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Red card for EU market has grave consequences

Red card for EU market has grave consequences

After nearly four years of struggling to remove the yellow card issued by the European Council (EC), many remain worried that the red card may soon be issued, and access to the lucrative European Union (EU) markets denied altogether.
Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai (Number 19) dribbles in a match against Yemen (Photo: VNA)

Hai among 10 best performers of Asian Cup’s third round

Football website Fox Sports Asia has named Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai one of the ten best performers of the third round of matches as the group stage of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019 came to a close. 
Fishing boats of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam won’t tolerate IUU fishing: MARD

Vietnam will never tolerate or permit activities related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Vu Van Tam has said.
Costa Rica right back in Copa

Costa Rica right back in Copa

SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY, Argentina, July 7, 2011 (AFP) - A fiery encounter saw special guests Costa Rica get back into contention on Thursday for a place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over nine-man Bolivia.
Rooney the dangerman, says former team-mate Pique

Rooney the dangerman, says former team-mate Pique

BARCELONA, Spain, May 25, 2011 (AFP) - Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has highlighted former team-mate Wayne Rooney as the danger when they face Manchester United in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.
Second-string United advance to Barca showdown

Second-string United advance to Barca showdown

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, May 4, 2011 (AFP) - A second-string Manchester United cruised into a dream Champions League final against Barcelona on Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over German side Schalke 04.
Title on hold after Barcelona, Real crash

Title on hold after Barcelona, Real crash

MADRID, April 30, 2011 (AFP) - Barcelona missed a glorious chance to close in on the Spanish league title after falling to a shock 2-1 defeat at Real Sociedad on Saturday as their 32-match unbeaten league run came to an end.
City bid to end United's treble chance

City bid to end United's treble chance

LONDON, April 15, 2011 (AFP) - Manchester City will attempt to halt Manchester United's march towards an unprecedented second treble on Saturday when the bitter local rivals collide at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Mourinho fumes over card conspiracy

Mourinho fumes over card conspiracy

LONDON, April 14, 2011 (AFP) - Jose Mourinho lit the fuse on Real Madrid's explosive Champions League semi-final showdown with Barcelona by claiming his club don't get the same treatment from UEFA as their Catalan rivals.
Even five goals won't be enough warns Mourinho

Even five goals won't be enough warns Mourinho

LONDON, April 12, 2011 (AFP) - Jose Mourinho has warned Tottenham that even five goals won't be enough to complete a miraculous escape act against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday.
United through as 10-man Chelsea exit

United through as 10-man Chelsea exit

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, April 12, 2011 (AFP) - Manchester United powered into the semi-finals of the Champions League here Tuesday, downing Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford to clinch a 3-1 aggregate victory.
Football: Man City crash out of Europa League

Football: Man City crash out of Europa League

PARIS, March 17, 2011 (AFP) - Big-spending English giants Manchester City crashed out of the last 16 of the Europa League to Dynamo Kiev on Thursday, while there was also heartbreak for Paris Saint Germain at the hands of Benfica.
Football: Brit pack crash out as Braga, PSV qualify

Football: Brit pack crash out as Braga, PSV qualify

PARIS, March 18, 2011 (AFP) - Big-spending English giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Rangers crashed out of the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday to end Britain's interest in the competition.
Barcelona keep Real at bay in Spanish league

Barcelona keep Real at bay in Spanish league

MADRID (AFP) – Barcelona produced another magical display of attacking football to sweep aside Real Sociedad 5-0 and return to the La Liga summit on Sunday.
Dutch warned, Dunga axed, Maradona praised

Dutch warned, Dunga axed, Maradona praised

JOHANNESBURG, July 5, 2010 (AFP) - Favourites Netherlands were warned not to underestimate Uruguay ahead of a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday while Brazil axed coach Dunga and fans of fellow flops Argentina want Diego Maradona to stay.
Dunga brands Kaka red card 'totally unjustified'

Dunga brands Kaka red card 'totally unjustified'

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Brazil coach Dunga insisted the controversial dismissal of star midfielder Kaka was 'totally unjustified' as the five-time world champions beat the Ivory Coast 3-1 to reach the World Cup last 16 on Sunday.