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Robinho walks out of City training camp

Robinho walks out of City training campLondon - Manchester City confirmed on Tuesday that Brazilian forward Robinho has left their training camp on Mallorca.

It is understood that Robinho left the island on Monday, with reports suggesting he had been involved in a row with club officials following the collapse of talks aimed at bringing his compatriot Kaka to the club.

Other reports suggested the forward had been told he could return to Brazil to celebrate his 25th birthday.

Manchester City fail to lure in Kaka

Manchester City fail to lure in KakaRome - AC Milan fans Tuesday were relieved by the news that Brazilian star Kaka turned down a massive offer from Manchester City and decided to remain with the Devils.

Club owner and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gave the announcement Monday night through two television channels, thus putting an end to speculations that began last week and triggered protests from hundreds of Milan fans.

"Kaka stays at Milan. It's a success for Kaka. He resisted and I'm happy that Milan have the honour to field among his great players a man like him," Berlusconi said.

Australia unlikely to tour Pakistan due to security apprehensions: PCB

Australia unlikely to tour Pakistan due to security apprehensions: PCBIslamabad, Jan. 20 : It is highly unlikely that the Australian cricket team will tour Pakistan amidst the precarious security conditions in the country, a top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board believes.

"I don't think that Australia will agree to play the series in Pakistan because they have security apprehensions," Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt said.

Lewis Hamilton prefers pizza to fine dining

Lewis Hamilton prefers pizza to fine diningLondon, Jan 20 : Racing ace Lewis Hamilton has revealed that fine dining at posh restaurants is not his cup of tea - and would rather prefer pizzas.

The Formula 1 star who moved to Switzerland for tax reasons said that he doesn't like splashing out big bucks at high-class eateries.

"I don't like fine dining at high-end restaurants. It is very rare I go to these places because they are just not my thing," The Sun quoted him as saying.

England cricketers will have to show unity during Windies tour

England cricketers will have to show unity during Windies tourLondon, Jan. 20 : The England cricket team under new captain Andrew Strauss will have to prove to its fans and spectators both here and in the Caribbean that it has the unity to perform in the run-up to the Ashes to be held later in the year.

Strauss and his teammates will embark on their tour of the West Indies today, and in purely cricketing terms, playing the West Indies in the Caribbean - or anywhere else - is not what it used to be.

The Independent says that the team has been mediocre for years.

Struggling Espanyol sack short-lived coach Mane

Struggling Espanyol sack short-lived coach ManeMadr

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