Buffon, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, had previously said next season would be his last.

If South Korea manage to win on Tuesday, they will take a huge step to joining Iran in next year's World Cup in Russia.

The Aston Villa midfielder pulled up sore after Australia's 3-2 World Cup qualifier win over Saudi Arabia last week.

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In a tweet, the Munich police confirmed that the policewoman's injuries were serious and that the suspect was already in custody.

Malcolm Turnbull said Australia's history of successfully holding major sports events meant it was well-placed to host the football showpiece.

High flying Ghanaian midfielder Rahman Chibsah says he is taking his time to decide his next step after his impressive showing in the Italian Serie B. The 23-year-old played for Benevento on loan in the just ended Serie B season where he made 41 appearances and scored six goals which helped the Witches to book their Serie A ticket via the play off. I still have a contract with Sassuolo so I will go back as my loan deal has ended and we will see what will happen, Chibsah told Footballmadeinghana.com

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The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Monday said it has targeted 900,000 South Sudanese households with livelihood assistance in a bid to mitigate food crises that hit hard the urban and peri-urban populations. FAO officer-in-charge Jacqueline Were said the partnership with World Vision and the Ministry of Agriculture seeks to fight hunger and strengthen livelihoods through emergency crop, vegetable [...] The post FAO

Pope Francis has told a group of Nigerian priests to pledge obedience to him or face suspension from the church. The row is over the refusal by clergy in the Diocese of Ahiara to accept the appointment of a Bishop in 2012. The Pontiff told an audience of Nigerian Catholics in Rome last week that the “people of God are [...] The post Pope demands Nigerian priests’ obedience appeared

Dainzin Norbu has been a little busy during the past twenty days. As a mountaineer, his main job is climbing the high altitude, snowy mountains of Southwest China’s Tibet, but the 29-year-old Tibetan can also be seen on the football pitch. This is a more frequent occurrence as of late, with the Chinese National Games […]

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The Minister for Inner-City and Zongo Development, Alhaji Boniface Abubakari Saddique has stated that the Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) to be established is not for marriage, funeral and naming ceremonies. “I want to emphasise that the ZoDF is not meant for parochial interest such as paying individual hospital bills for naming and marriage ceremonies,” he said. Ahaji Saddique, therefore, cautioned [...] The post Zongo

Ghanaian forward George Payne will be given an opportunity to undergo a trial with Diego Maradonas Al Fujairah. According to a report by kickgh.com the Ghanaian will arrive in the United Arab Emirates this week and will be assessed by the technical handlers of the club. He could earn himself a permanent deal with the Reds if he impresses the former Argentina international. "It is a great step in my career and am hoping to play under one of the greatest footballers in the world,"

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at the weekend affirmed that Zongo development remains a key priority of the government.   He said government has earmarked GH¢219 million to facilitate and provide the developmental needs of Zongo communities in the country. The Vice President said this when he joined Muslims at the Sunyani Central Mosque to offer prayers on Sunday Dr [...] The post Veep:

Asante Kotoko coach Steve Polack says he is delighted with his side's performance against Aduana Stars in week 18 of the Ghana Premier League at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park on Monday. The Porcupine Warriors earned a vital point against the high flying Ogya Boys, who are yet to lose a game at their stomping ground in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign. Speaking to reporters in the aftermath of the game, Polack expressed his delight with the outcome of the results. To be honest,

Scores of residents in Takoradi in the Western region have been rendered homeless following a heavy downpour on Monday. The rains have also disrupted healthcare delivery as some hospitals in the region have been heavily flooded. Displaced residents are putting up with friends and other relations with properties running into thousands of Cedis being destroyed. […] The post Flood

Ghana yesterday joined the world to mark this year’s World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL). Under the global theme, “In Conflicts and Disaster, Protect Children from Child Labour”, the day is annually commemorated globally on June 12. Set aside by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the significance of the day is to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of the [...] The post LET’S

A Koforidua Circuit Court has remanded a 27-year-old unemployed man into prison custody for attempted robbery. Michael Odu, also known as Efo, and his accomplice (deceased) allegedly attempted to rob passengers at a spot between Daboro Forestry and a private mortuary, located at Nsawam. He was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit crime and attempt to commit crime [...] The post Man remanded

A self-styled medical doctor has been arrested by the police for allegedly duping victims under the pretext of securing them National Health Insurance (NHIS) cards. Briefing The Ghanaian Times, the Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Superintendent of Police Afia Tenge, said Silas Prosper Kudiabor, 35, unemployed, resident at Kaneshie, Accra, was arrested at the Accra Regional Hospital( [...] The post Fake