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Messi upset with criticism from Argentina fans

Friday, 29 March 2019, 20:40 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Argentina star Lionel Messi admitted Friday to being upset with constant criticism in his homeland, saying in an interview that even his 6-year-old son asks why his countrymen attack his performances...

Allegri: Juventus will not risk Ronaldo against Ajax

Friday, 29 March 2019, 16:16 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be risked for Juventus' first match of the Champions League quarterfinals against Ajax if he is not fully fit, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Friday. Ronaldo...

Tennis: Roger Federer shines on soggy day at the Miami Open

Friday, 29 March 2019, 14:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Ashleigh Barty waited six hours to get her spot in the Miami Open women's final. Denis Shapovalov needed to pull off yet another comeback to earn his berth into the semifinals. Roger Federer,...

IOC disqualifies a 2012 Olympic bronze medalist for doping

Friday, 29 March 2019, 12:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The IOC disqualified three athletes, including a bronze medalist weightlifter from Azerbaijan, on Friday for doping at the 2012 London Olympics. Valentin Hristov was stripped of his third-place...

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