BECKHAM SEES ‘BRIGHT’ FUTURE FOR CHINA GAME
SHANGHAI: Football superstar David Beckham said Thursday he sees a “bright” future for the Chinese game despite past corruption scandals and the dismal performance of the national team. Visiting Shanghai as ambassador to the Chinese Super League, the recently-retired former England captain defended his decision to take up the role, which has been viewed as an ambitious attempt by the football authorities to improve the battered image of the Chinese game. The 38-year-old began his new role in Chinese football in March, before announcing his retirement last month after winning the French league title with Paris Saint-Germain.
AFP
Read more :
- Gore shines, then praises coach for 49ers’ transformation
ATLANTA - Frank Gore scored the winning touchdown in the San Francisco 49ers 28-24 NFC Championship win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and immediately praised coach Jim Harbaugh for tur... - Rafael Nadal hails “unbelievable” Andy Murray
Rafael Nadal had no complaints following his loss to Andy Murray in the Japanese Open final earlier today.
The Spaniard appeared to be on his way to victory when he took the first set 6-3 ... - Rafael Nadal focused on self improvement
Rafael Nadal has claimed that he wants to improve his own game rather than focus on keeping up with Novak Djokovic.
The Spaniard has lost his last seven matches against Djokovic but admits... - Maria Sharapova vows to improve after Olympic defeat
Maria Sharapova has insisted that her recent defeat to Serena Williams at the Olympics will motivate her to improve for the upcoming US Open.
The Russian was swept away 6-0 6-1 at Wimbledo... - Sharapova beats Wozniacki but McIlroy gives exhibition
Maria Sharapova defeated Caroline Wozniacki in the BNP Paribas Showdown, despite world number one golfer Rory McIlroy winning a point against the Russian.
The 22-year-old Northern Irishman... - Lionel Messi wary of Bolivian highlands
Argentina may be cruising towards the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but world player of the year Lionel Messi is still nervous ahead of Tuesday's trip to Bolivia.
The South American heavyweigh... - Biado finishes fourth in Ultimate 10-Ball
Unheralded Carlo Biado finished fourth overall in the Ultimate 10-Ball Championships held at the Harrah’s Resort in Tunica, Mississippi.
Biado ousted compatriot Alex Pagulayan in their do-... - France’s Simon a wreck after Monfils marathon
MELBOURNE - Gilles Simon is going to give it his best shot but accepts that he will probably not beat Andy Murray at the Australian Open on Monday after wrecking his body in a four-hour, 43...
