VIDEO (Photo) -- Femen protest in Warsaw on the opening match of Euro 2012

WARSAW, Poland (Sat, June 09) – With "Fuck Euro!" written on bare chests and chanting the same and  FEMEN activists marched topless on Friday outside the National Stadium in Warsaw, just few hours before the opening match of the Euro 2012 tournament between Greece and Poland.

VIDEO (Photo) -- Femen protest in Warsaw on the opening match of Euro 2012

 

The protest was spanned over few minutes and all the protesters were arrested by police. Security guards intervened immediately and were soon backed up by police, who detained the women.

The Female activists belong to Ukrainian feminist movement, which opposes Euro 2012 because it fears the tournament will lead to an increase in prostitution.

Watch video of the FEMEN’s brief protest In Warsaw below:

Report Tags: Euro 2012, Poland, Warsaw, Femen, Topless Protest, Warsaw Femen, Femen Topless Protest, Video, Youtube

Uruguay's football coach Oscar Tabarez's wife hospitalized after acid attack in Montevideo

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – The wife of Uruguay's football coach, Oscar Tabarez, sustained severe burn injuries after an acid attack, by some unknown persons, near her home in capital city of Montevideo.

Oscar Tabarez wife hospitalized after acid attack in Montevideo

According to details; the Silvia Martinez, 61, was walking on her way to home on Saturday afternoon when two unidentified person riding a motorbike came near her and the rear-seated person throw what police described as a "corrosive liquid" over her and vanished from the scene.

Martinez rushed back home where Tabarez called an ambulance. She was admitted to hospital with burns to 25 per cent of her body, including her face and arms.

Tabarez, who led fourth-ranked Uruguay to the World Cup semi-finals last year, informed the police about attack, but the purpose behind the attack remain mystery - though Martinez told earlier that she had been receiving death threats.

"They didn't steal anything. They threw the liquid while slowing down and then sped off," said Montevideo police spokesman Jose Luis Rondan. "They didn't shove her, or insult her, nothing."

Wales Football Manager Gary Speed Dead at 42 -- Tributes Continue to Pour in from Football World

CHESTER – Gary Speed, Wales manager, found dead at his home in Chester today (Sunday, Nov. 27) morning. According to police sources; he was hanged himself to death. He was 42.

Wales Football Manager Gary Speed Dead at 42

The former midfielder won 85 international caps and had been national team boss for 10 games. Speed has played for Everton, Newcastle, Bolton and Sheffield United before being appointed manager of Wales in December 2010 after retiring as a player in May last year.

The Football Association of Wales confirmed the news after being authorized by Speed’s family to release the news.

A police spokesperson told that police was informed about the sudden death at an address in Huntington at 7.08 am on Sunday 27 November 2011. When police reached at the address the 42-year-old was found dead. The next of kin have been informed and have confirmed the identity of the man as Gary Speed.

Tributes are continuously pouring in for Gary Speed from the greats of footballs all around the globe.

The Manchester United striker Michael Owen, who lives near the star, tweeted: "Just cannot believe the news regarding Gary Speed. We waved at each other a couple of days ago dropping our kids off at school. I'm numb."

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Jonathan Ford said: "I, and all of the football family of Wales, am devastated by the news of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this difficult time."

Yuvraj Singh under treatment for lungs tumour -- Mother hailed support from BCCI and team mates

NEW DELHI, India (Nov. 26) – India’s classy left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh suffering from "non-malignant tumour" in his left lung – the actual reason behind his requested exit from upcoming ODI series against West Indies. He is also likely to miss the Test series in Australia.

Yuvraj Singh Under Treatment for Lungs Tumour

Reportedly, Yuvraj Singh has only played one Test match against England since India won the ICC World Cup 2011 and has been dealing with health problems since then.

The initials reports and scans suggested that Singh was having some serious health issues due to a golf-ball-sized bulge was located over his left lung; which in medical terms is called an abnormal tumor called ‘lymphoma’. There were quite significant chances that the tumour could be malignant; but doctors advised to undergo even thorough diagnosis process.

The detailed scanning and biopsy reports, after returning back from England’s tour, although negated the seriousness of the issue and the tumor diagnosed finally as non-malignant and non-threatening that can be cured through proper medication and therapy.

“In medical terms, Yuvraj is now in a much better state and on his way to a full recovery,” Yuvraj's mother Shabnam said in a statement.

Shabnam further told that Yuvraj wasn’t in hurry at all for his return to the Indian team; therefore, he had notified the BCCI about his unavailability for the West Indies series.

"Now his entire focus is to re-gain full fitness. He is already preparing himself to play the one-day series in Australia. He doesn't want to rush things, he wants to be hundred percent fit before resuming his cricket for India," she said further in her statement.

Shabnam also appreciated the support of BCCI and Yuvraj's team-mates in this time of crisis.


Watch video report on Yuvi's health concerns below:


MAD NEWS

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Sharad Pawar Slapped by Indian Youth (Watch Video)

NEW DELHI, India –Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) Sharad Pawar, happens to be India’s Union Agriculture Minister, has been slapped by a youth at the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) centre in Delhi on Thursday.

International Cricket Council Chairman Sharad Pawar Slapped by Indian Youth

The minister was attacked as he was leaving the premises after attending a literary function. The attacker, identified as Harvinder Singh, was reportedly angry over the minister's inability to control price rise.

Sharad Pawar has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from 2005 to 2008. In 2010, Sharad Pawar became the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after England's David Morgan.

The attacker later said that he had attacked him for continuous price rise in the country and he had no regret for his action. The man who assaulted Pawar allegedly attacked another former Union minister on Saturday.

Read more and watch the video of the incident below:

MAD NEWS

Thomas Wayne Rooney, Father of Man United Star, Arrested by Police in Steve Jennings match Betting Scam

LIVERPOOL – Police has arrested the father of Manchester United Star Wayne Rooney’s father in an alleged match fixing scandal. His 54-year-old uncle, Richie, is also reportedly among the 9 men arrested on account of betting scam on a Scottish Premier League football match.

Thomas Wayne Rooney held with his elder brother in football match betting scandal

According to details available, as police is hesitating to name to suspect openly, the 48-year-old (Thomas) Wayne Rooney senior was detained at his home in the West Derby area of Liverpool. There were also uncertain reports that the Rooney’s brother John was involved for investigating by police.

England soccer star Wayne Rooney, who plays for Manchester United, has not been drawn in in the match fixing probe.

The investigation surrounds specifically a Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Hearts on Dec. 14; therefore one of the Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings is also among the 9 suspects arrested by police.

Furthermore, the investigation focuses on an incident in which Jennings was sent out, after getting a red card, with eight minutes remaining of the game.

Russian Plane Crash Tragedy --Alexander Galimov: The Last Survivor of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Died Today

MOSCOW, Russia (Monday, Sept. 12) – Alexander Galimov died today in a Moscow hospital due to his fatal burn injuries after hanging between life and death for five days.

Alexander Galimov: The Last Survivor of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Died Today

The 26-year-old Alexander Galimov was the last survivor of a top Russian hockey team, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, which was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday (Sept. 07).

According to the Vishnevsky hospital sources; Galimov died of the severe burns that covered about 90 percent of his body, despite the best efforts of doctors in its burn unit, considered one of the best in Russia.

At least 44 people died in Wednesday’s plane crash including 37 members, players, coaches and staff of the local Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ice hockey club. A Yakovlev Yak-42 passenger plane crashed and caught fire moments after taking off. It crashed just 500 meters away from runway.

After the death of Alexander Galimov only one more survivor left who is flight crew member Alexander Sizov, remained in intensive care at Moscow's Sklifosovsky hospital.

Former Indian Captain Muhammad Azharuddin's Son Ayazzuddin, 19, Killed in Road Accident -- Time of India Video Report

HYDERABAD, India (Sept. 11) – Star batsman and former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin's son died in a motorbike accident in Hyderabad today (Sunday, Sept. 11) morning about 6:30 am.

Muhammad Azharuddin's Son Ayazzuddin, 19, Killed in Road Accident

According to details; the 19-year-old Ayazzuddin was on his power motorbike and having a race with his friend, named as Adnan, near the Hyderabad International airport when his motorbike gone out of control and slipped on the road. Ayyazzuddin got fatal head injuries despite of wearing helmet at the time of accident.  

Ayazzuddin was shifted to the Apollo hospital for treatment but he surrendered to his severe head injuries. Few unconfirmed reports suggest that he was accompanying with his cousin Afzal, who is in critical condition right now.

Ayazzuddin was the second son of Azharuddin’s first wife Naureen. He was an upcoming cricket star with a born talent from his superstar father and has often been seen practicing the game with his father, Muhammed Azharuddin.   

Muhammad Azharuddin is presently in London and will rush back to Hyderabad on hearing the tragic news.

Watch the video of times of India below:

Watch Video: Nude Rugby Match Played Between Men (The Nude Blacks) and Women (Spanish Senoritas) in Dunedin, NZ

DUNEDIN, New Zealand – The Nude Blacks (men), Dunedin’s rugby side, took on Spanish Senoritas (women) (aka Spanish Conquistadores) in a strip rugby match at Dunedin Rugby Club, Kettle Park on September 10, 2011 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Nude Rugby Match Played Between Men and Women in Dunedin, NZ

Spanish Senoritas got the chance to play against the Nude Blacks after winning a video-based competition in this unofficial Rugby World Cup match.

 The rules were simple… every time the boys scored the Senoritas would put a piece of clothing on. Every time the Senoritas scored a try, they took a piece of clothing off.

The Spanish Senoritas won 25-20 which happened to be the first loss for the Nude Blacks in last 9 years.

Watch the video below, but beware … Video contains full frontal nudity.

Watch Video -- Dynamo Minsk's Heartbreaking Tribute to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

MINSK, Belarus – Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season’s opening was postponed due to the gloomy incident in which 37 members of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl died in Wednesday's plane crash while on their way to Minsk to open the KHL season. 

Dynamo Minsk's Heartbreaking Tribute to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

When the Russian Yak-42 jet aircraft crashed on Wednesday, it was carrying the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl players to their season opener against Dynamo Minsk.

With the KHL season postponed until Monday, Dynamo chose to honor the Lokomotiv team on the ice on Thursday night during the time they would have been playing.

More than 15,000 fans including league officials and politicians came to watch Dynamo take the ice opposite photos of the lost Lokomotiv players and coaches. As an orchestra played a requiem, Dynamo players took turns putting pucks into their own empty net, as the names of the Lokomotiv dead were read out.

Watch the video of the tribute paid by Dynamo Minsk to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl:

Soccer Clubs Transfer Updates: Financial Complications Halted Samir Nasri's Debut for Manchester City

Frenchman Samir Nasri was expecting to debut for Manchester City at Bolton Wanderers on Sunday, at least up to few hours ago; but now it looks almost impossible because of few financial implications found in his transfer agreement from Arsenal to Manchester City.

Samir Nasri's Transfer from Arsenal to Manchester City Delayed Due to Overlooked Fine Details of Agreement

Reportedly, the two clubs have agreed the basis of an agreement involving whopping €25 million but the fine details, regarding the payment of fees to the agents involved in the deal, were overlooked that might now cause a delay in materializing the transfer deal of Samir Nasri. 

Nasri has already turned down the renewal of existing contract offer from Arsenal worth €103,000 a week while accepting double the figure at Manchester City. If accepted Arsenal’s new contract offer would have made Nasri one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history.

After finalizing the transfer deal Samir Nasri will follow Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor and Gael Clichy from Arsenal to Manchester City.

VIDEO: David Villa Abused and Insulted Mesut Ozil and His Religion (Islam) During a Super Cup Match Between Barcelona and Real Madrid

Mesut Ozil is certainly regarded as the calmest soccer player of modern game by the serious soccer followers and lovers; therefore, there might be a solid reason that he reacted in that way.

David Villa and Mesut Ozil Fight During Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Super Cup Match

Answer.yahoo.com asked publicly: David Villa Abused Mesut Ozil's Religion (Islam)?

One of a soccer follower responded to the question and incident with the words: 

"I agree completely with Yasmin, Ozil is probably not only the calmest guy in madrid, but probably of all soccer today. he is the only one who never complains of fouls on him or refereeing. besides, some say villa has 4 teammates that are islam, but so what? all he wants to do is provoke ozil. shame on villa.I hope there is a serious punishment on villa, mourinho, and marcelo. players like kaka, messi and ronaldo should be awarded for not taking part"

From the video above no one can exactly catch the words that were exchanged between David Villa and Mesut Ozil but slapping anyone in the presence of referees and judges is itself an offence to be punished at the maximum.

Watch the video below and decide impartially:

Arsenal Midfielder Samir Nasri a Step Closer to Manchester City Transfer in £25 million Deal

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has forwarded a step further to join Manchester City, Sky News reported.

Arsenal Midfielder Samir Nasri a Step Closer to Manchester City Transfer

Just two days after losing captain Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona, reports last night suggested Arsenal have also accepted trounce in their efforts to hold on to Manchester City target Samir Nasri. 

The transfer is likely to go through within the next 24 hours and the 24-year-old Nasri is believed to be moving to the Etihad Stadium for around £25 million after rejecting a contract extension at Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was hoping to hold his fellow countryman but, with the player having less than a year to run on his contract, he has unwillingly decided to cash in rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Frenchman is tipped to arrive in Manchester for a medical on Thursday.

Csec Fabregas Ready to Move From Arsenal to FC Barcelona as Transfer Deal to be Signed on Monday: Club Sources

After long time of more than eight years Cesc Fabregas is set to rejoin his boyhood club FC Barcelona which he left when he was just 16.

Csec Fabregas Ready to Move From Arsenal to FC Barcelona

Reportedly, Arsenal and Barcelona have confirmed that the deal, expected to be worth between 36 million and 40 million euros, has already been finalized.

The statement regarding the issue can be read on the official website of Arsenal stating, "Arsenal announces today that they have reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona for Cesc Fabregas to move to Spain".

Confirming the news FC Barcelona stated that preliminary agreement between Arsenal and FC Barcelona was likely to be signed on Monday after the medical check up of Fabregas and then he will be free to move to Spain.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the contribution of Csec Fabregas towards the success of their club and wished him future success. He told that although they didn't want to leave Fabregas but looking at the desire of the player to return to his hometown, we accepted the offer from Barcelona.

Wesley Sneijder Desperate to Join Manchester United - - Ready to Lower Wage Demand

Wesley Sneijder Desperate to Join Manchester United

In the latest move Wesley Sneijder is reportedly ready to cut in his wage demand for a potential and most discussed switchover from Inter Milan to Manchester United.

After a long negotiations all this summer Manchester United, earlier this week, dropped the idea to engage Dutch international Wesley Sneijder
in replacement for the retired Paul Scholes.

It was reported earlier that Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, CEO of the club, withdraws from 27-year old due to high wage demand of £200,000-a-week along with reported £35million asking price. In a statement came thereafter Sir Alex Ferguson showed his confidence with the current bunch of players. "I’m happy with the young players I’ve got", he said.

However, with Sneijder desperately looking for a way out of Italy, as he is unconvinced Inter Milan can challenge for honours this season, the former Real Madrid and Ajax star is ready to lower his financial demands. Whether that would be enough to tempt Ferguson and United to renew their interest in the Dutchman remains a mystery for the time being.

Manchester United decided to Quit the Bid for Dutch International Wesley Sneijder on High wage Demand

Uncertainty caused by UK riots has outshined the start of the Premier League season a little, but if we look past that there is every reason to believe this term could be one of the best yet.

Manchester United Walk Away from Dutch International Wesley Sneijder on High wage Demand

The Daily Mail reports Manchester United have given up on their bid to sign Wesley Sneijder from Inter Milan. There has been no movement on the prospective purchase of the 27-year-old for months and, with only 19 days remaining until the transfer window closes, the Premier League champions consider the prospect of a move for him to be closed.

But inside sources told media that Man United have now grown tired of a saga that has dragged on since the end of last season and have decided to pull the plug on the deal.

Reportedly, the Dutch international, was a bit overage with respect to the limit set by Untied for new signing; therefore, Sir Alex Ferguson, and chief executive David Gill have decided to walk away from a player who was demanding in excess of £200,000-a-week in wages.

Arsenal Ready to Leave Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas in Two Deals Worth of £60m

Arsenal Ready to Leave Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas

The episode of Cesc Fabregas’ transfer to Barcelona is looking like heading towards a conclusion last night as Arsenal finally has shown a green signal to allow him to leave as well as accepting an offer for Samir Nasri from Manchester City in two deals worth around £60m in total.

Barcelona expects to tie up a deal for Fabregas this week that is weighted in favour of his great success in the last season. Reportedly, the deal to be finalized is thought to be €34m paid up front and up to €6m in add-ons. Those add-ons break down as €2m for each of the first two league titles Fabregas might potentially win and another €2m for a Champions League victory.

The payments are designed over his first five years at the club and depend upon the number of game he would play for Barcelona. The incentive for Barcelona is that it is a way of them staggering the payments. Yet the deal still falls well short of the £40m valuation previously put on the player this summer by Wenger.

As far as Samir Nasri is concerned, it would now appear that Wenger is ready to sell the player this summer to Manchester City for £23m. Nasri is out of contract next summer and already had a £200,000-a-week deal on the table from City. Contrary to a claim made earlier that it would be impossible for Arsenal to sell both players, the passion of both players to leave Arsenal has left Wenger with little option.

Opening weekend of Premier League under threat from London rioting

LONDON – London rioting continues which is not only affecting daily routine life of the overall Britain, especially the residents of the capital and surroundings; but its now going to affect the sporting events schedule in the capital city of United Kingdom.

Premier League's opening weekend under threat from London rioting

Reportedly, England v Holland friendly scheduled for tonight at Wembley was keeping in view the rising threat of violence and rioting across London. In the wake of this situation, as per instructions of Premier League, football clubs have to decide about the fate of weekend's fixtures particularly the three games to be played in London.

To continue reading use the link given below:

 

MAD NEWS 

Manchester United's Mexican Striker Javier Hernandez Got Injured During Pre-season Pratice Session

LONDON - - Manchester United is on a pre-season tour of U.S. where the club’s Mexican striker Javier Hernandez suffered from a concussion and had to spent Tuesday night in hospital.

Manchester United's Mexican Striker Javier Hernandez

According to club’s official statement on Wednesday; Hernandez, 23, got injured during aa pratice session at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey ahead of United's friendly with the MLS All-stars.

Hernandez, having 29 international appearances on his credit, also nicknamed as Chicharito (which means ‘little pea’ in Mexican language).

A United spokesperson said on the club website, “Chicharito sustained a mild concussion during training last night”.

"We have taken all the necessary precautions, which included an overnight stay in hospital. The manager will give further updates in due course."

Hernandez has scored 13 Premier League goals in his debut campaign after signing from Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara for just seven million pounds ($11.4 million).

Complete VIDEO of Texas Rangers' Fan Shannon Stone's Funeral Procession

Shannon Stone, Texas Rangers' Fan, Fell to Death During Match

BROWNWOOD, TX – Scores turned out for the funeral procession of Lt. Shannon Stone, a die hard fan of Texas Rangers, who died last Thursday during the match between Texas and Oakland.

Shannon Stone fell from the left-hand stands while trying to catch a ball tossed by Rangers’ outfielder Josh Hamilton. (For complete report with photos and video click HERE.)

Watch the video below.