Egypt puts retired football star on terrorism list

Cairo

Egypt has added one of the country's most renowned athletes, retired football star Mohamed Aboutrika, to a terrorism list for alleged ties to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Fans expressed shock and called the government move an “injustice” against the former midfielder who led the country's national team for roughly a decade and is widely considered to be the most celebrated athlete of his generation in Egypt. Egypt has listed the Brotherhood as a terrorist organization and jailed thousands of its supporters since the military removed Islamist president Mohamed Mursi from office in July 2013 following mass protests against his rule.

London

‘526 possible victims in UK soccer abuse scandal’

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Wednesday they had now identified 184 potential suspects and 526 victims, adding other sports had also been implicated in the scandal. Police forces across the country launched inquiries after former player Andy Woodward revealed in November he had been abused as a boy by a youth team coach, prompting other ex-professionals to come forward with allegations.  

Berlin

Bayern’s Xabi Alonso to retire by end of season: Report

Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso will conclude his football career by the end of this season when his contract expires with German football champions Bayern Munich. At the end of Bayern's recent winter camp, Alonso, 35, told the club's management that he did not want to renew his contract, German magazine Sport Bild said on Wednesday. Bayern was planning to extend Alonso's contract for another year. — Agencies 

New Delhi

BCCI administrators to be named on Jan 20 

The Supreme Court is expected to name new BCCI administrators on Friday, January 20, instead of January 19. “The case has been listed for January 20 and I am speaking to my lawyers as petitioner that I will also propose a few names for administrators’ post,” said Aditya Verma, secretary of the unsanctioned Cricket Association of Bihar. There is a possibility that an eminent member from the judiciary is entrusted with the job, apart from a member of CAG and a former cricketer.  

Sarawak

Saina, Jayaram win in Malaysia Masters

Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Ajay Jayaram reached the pre-quarterfinals of the season-opening Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold after notching up contrasting wins here today. Top seed Saina spanked Thailand’s Chasinee Korepap 21-9 21-8. The 26-year-old Indian will face Indonesia’s Hanna Ramadini next. Sixth seed Jayaram eked out a 21-10 17-21 21-14 win over Malaysia’s Jun Hao Leong in the opening round before mauling Indonesia’s Saputra Vicky Angga 21-9 21-12 in the second match.  

Bengaluru

Vineeth hat-trick powers Bengaluru to 3-0 win 

CK Vineeth’s hat-trick helped defending champions Bengaluru FC trounce Mumbai FC 3-0 in a third round match of the I-League here today. In Vasco, East Bengal beat Churchill Brothers 2-0. — Agencies