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Sergio Ramos, star of the Spanish team and Real Madrid, traveled to Cuba as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Fund for Children (UNICEF), confirmed local press.»

Sancti Spiritus judo athletes Dayaris Mestre and Greter Romero will compete at the Grand Prix of Budapest, Hungary, to be held June 13-14, with the attendance of some 70 countries.»

The coach of the New York Cosmos, Venezuelan Giovanni Savarese, described as an unforgettable experience his visit to Cuba and the friendly game disputed with the national Cuban soccer selection.»

The executives of the New York Cosmos soccer club and their Cuban counterparts concurred that the friendly match between these sides will be historic.»

Swiss Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA, today announced at a press conference that he tended his resignation to the Board of Directors.»

The famed Brazilian ex-footballer Pele arrived in Cuba with the club New York Cosmos, which will hold on Tuesday a friendly match with the national team at the Pedro Marrero Stadium.»

The US soccer team New York Cosmos will arrive in Cuba on Sunday to play friendly games with the Cuban team at Havana’s Pedro Marrero Stadium next Tuesday.»

Cuba secured third place at the NORCECA Champions Cup with a 25-17, 25-22, 25-15 victory over Mexico at Joe Louis Arena.»

After six days of meetings, sports competitions and sailings, the U.S. regatta Havana Challenge concludes today with its return to Key West, while the Cubans are preparing to receive another race from the north.»

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced the groups and kick off games of what they consider an elite global baseball battle, the Premier 12»