Sports / Sports scandals

Man sues Yao Ming, pharmacy chain for 'misleading' fish oil pill

Former NBA star Yao Ming is being sued by Beijing resident Feng Changshun for endorsing a health food product that Feng said misleads consumers.

Russia tennis player Krotiouk gets life ban for match-fixing

2013-06-08 13:17

Tennis' anti-corruption authorities Thursday banned Russian player Sergei Krotiouk from tennis for life for match-fixing.

Chinese soccer heads for goal of reform

2013-05-24 14:27

Chinese soccer is aiming for a goal of greater reform and organization, according to Chinese website Sina.com.

Four players suspended for faking their ages

2013-03-28 17:13

Four Chinese players, from Guangzhou Evergrande, Jiangsu Sainty, Dalian Aerbin and Henan Jianye, have been suspended for six months after being found guilty of faking their ages by the Chinese Football Association's disciplinary committee.

Iraq allowed to play friendlies at home, says FIFA

2013-03-22 15:39

Iraq will be allowed to play friendly matches at home again following approval from soccer's world governing body FIFA on Thursday.

FIFA asked to look into claims of wrongdoing in Indonesia

2013-03-22 14:31

Sunday's extraordinary congress in Jakarta that was hailed as a success by Indonesian soccer chiefs involved illegal practices and should be reconvened, a sacked official said on Wednesday.

Inter face UEFA investigation over racism allegations

2013-03-19 15:53

Inter Milan risk disciplinary proceedings after their fans were accused of racist behaviour during the Europa League last 16 clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA said on Monday.

Two fans arrested over racism at Chelsea match

2013-03-19 10:14

Two fans have been arrested over racially-aggravated public order offences at the Chelsea v West Ham United Premier League match at the weekend, London's Metropolitan Police said on Monday.

Asian football caretaker chief quits election 'out of own will'

2013-03-03 20:18

Asian football caretaker chief Zhang Jilong confirmed Sunday that he will not run for leadership election and the decision was made "totally out of his own will".

Bin Hammam ally nominated to run for AFC president

2013-02-26 10:41

FIFA executive committee member Worawi Makudi is a candidate to replace disgraced Mohamed bin Hammam as Asian Football Confederation president.

FIFA extends China match-fixing bans worldwide

2013-02-26 10:04

Match-fixing bans on 58 Chinese soccer officials and players will be extended worldwide, the sport's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

Chinese players chase their dreams to Portugal

2013-02-23 07:09

Dreams of emulating Cristiano Ronaldo have prompted nearly 40 Chinese youngsters to leave home and travel halfway round the world to improve their soccer skills in Portugal.

AFC steps up efforts to tackle match-fixing

2013-02-22 17:30

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has set up an internal task force in its latest efforts against match-fixing, which had plagued several of its member associations.

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