Thursday, September 14, 2006
Boca wants "severe sanctions" against rival in "death threat" scandal
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Boca Juniors officials have urged the Argentine soccer federation to impose "severe sanctions" on the president of a rival club accused of threatening the referee in Boca's latest match which forced the game's suspension at halftime.
Argentina's Riquelme announces international retirement
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme announced his international retirement on Wednesday at the age of 28.
New Boca Juniors coach La Volpe promises little change
Incoming Boca Juniors coach Ricardo La Volpe says he won't make major changes to a winning formula.
Hewitt named to Australia's Davis Cup team
Lleyton Hewitt was named Tuesday in a four-man Australian team for this month's Davis Cup tennis semifinal against Argentina in Buenos Aires, despite having injury and safety concerns. Hewitt, whose 28 singles victories make him Australia's most successful Davis Cup player, previously had been reluctant to commit to the tie because of a knee injury and an aversion to clay court play. Tennis
