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Macheda’s goal will galvanise Ronaldo, ManU to win Quintuple: Ferguson

Macheda’s goal will galvanise Ronaldo, ManU to win Quintuple: FergusonLondon, Apr 7 : Sir Alex Ferguson has said new teen sensation Federico Macheda has kicked the club into overdrive.

Fergie claims the teenager's stoppage-time goal to beat Aston Villa will be the defining moment of the season as his side chase an amazing Quintuple.

"That goal has just galvanised the club. There will be an adrenalin rush and players like Cristiano Ronaldo will, hopefully, now go into overdrive," the United boss said.

Proteas players are much sought after IPL replacements

Bloemfontein (South Africa), Apr. 7: South African cricketers like batsman J P Duminy and left-arm quick Wayne Parnell have emerged as much sought after and potential replacements for players opting out of the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), given their recent performances against Australia.

A bid of Rand 9.5 million has already been tabled for Duminy, while Parnell is emerging as a red-hot buy after his excellent performance on the second one-day international against Australia.

Yusuf Abdulla is the most recent South African to be snapped up. The Kings XI Punjab approached him after West Indian seamer Jerome Taylor was injured in an auto accident.

Son appears to be following in Beck’s footie steps

Son appears to be following in Beck’s footie stepsLondon, Apr. 7 : England soccer star David Beckham''s son, Brooklyn, appears to be following in his father footsteps by showing off his football skills at an Italian park.

Brooklyn, 10, enjoyed the Italian sunshine as he and his two brothers Romeo, six, and Cruz, four, visited the park for a kickabout, The Telegraph reports.

Accompanied by a minder, Brooklyn displayed some of the skills he may have inherited from his father, who is currently on loan at AC Milan until the end of the season.

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend Fleming

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend FlemingLondon, Apr 7: England’s No. 1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to win Wimbledon this year by doubles legend Peter Fleming.

John McEnroe’s former playing partner believes in-form Murray looks unbeatable right now.

The 21-year-old Scot equalled Tim Henman’s career haul of 11 titles on Sunday by beating world No. 3 Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Masters, the tournament unofficially considered as the fifth Grand Slam.

India achieves series win in New Zealand after 41 years

India achieves series win in New Zealand after 41 yearsWellington, Apr. 7: Though rain played spoilsport on the fifth and final day of the third test match between India and New Zealand forcing a draw from absolute victory, India achieved the cherished goal of a series victory here after 41 years.

ManU’s teen sensation cost them just 35,000 pounds

ManU’s teen sensation cost them just 35,000 poundsLondon, Apr 7: The 17-year-old Manchester United teen sensation, Federico Macheda, earns little more than a grand a week, the amount Rio Ferdinand picks up every two hours.

A row has erupted in Italy with his old club Lazio fuming at being paid so little in compensation after Macheda’s match-winner against Aston Villa on Sunday.

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