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Soccer-Ronaldinho paid price for lifestyle at Barca says Xavi
MADRID, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Brazilian forward Ronaldinho paid the price for his off-field lifestyle at Barcelona, according to former team mate Xavi. Full Article
CAS dismisses Azerbaijan hockey appeal against Spain
MADRID (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's appeal for Spain's women to be disqualified from the Olympic hockey competition because of doping violations has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Full Article
Barcelona appeal to CAS over Messi's release
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona have appealed against FIFA's decision ordering them to release Argentine under-23 player Lionel Messi to compete in the Olympic Games, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said. Full Article
Messi leaving for Beijing after FIFA order
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi will leave for Beijing later on Thursday to join up with Argentina's Olympic squad after FIFA ordered Barcelona to release their forward. Full Article
More problems from climate than pollution, say Spain
MADRID (Reuters) - Heat and humidity levels will be of more concern to competing athletes at the Beijing Olympics than pollution levels, according to Spanish athletics chief Jose Maria Odriozola. Full Article
Olympics-Spain hope successes will inspire athletes in Beijing
MADRID, July 29 (Reuters) - Spanish athletics chief Jose Maria Odriozola is hoping the recent successes of the country's sportsmen will inspire Spanish athletes to bring home a record number of medals at the Beijing Olympics. Full Article
Sport-Spain's golden year continues with Sastre's Tour triumph
MADRID, July 28 (Reuters) - Carlos Sastre's Tour de France triumph has provided yet more evidence that Spain is enjoying a golden era in international sport. Full Article
Barcelona prepared to take Messi case to CAS
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if FIFA tell them to release Argentine forward Lionel Messi for the Olympic Games, club president Joan Laporta said on Monday. Full Article
Sastre victory to provide consolation for Contador
MADRID (Reuters) - A Carlos Sastre victory in the Tour de France is the best possible consolation for being barred from competing in the race, according to last year's winner fellow Spaniard Alberto Contador. Full Article
Olympics-Barca remain defiant in Messi Olympic dispute
MADRID, July 25 (Reuters) - Barcelona will only release Argentine forward Lionel Messi to play in the Olympic Games if they are threatened by FIFA sanctions, according to the club's sporting director Txiki Begiristain. Full Article
