FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke blamed the disappointing performance in the VIP sector on the economic crisis. Price gouging and security fears over South Africa are also causing many fans to forgo the World Cup. (more…)

Rubin  Kazan striker Alexander Bukharov , who scored 16 goals last season led the goals invasion netting two and another one from  a team mate to roundly beat Israel Hapoel Tel  Aviv goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama and gave his side a 3-0 victory in Wednesday’s Europa League tie.

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Real Madrid want Inter Milan’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho to replace embattled Manuel Pellegrini next season, sports daily Marca reported Friday. (more…)