social and the march into 2011

"One of the challenges of the 2010 and 2011 smartphone is that being online is not just about email and web anymore. There's a complete social..."

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Rainsford seals last-ball win

"Zimbabwe 206 for 8 (Taibu 62, Chigumbura 41, Dockrell 3-27) beat Ireland 200 (Wilson 69, White 47, Rainsford 4-23) by two wickets

Scorecard

Ed..."

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Zimbabwe Cricket offers to forfeit Scotland game

"Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has offered to forfeit Zimbabwe XI's ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Scotland, and consequently the chance for a place in..."

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Rooney heads growing list of injury concerns for United

"• Ankle problem is a concern, admits assistant Mike Phelan

• Giggs and Ferdinand also doubts for trip to Valencia

Manchester United's match against..."

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Mourinho risks everything on gamble

"Real Madrid manager has put his formidable reputation on the line at an institution that demands the impossible

For every Brian Clough who is run out..."

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Hodgson understands fans' protest

"Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says he "cannot criticise" the fans who staged a protest against the club's owners after the 2-2 draw with Sunderland."

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Primera Liga round-up

"Hercules upset Sevilla in Spain's top-flight action, while Almeria, Espanyol, Mallorca and Getafe all won."

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England-Pakistan series goes on amid ICC inquiry into scoring patterns

"• England-Pakistan ODI series expected to continue

• ECB says no England players involved in allegations

The Pakistan Cricket Board reacted..."

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Liverpool can win the title, says Dalglish

"Anfield legend makes a bold prediction that goes against the tide of despondency at Liverpool

Kenny Dalglish has a confession to make. He can..."

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Ronaldo strikes to give Madrid victory at Sociedad

"Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a deflected free-kick to earn Real Madrid a battling 2-1 victory at promoted Real Sociedad and send José Mourinho's side..."

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Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal

"Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the table in dramatic fashion last night when the Premier League's latest last-gasp finish denied them with..."

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Jenson Button keeps his cool as fight for F1 title intensifies | Paul Weaver

"Champion Jenson Button has avoided the errors that have blighted his rivals' quest for his crown

In Formula One they call them "the flyaways". It is..."

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France beat Argentina for place in Davis Cup final

"• Llodra and Clement clinch win with doubles victory

• Llodra and Monfils had singles wins to set up 3-0 score

Michael Llodra and Arnaud Clément's..."

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Rafael Nadal pumps it up but fading Roger Federer remains grand master | Paul Hayward

"With his fluidity and skill the Swiss has transcended our sense of what seemed possible in the athletic age

The idea was born in a column by..."

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Pakistan cricket team face fresh spot-fixing investigation

"International Cricket Council following up allegations that scoring pattern in one-day match against England was prearranged

The International..."

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Ancelotti burdened by worries for father

"• Manager will be present for game against Blackpool

• 'It's difficult, emotionally, when it's your father'

Carlo Ancelotti intends to return to..."

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Ferguson needs a new young crop

"Manchester United have the look of a club in decline, like Liverpool after their glory years in the 70s and 80s

The Americans have long held that a..."

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Hicks plans for the return of unpopular son to Anfield

"• Fans' hate-figure part of bid to keep control of club

• No buyer imminent as owners seek profit on sale

Tom Hicks's last-ditch attempt to retain..."

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'I'm proud to be in this great generation'

"After reaching the pinnacle of international football, the Spain forward has domestic success in his sights

David Villa has been the coming man in..."

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'Chelsea have had it easy,' says Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson

"• United manager puts Chelsea's perfect start down to fixture list

• Ferguson admits 'silly mistakes' have cost United vital points

Sir Alex..."

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Fernando Torres has become a tarnished talisman for Liverpool | Andy Hunter

"The Spanish striker's troubles with fitness and form threaten to dominate Liverpool's season

Roy Hodgson has played Fernando Torres only five times..."

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Harry Redknapp accuses Arsène Wenger of double standards

"• Arsenal manager too sensitive over tackling in England

• 'It's his opinion but we don't all have to agree with him

Harry Redknapp has rejected..."

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Friendship put to the test by rivalry

"• Managers pay each other compliments before big match

• Relationship marks stark change from Rafael Benítez era

It was an unusual sight: the first..."

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Allardyce: 'I'm more suited to Inter or Real Madrid'

"• Rovers' Sam Allardyce 'not suited to Bolton or Blackburn'

• Says he and Mark Hughes were treated badly at big clubs

Sam Allardyce has said that he..."

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Vidic to retain Man Utd captaincy

"Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic will remain as Manchester United captain for the rest of the season, Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirms."

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Hicks to target Liverpool buyout

"Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks could succeed in a bid to gain sole control of the Premier League club."

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Fergie declined Cole chance

"Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United were offered the opportunity to hold talks with Joe Cole over the summer."

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Lampard still not ready

"Carlo Ancelotti will resist the urge to throw Frank Lampard into Premier League action this weekend."

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Hargreaves close to return

"The surgeon who operated on Owen Hargreaves' troublesome knees believes he is closing on a return."

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Cole inspires Liverpool victory

"Joe Cole scores his first goal for Liverpool and David Ngog nets twice to earn their side a convincing win over Steaua Bucharest."

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Rafael Nadal on top of the world after 'incredible' season

"• Nadal guaranteed to end year ranked at No1

• 'One of my best ever seasons, if not the best'

Rafael Nadal is guaranteed to end the year on top of..."

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McLaren rue errors after Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton lose ground

"• Button finishes second behind Fernando Alonso at Monza

• Team principal blames Hamilton aggression for crash

McLaren left Italy tonight cursing..."

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Nick Heidfeld replaces Pedro de la Rosa at Sauber

"• German brought in for final five races of Formula One season

• 'I am surprised by decision,' says De la Rosa

Nick Heidfeld will replace Pedro de..."

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McLaren's Lewis Hamilton knows he cannot afford any more big mistakes

"• Briton anxious to avoid repeat of Italian grand prix

• The 2008 world champion stays positive

Lewis Hamilton knows he cannot afford another DNF..."

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Salzburg 0-2 Man City

"It felt like the night David Silva announced his arrival at Manchester City and perhaps also a defining moment in the re‑emergence of Jô, the maligned..."

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Bruce demands inquiry into blades

"• Manager fears firm pitches and blades are dangerous

• Antonio Valencia and Fraizer Campbell seriously hurt in blades

Steve Bruce has called for a..."

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Liverpool 4-1 Steaua Bucharest

"No Steven Gerrard, no Fernando Torres and the threat of Tom Hicks still hovering over ruinous debt offered an apocalyptic vision of the future for..."

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Juventus rocked by Lech Poznan's injury-time equaliser

"• Artjoms Rudnevs scores a hat-trick to earn Polish side a point

• Holders Atlético Madrid beaten by Greek side Aris Salonika

Having overturned a..."

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Shearer thought he had Newcastle manager's job

"• Former England striker had talks with owner Mike Ashley

• 'I sat down with the guys and we had agreed everything'

Alan Shearer has revealed he..."

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Barça can afford to wait for Fábregas

"The midfielder looked revitalised against Braga and staying at Arsenal could lead to him becoming an even better player

When a team are 5-0 up a..."

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Europa League: Liverpool v Steaua Bucharest and Salzburg v Manchester City

"We bring you the action from Anfield and Austria as Liverpool and Manchester City kick off their Europa League campaigns"

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Wenger under attack from Coyle

"• Coyle accuses Arsenal manager of duplicity

• Allardyce claims Wenger manipulates the media

Arsène Wenger must be getting used to criticism from..."

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Cricketer to face charge in latest betting scandal

"Former Essex fast bowler Mervyn Westfield charged with conspiracy to defraud for allegedly playing badly on purpose

A former Essex fast bowler will..."

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India looks to legalise betting on sport after spot-fixing scandal

"• Government keen to control illegal bookmakers

• Move recommended by trial court in New Delhi

The Indian government is considering a move to..."

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Pakistan captain claims Yasir Hameed has the 'mind of a 15-year-old'

"• Shahid Afridi attacks Test opener over new allegations

• 'You can expect anything from Hameed,' says Afridi

Pakistan's one-day captain, Shahid..."

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Pakistan betting scandal: Yasir Hameed denies making match-fixing claims

"• Batsman videoed in tabloid sting calling team-mates 'crooks'

• Hameed claims he was only repeating newspaper allegations

Pakistan's batsman Yasir..."

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Miguel Angel Jiménez secures European Masters title at 22nd attempt

"• Italy's Edoardo Molinari pushes hard for second

• 17-year-old Matteo Manassero earns Tour card

Five of Colin Montgomerie's Ryder Cup team have won..."

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Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa dies after San Marino crash

"• Nothing else matters, said Valentino Rossi

• Crash involved Alex De Angelis and Scott Redding

Shoya Tomizawa, the Japanese Moto2 rider, has died..."

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Andy Murray exits US Open as Stanislas Wawrinka proves too strong

"• Swiss No2 triumphs 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3 in nearly four hours

• Sam Querrey is his opponent in the fourth round

An attack of the blues swept over..."

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Maria Sharapova ensures there is no Hollywood ending for Beatrice Capra

"• Oliver Golding cautioned for throwing his racket

• Ana Ivanovic gone in less than 60 minutes

All of a sudden, women's tennis is a game for..."

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US Open 2010: Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams advance in New York

"• Clijsters beat Ana Ivanovic 6-2, 6-1 in less than an hour

• Venus Williams beat Shahar Peer 7-6 (7-3), 6-3

Kim Clijsters extended her winning..."

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Torres feeling strong

"Fernando Torres insists people will see the best of him this season after an injury-plagued last 12 months."

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Ireland deny pressure over Zimbabwe trip

"Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland's chief executive, has denied that the Irish cricket team were placed under any undue pressure to travel to Zimbabwe..."

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Scotland's refusal to tour an insult - Campbell

"Zimbabwe's chairman of selectors, Alistair Campbell, has criticised the UK government's advice against visiting the country and Cricket Scotland's..."

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United omit duo from European squad

"• England midfielder goes back to knee specialist

• Portuguese striker needs more work on training ground

Manchester United have omitted Owen..."

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Pakistan betting scandal: Sri Lanka player under ICC spotlight

"• Team-mates voice suspicions to possible bookmaker link

• Paul Collingwood urges players to fight corruption in the game

• Pakistan trio face 23..."

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Indian judge alleges betting rings are supporting terrorism

"Senior member of the Indian judiciary has alleged that police are allowing links between organised crime and the sport to flourish

South Asian..."

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Pakistan cricket scandal: Yasir Hameed makes new match-fixing claims

"Opening batsman claims team-mates involved in fixing 'almost every match', according to News of the World

Pakistan Test opener Yasir Hameed claimed..."

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Hart and Cahill bring love to England

"Younger players, free from fear, have flooded Fabio Capello's England with a wave of much-needed optimism

England could start against Switzerland on..."

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Switzerland put faith in youthful blend

"A new emphasis on young multi-cultural talent is beginning to bear fruit for England's next opponents

With Italy, Germany, and France hugging their..."

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Said & Done: Meet Sepp's new rival

"Fifa's fresh start; the summer's best investment; model news; plus chairman of the week

New dawn

Man of the week: Chung Mong-joon – Sepp's new main..."

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More French woe highlights Blanc's task

"France's new manager problems mounted at the Stade de France, with injuries, suspensions and a fourth straight defeat

France continue to be European..."

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Dani Pedrosa takes pole for San Marino grand prix

"• Pedrosa replicates speed in practice to start in first

• Lorenzo, Stoner, Rossi and Spies make up front five

Spain's Dani Pedrosa took pole..."

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US Open tennis: the best of the action from day five

"Check out the best images from Andy Murray's second round match against Dustin Brown and the best of the day's other matches"

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Federer sails through in New York

"Five-time champion Roger Federer cruises into the fourth round of the US Open with a straight sets win over Paul-Henri Mathieu."

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Australia edge Boks in thriller

"Australia edge a classic Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein, a last-ditch penalty from Kurtley Beale settling the outcome in favour of the..."

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Gerrard - A rebuilding process

"Steven Gerrard says England went some way to rebuilding their confidence after beating Bulgaria 4-0."

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Theo - Roo relished free role

"Theo Walcott says England team-mate Wayne Rooney relished playing in a free role against Bulgaria."

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Torres rediscovering rhythm

"Fernando Torres believes his rhythm and confidence are returning after scoring twice for Spain."

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Campbell insulted by Scotland snub

Zimbabwe are smarting over the British government's advice to Scotland that
they should not travel to Harare for their Inter-Continental Cup fixture in
October.

Campbell said: "We have 10 Englishmen playing cricket and coaching in
Zimbabwe, including our national coach Alan Butcher, and apart from anything
else the decision is an insult to them."

But in a cautiously worded statement Bvute said that sport was a great
healer and "strained relations will eventually be restored for the common
good".

Those strained relations are primarily with England, Australia and New
Zealand, while Zimbabwe gets its main (and majority) support from India,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and to some extent South Africa and West
Indies, helping to maintain their status as a full ICC member.

After consultations with the International Cricket Council and with Indian
and Sri Lankan authorities in June during a triangular series, it was agreed
that Zimbabwe could make a return to Test

cricket next May or June.

That series could be against Bangladesh in Harare and Bulawayo and would end
Zimbabwe's six-year Test exile.

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Cyprus stun Portugal in 4-4 draw as Spain, Holland and Germany win

"• Portuguese held at home after blowing 4-2 lead in Guimaraes

• Van Nistelrooy marks return for Dutch with goal in San Marino

Group A

Miroslav..."

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Revitalised Wayne Rooney emerges from his own shadow | Paul Hayward

"So bad in South Africa, so good again at Wembley – Capello's talisman showed the appetite to help rebuild his side's reputation

Over the dying summer..."

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France 0-1 Belarus

"France, under their new coach, Laurent Blanc, failed to shrug off their old ways as they slumped to an embarrassing 1-0 home defeat against Belarus in..."

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'Souness knocked Liverpool off the top'

"Jamie Carragher's passion for Liverpool is undimmed after 14 years – now he's trying to help recover their class and dignity

Jamie Carragher owns two..."

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Slovenia 0-1 Northern Ireland

"Northern Ireland got off to a fine start in their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign last night by defeating Slovenia, who reached the World Cup finals..."

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Andy Murray primed for US Open charge after beating Dustin Brown

"• Andy Murray advances with 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 win

• Jamaican Brown impresses but Scot hits top form

On his way to Arthur Ashe Court, Dustin Brown walks..."

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Spain coast to Liechtenstein win

"Spain began the defence of their European Championship crown with a convincing 4-0 win over Liechtenstein."

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Houllier in Villa frame

"Sky Sports News understands Gerard Houllier has been interviewed for the vacant manager's job at Aston Villa."

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Feisty Coltart 'boots' ZTA out of football

HARARE - Sports minister David Coltart has ordered the Zimbabwe Football
Association (Zifa) to cut ties with non-sports actors such as the Zimbabwe
Tourism Authority (ZTA), in the aftermath of the Brazil/Zimbabwe friendly
match debacle, marked by allegations of shady commercial arrangements.

The minister's letter, coming after spirited attempts by Harare businessman
Phillip Chiyangwa to promote a high-profile international friendly between
Zimbabwe and World Cup quarter finalists Ghana, effectively shuts out
non-football agents from involvement in the game.

Zifa, still reeling from salacious allegations over the misappropriation of
funds as caused by suspended chief executive Henrietta Rushwaya's conduct
and exposed by Kentaro's cash demands after the ZTA-organised match, has
been given a hand by Coltart's intervention, as it seeks to clean up its
act.

"I have raised similar concerns in the past with Zifa. The last Zifa board
on a number of occasions sidelined the SRC (Sports and Recreation
Commission), which was very unhealthy for sports," Coltart told the Daily
News.

"There was a very close relationship between Zifa and the ZTA, which I found
unusual," the feisty minister said.

Crucially, Coltart argues that Zifa needs to forge "closer ties" with
associations such as the SRC instead of "loose alliances" with
non-commissioned organisations like the ZTA and individual promoters,
including Chiyangwa.

"I had deep concerns about the way Zifa was run. In this regard, I wrote to
Mr (Cuthbert) Dube (Zifa board president) to say we need to have a special
indaba to look into the financing of football. Zifa have replied, saying
they are happy to have a preliminary meeting with us. I hope this will open
a new chapter in our relationship with Zifa," he said.

Kentaro, a Switzerland-based sports management firm also representing Brazil's
Samba Boys, worked with the government in staging the historic match, but it
is now threatening to sue Zifa over unpaid "gate takings" and television
rights revenue totaling US$650 000.

While Dube claimed he had not seen Coltart's letter, attempts to secure
Karikoga Kaseke on the latest development were fruitless.As Coltart and
Dube's new board rails at Rushwaya, and Kaseke's ZTA, other regulatory
bodies such as the Public Works ministry and SRC are also coming hard on the
beleaguered football governing body with demands for unpaid dues.

In a July 28 letter, George Mlilo, the Public Works permanent secretary,
issued a "formal demand" to his Tourism and Hospitality counterpart
Sylvester Maunganidze for a US$10 000 stadium hire fee, while the SRC is
also baying for its mandatory six percent of gate takings from the match.

In the dispatch, sources said, the SRC quotes a figure of US$650 000 as
total revenue from the match.

While the new Zifa board is distancing itself from the June 2
Brazil-Warriors fiasco and Kaseke's ZTA is accusing Kentaro of tampering
with the "final contract" over match rights, the flurry of demand letters
and Zifa's inability to pay the SRC funds, for instance, also strengthens
fears of the mishandling of such by the characters involved.

Also on July 28, Dube's board told Kentaro by letter that Rushwaya did not
represent Zifa when she entered into the controversy-ridden contract with
them.

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