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RAGE AGAINST THE RULES: Zidane and Materazzi both have been handed out bans. (Photo: AP)

FIFA hands out 3-match ban to Zidane

Zidane and Materazzi were both fined and banned by FIFA on Thursday after the head-butting incident.

Baichung doesn’t want to play for India

Former Indian soccer captain Baichung Bhutia has said he is no longer motivated to play for the country.

India go down on Houghton's debut Houghton's stint with the Indian football team started on a dismal note when they were beaten by Vancouver Whitecaps.		Buffon prefers to stay at Juventus Buffon has decided to stay at Juventus despite the club being ordered to start next season in the second division.
Cannavaro, Emerson move to Madrid Cannavaro and Brazilian Emerson have agreed to join Real Madrid from troubled Serie A side Juventus.		Pekerman gives up Argentina job Argentina's Pekerman has confirmed he will not carry on in the job, the football association's president said.
Juventus reveal their appeal strategy The lawyer defending Juventus said their appeal would be based on their belief the punishment was not justified.		Brazil face player, coach scarcity Parreira's faith in his ageing team over the years has given little chance for new faces to emerge in the team.

FIFA to grill Zidane over head-butt The disciplinary committee could recommend that Zidane be shorn of his "Most Valuable Player" award from the World Cup.		A tragic end for footballer Sathyan In his prime, Sathyan was a much admired footballer. He also skippered India and won the Santosh Trophy and the Federation Cup.
Tevez return sparks controversy Tevez trained with Corinthians on Tuesday after spending the weekend in Buenos Aires and missing a crunch derby.		Footballer loses eye in on-field clash Bangoura was injured when he was hit on the face by the boot of Lu Gang in a Chinese Super League football match two weeks ago.
Barca start season peparations early The 2006 season is just around the corner and one of the first clubs to come out and stretch a leg is Barcelona.		Real sorry for Nistelrooy blunder Real Madrid blamed the gaffe to a computer error that Nistelrooy has already agreed to move to Spain.
Pressure no problem for Donadoni Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said on Tuesday that he relished the pressure of taking over the world champions.		Man U rejects Real’s bid for Nistelrooy Manchester United have rejected a bid from Real Madrid for striker Nistelrooy, club's manager said on Tuesday.
Man U coach expects young guns to fire Ferguson was happy with Solskjaer's performance but is hoping to see more encouraging signs from his touring party.		India's ex-soccer captain kills self Sathyan, who hails from Kerala, threw himself under the Kanyakumari-Chennai Egmore Express train near Chennai.
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