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Final whistle on Chinese match fixers
By William Walker. The “golden whistle” of China and three of his cohorts have been found guilty of corruption following a three year investigation into alleged match fixing according to state-run news agency Xinhua. The corrupt football referees, known collectively as “black whistles” were found guilty at a court in Dandong, Liaoning Province and will [...]
DANISH KANERIA NAMED IN WESTFIELD CASE
By Daniel Jackson. The Mervyn Westfield cricketing scam takes another turn as an ex Pakistani international cricketer is named in the case. In court, Danish Kaneria was mentioned as having been involved in the spot betting scam. The whole scandal initially started whenEssexplayer Tony Palladino approached Mervyn Westfield in September 2009 with a big wad [...]
FIGHTING FOR ALI CENTRE
Six groups are keen to restore and open Muhammad Ali Centre in Hockley. The Muhammad Ali centre has been a target of vandalism and arson attacks since it closed more than a decade ago. But now, six organisations have offered to resurrect the derelict building, which was opened by the sporting icon in 1983. The [...]
Farokh Engineer Scores Against Poverty
Legendary cricket batsman and wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer saw first-hand how young people in the slums of Chennai, India are transforming their lives through skills training sponsored by Lycamobile, the largest global provider of international mobile calls. Farokh Engineer, Lycamobile’s Brand Ambassador, recently visited the skills training centre in Chennai where he interacted with staff, alumni [...]
LOOKING FOR ASIAN FOOTBALL STARS?
Budding footballers won’t need to look any further to jump start their career, for a local football team are looking to recruit new team mates. Shadows FC, a football club based inDerbyandBirmingham, are looking for new recruits to play alongside them at a local tournament. The KFF National 11-a-side tournament takes place during the summer [...]
Female Asian in Football Award– Rimla Akhtar (Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation)
2012, the year of the Olympics in London and sport fever has certainly gripped North West London where the Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation was nominated for the Football Foundation of the Year at the first ever Asian Football Awards held at Wembley stadium. The Asian Football Awards ceremony was established with the help of Kick [...]
The Asian Football Awards 2012
Asian Football Awards Shortlist Announced for Wembley Stadium extravaganza. The first ever Asian Football Awards (AFA) will take place at Wembley Stadium on 24th January 2012 where outstanding UK Asians will be honoured. This inaugaral event is expected to attract a premier list of guests to gather, support and celebrate outstanding Asians in football. The AFA has been launched [...]
Top Ten Muslim Footballers
By Haider Ali. Eden Hazard- A young and upcoming player currently plying his trade in the French League forLille. Has been likened to Lionel Messi for his breathtaking runs and mesmerising skills in regards to ball control. Has been mooted with a move to the lavish English Premier League in the not so distant future. [...]
INDIAN CRICKET PLAYER DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
Yuvraj Singh, one of the players of the World Cup TournamentIndia, has been diagnosed with Grade One Cancer. The tumour, parts of which lay above his heart, has been detected in Stage One. It was reported that he was first misdiagnosed at an Indian hospital but will now go to theUSfor his treatment where he [...]
AMIR KHAN PUTS ‘A RING ON IT’
Messages from all overUKstarted pouring in to Amir Khan when he offically announced his engagement on Twitter. The Boxer spent 150,000 on his Bash to his New York Fiance Faryal Makhdoom, who flew all the way to theUKto attend the celebration. The Star Studded Ceremony took place at the Reebok Stadium where 1000 guests attended [...]
