Sports World News of Tuesday, 13 September 2016Source: goal.comIbrahimovic backs Pogba to prove critics wrongZlatan IbrahimovicManchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Paul Pogba's "jealous" critics will be silenced by the midfielder. But Ibrahimovic has no doubt as to the 23-year-old's talents, insisting the France international will prove people wrong. "I did not know Paul before and now I know him personally, he is a boy who works hard, he wants to progress and has a good attitude. Pogba is yet to score or have an assist in three Premier League games, but United sit fourth with three wins. Ibrahimovic, who has already netted four times in the league, said the pressure on Pogba was enormous.

Sports World News of Tuesday, 13 September 2016Source: BBCAbby Wambach reveals alcohol and drug abuseAbby WambachOne of the biggest stars in women's football has talked about her former addiction to alcohol and prescribed drugs. Abby Wambach, who scored a world record 184 goals for the US team, said her arrest in April for driving under the influence was a wake-up call. Until her arrest, Wambach had abused alcohol and prescription drugs like Vicodin and Adderall for years. Because if I don't get so publicly shamed and publicly humiliated, I don't think I wake up," she said. The leading goalscorer in men or women's football retired in December after 15 years with the US women's team.

Sports World News of Tuesday, 13 September 2016Source: arsenal.comZlatan absence doesn’t weaken PSG - BellerinHector BellerinTwo years ago this week Hector Bellerin made his Champions League debut at Borussia Dortmund - a baptism of fire for the then teenage right back. Now one of Europe’s most exciting young players, Bellerin will line up against another multi-talented team on Tuesday night when Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain. One man the Spain international won’t need to worry about is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who left PSG for Manchester United in the summer. But Bellerin doesn’t think that makes Arsenal’s opponents any weaker. The team are up for it.”Angel di Maria is one of the “strong front three” and Bellerin played against him when we beat Manchester United in the FA Cup in 2014.

General News of Tuesday, 13 September 2016Source: crtv.cmGendarmerie: 35th batch of junior staff certificate graduateFile PhotoThe 35th batch of trainees for the junior staff certificate level II (CAT 2)of the national gendarmerie studied for six months at the Gendarmerie training centre in Yaoundé and carried out practical exercises in different parts of the country. The practical and professional training prepares for gendarmes of the rank and file to ascend to the grade of sub officers of the Gendarmerie. The Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence in charge of the National Gendarmerie, Jean Baptiste Bokam said the training comes at a time when the new penal code; the operational guide for gendarmes has been promulgated. He added that the projection of two formed Police Units to the Central African Republic for a peace keeping assignment as part of the United Nations Integrated Stabilisation Mission, MINUSCA should serve as an eye opener for the future sub officers who will be evaluated on the field. They were also reminded to keep professional secrets and be of good morals in a bid to better preserve national unity and integrity and protect Cameroonians and their property.

Religion of Tuesday, 13 September 2016Source: camfoot.comFeast of Tabaski: celebrations all over CameroonMoslem faithful nationwide celebrate the Feast of TabaskiIn Yaounde, the Imam pf Essos, Modibo Halibou Ibrahima called for sharing while praying for peace in Cameroon just like Imam Aboubakar Oummar of the Tsinga Mosque. Prisoners were part of the Tabaski Feast in Maroua as the Imam, Ousman Oumar called on them to be submissive and patient. The scene was slightly different in Bamenda where prayers for peace in Cameroon and Gabon were said. In Douala, Sheikh Mohamat Malik Farout prayed for peace and unity in Cameroon and told the faithful to put spirituality at the centre of all they do. Ebolowa was also dominated by prayers for peace meanwhile Imam El Hadj Mohammadou Oummaroy called on the youth to be patriotic and respectful.

Sports World News of Tuesday, 13 September 2016Source: BBCLukaku treble sinks SunderlandRomelu LukakuRomelu Lukaku scored an 11-minute hat-trick as Everton maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a win at Sunderland in the Premier League. The Belgium striker netted his first club goal since March with a header from Idrissa Gueye's cross, then nodded home Yannick Bolasie's delivery. Jermain Defoe shot over for Sunderland, who are yet to win in the league under former Toffees manager David Moyes. With only one point from the first four matches, only Stoke's inferior goal difference keeps Sunderland off the bottom of the table. If there had been one negative during Ronald Koeman's impressive start as Everton boss it was the continued poor form of the club's formerly prolific leading marksman Lukaku.

Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: goal.comYour sister's whorish c***' - Tevez sent off for foul-mouthed tiradeBoca Juniors star Carlos Tevez in actionBoca Juniors star Carlos Tevez earned a red card for dissent on Sunday, after unleashing a tirade that was far from acceptable for an afternoon audience. But he would not have another opportunity to impact the game, as he received his marching orders just over half an hour into the clash. Tevez picked up a yellow card for a late challenge, but it was his reaction to the decision that sealed his fate. "Your sister's whorish c***," the forward spat at referee German Delfino, despite the fact it was a clear booking. Unfortunately for Carlitos, not even the frenzied atmosphere of the Bombonera could drown out his insult, as Delfino heard the remark and immediately reached for a second yellow.

Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: BBCBanned Michel Platini given permission to address UEFA meetingPayment that led to Platini's ban from football is still under investigation by Swiss prosecutorMichel Platini has been given permission to address European football's governing body UEFA when it meets this week - despite the former president being banned from all football activity. Frenchman Platini, 61, was head of UEFA until his ban for breaching ethics rules over a £1.3m "disloyal payment". "The FIFA ethics committee has informed UEFA that Michel Platini will be allowed to address the 12th Extraordinary UEFA Congress in Athens on 14 September," it said in a statement. The ethics committee of world governing body Fifa handed down an initial eight-year ban for Platini and Fifa's then-president Sepp Blatter last year. But the ethics committee felt the pair had demonstrated an "abusive execution" of their positions.

Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: BBCRio Paralympics: Algeria goalball team 'did not boycott' gamesThe US goalball team in action against JapanThe Algerian women's goalball team have arrived in Rio after missing their first two games against the US and Israel. But a team spokesman insisted they had had traffic issues, and said he was "astonished" by the accusation. 'Politics seeping into Paralympics'The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) says it is investigating why the team failed to arrive in Rio on time. "It could be a slap on the wrist, or we could remove the goalball team from the tournament altogether," he added. The Algerian women's team is next due to play on Monday against Japan and then again on Tuesday against Brazil.

Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: goal.comIt's been hard not to think about Arsenal - PSG star LucasParis Saint-Germain attacker Lucas MauraParis Saint-Germain attacker Lucas Maura admits that his side’s thoughts have been turned towards Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal for some time. “The Champions League is coming and it starts with a tough match,” he told Goal. “We’ll play a very strong Arsenal team. “I think we should do things a little differently this season,” he said. We must progress during the season with the championship to get there, but I think we can reach further and why not win the Champions League.”

Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: BBCStan Wawrinka deserves to be in 'big five' - Novak DjokovicWawrinka (right) adds the US Open to his 2014 Australian Open and 2015 French Open titlesWorld number one Novak Djokovic says tennis now has a 'big five' following Stan Wawrinka's US Open triumph. Wawrinka beat Djokovic in four sets on Sunday to win his third Grand Slam. "He plays best in the big matches and definitely deserves to be mentioned in the mix of top players," said Djokovic. In head-to-head matches against them, Wawrinka trails Djokovic 19-5, against Murray he is 9-7 down, Federer leads 18-3 while Nadal is 15-3. In reaching the US Open final, Wawrinka spent almost nine hours longer on court than Djokovic, a beneficiary of three retirements during the event in New York.

Sports World News of Monday, 12 September 2016Source: BBCAustralia rugby league player dies after tackleSome researchers say there is a link between head injuries sustained in rugby and dementiaA 28-year-old man has died in hospital after being tackled during an amateur rugby league game in rural Australia. Officials attempted to resuscitate Grant Cook after he collapsed on the field on Sunday in Murwillumbah, in New South Wales. Mr Cook - who had played rugby league all his life - received a head injury and went into cardiac arrest as a result of the tackle, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported. (Colleen Cook on Facebook)"Country Rugby League (CRL) send their sincere condolences to the family and friends of 28-year-old Grant Cook who tragically passed away whilst playing for the Murwillumbah Mustangs Rugby League Club. CRL will be offering counselling to the family and both teams who participated in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League match."

The wheelchair racer, who won a silver medal on Saturday in the 400m, said she signed euthanasia papers in 2008. The Belgian press had reported she might take her life after Rio, but she rejected the speculation at a news conference following her victory. "When the moment comes when I have more bad days than good days, then I have my euthanasia papers, but the time is not there yet," she told journalists in Rio. In spite of it, she achieved a distinguished career in wheelchair racing, winning 100m gold and 200m silver in the 2012 London Olympics, and now a silver medal in Rio. Because I love the sport, sport is my life."

Sports World News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: today.ngFive Nigerian referees fail FIFA fitness testFile photoFive Nigerian male football referees have failed the FIFA Physical Fitness Test held at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday. The match officials were among the 16 ungraded FIFA referees invited by the Nigerian Referees Association for a possible upgrade. “Five out of the seven invited male referees failed the test and they will wait till next year for another opportunity. Imiere explained: “Their own is medical issue; they did not come with their Electrocardiogram report which is a prerequisite to participate in the fitness test. “That is why we have given them two weeks to come back for the fitness test.

Sports World News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: goal.comMihajlovic: Hart could have done betterJoe HartSinisa Mihajlovic was quick to defend Joe Hart but admitted the England goalkeeper "could have done better" with Atalanta's equaliser as Torino slumped to a 2-1 defeat in Bergamo. Debutant Hart flapped at a corner with his side leading 1-0, allowing the hosts to equalise and then go on to win 2-1. "[Hart] made a good save on the corner, but he could have done better," he told the media after the defeat. "There were individual errors, and, of course, the fewer you make, the more chance you can win." "They are individual errors we have paid for, not team errors," he told Sky Italia.