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African World Cup 2014 qualifiers results & fixtures

Results and fixtures of the African World Cup qualifiers 2014 matchday 5 that is played from 12-16 June

Valdes to complete contract: Barcelona president

Goalkeeper Victor Valdes will finish the last season with Barcelona, says president Sandro Rosell

FIFA says Nigeria will travel to Brazil for Confederations Cup

Keshi seeks to steer Nigeria under radar again

Nigeria coach hopes to lead the African champions to success in the Confederation Cup

PSG to start French title defence at Montpellier

France's League 1 to kick-off next week as title holders PSG to meet Montpellier

Chelsea agree to buy Leverkusen winger Schuerrle

Bayer Leverkusen winger Andre Schuerrle is set to move to Chelsea

Messi latest name to attract interest of tax authorities

Argentine footballer joins ranks of famous athletes facing tax crime accusations as Spain attempts to meet European deficit reduction targets

Messi paid his taxes, says Ex-Barcelona president

Joan Laporta is defending Lionel Messi against allegations of tax fraud

Africa

Libya secure precious 2-0 win over Togo in World Cup qualifiers

Libya lead Group I of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers after beating Togo 2-0 Friday

African World Cup 2014 qualifiers results & fixtures

AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng back to Ghana fold

The AC Milan midfielder comes out of international retirement, Ghana's football chief confirms

Nantes say Swiss court has suspended transfer ban over Bangoura saga

Newly-promoted Ligue 1 club Nantes said on Friday they were free to sign players after a Swiss court suspended the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling that had upheld a ban imposed over a transfer dispute

Algeria's Slimani snubs Arab move for Europe

The rising Algerian striker ruled out the possibility of joining Ahly, Ismaily or another Arab club, preferring to start a career in Europe

Nigeria players go on strike, miss plane to Brazil

Enraged that they have yet to receive bonuses promised after Kenya victory, Nigeria's soccer team refuses travel to upcoming Confederations Cup

Ghana's Bekoe joins Libya's Al-Ittihad

Former Egypt Petrojet midfielder signs one year contract with Libyan side Al-Ittihad in return to North Africa arena

World

Barcelona's Neymar must learn to be a team player: Scolari

The 21-year-old star recently joined Barcelona from Santos for 57 million euros

Barcelona's Messi overtakes Maradona's tally with Argentina

The Barcelona star says that playing well in the friendly is more important than overtaking Maradona's tally

Spain's Valdes stays silent on whether he or Casillas will start

Valdes says that Casillas is doing well, on top form and raring to play

Egyptian Football

Opposing teams go to different stadiums after mix-up in Egyptian league

Egyptian Premier League game postponed after a stadium mix-up saw opposing teams go to different venues on Thursday

Factbox: Ahly icon Mohamed Barakat

Career highlights of Egyptian Ahly midfielder Mohamed Barakat, who retired from football on Wednesday

Ahly coach reacts to Barakat retirement

Mohamed Youssef saddened by news that midfielder Mohamed Barakat will retire at end of season

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