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I won’t quit Barcelona for any English Premier League side: Messi

London, Apr 30: Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has disappointed his fans in England by revealing that he will not play in the Premier League because his heart belongs to Barcelona. When asked if he could ever envisage playing in England, Messi said: “I don’t even think about that. Barcelona is my life, they have brought me to where I am today and I could not leave,” The Mirror quoted Messi, as saying.I could not leave, I don’t want to leave.

Wenger fears striker Eduardo can be asked to leave Arsenal

London, Apr 30 : Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger fears striker Eduardo could be asked to leave the club this summer, as he has failed to make an impact after recovering from an ankle break suffered in February 2008. “He is very important, but I will assess it and sit down with him before the end of the season to see how he feels,” Wenger said. “He is 27 and wants to play but we extended his contract because we believe in him.

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Roo shrugs of groin strain and is raring for title tilt

London, Apr.30 : Thirty four-goal striker Wayne Rooney has shrugged off a groin strain and will return to training today. The 24-year-old has once again defied medical opinion to declare himself fit and give United a massive boost in the Premier League title race, The Sun reports. Rooney has had a number of injury problems in the last two months.

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China accepts IOC’s decision to take back Olympics medal

Beijing, Apr 30 : The Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) has said it respects the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision of stripping its women’s team of a bronze medal won at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The decision to strip the women’s team of the medal was taken after one of its athletes, Dong Fangxiao, was found to be under age. “The Chinese Olympic Committee has always been committed to safeguarding the fair-play principle in sports and has always ordered its athletes and officials to comply with all rules and regulations of the relevant international federations,” said a COC statement.

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Marriage festivities over, now my focus is on cricket: Shoaib

Islamabad, Apr.30 : Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has said that with festivities of his wedding with Indian tennis star over, he would now concentrate on his cricket. Shoaib, who is currently in India, said he is eagerly waiting to hear from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) inquiry committee on the ban imposed on him, so that he can start planning his comeback. Shoaib said his bride Sania was overwhelmed by the reception received in Pakistan and greatly enjoyed the stay in the country.

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South Korean golfers call off OneAsia boycott

Singapore, April 30 – The stand-off by the South Korean golfers towards the OneAsia golf Tour thawed with the golfers calling off their boycott of OneAsia tournaments Friday. Korean players have been assured more entries in forthcoming events, according to the Korean PGA. With the boycott having been called off, it was a big relief for OneAsia, which is made up of Australian, Chinese and Korean golf bodies.

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Six steps to a happy sex life

London, Apr 30 : Feeling shy to make that first move in the bedroom? Well, here are six sex tips to get you all raring to go and sweep your man off his feet. 1.

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Gwyneth Paltrow says best solution to tantrums is to use earplugs!

London, April 30 : American actress Gwyneth Paltrow says that the best way to deal with kids’ tantrums is to use earplugs. The 37-year-old actress who has revealed the secret of successful parenting has two kids, daughter Apple, soon to be 6, and son Moses, 5. Married to Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, Paltrow feels that the best way to cope with the problem is block your ears, reports The Daily Express.

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Bullock nearly gave away baby news at Oscars

London, April 30 : Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock almost spilled the beans about having adopted a baby during the Oscar ceremony – the socks of her newly adopted baby kept slipping out of her purse. Bullock had adopted Louis from New Orleans in January this year. But she wanted to keep Louis a secret until the end of the Oscars ceremony, reports The Daily Star.

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