Red Bull ‘target Zé Roberto’

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Red Bull football department boss Dietmar Beiersdorfer has set his sights on Hamburger SV star Zé Roberto, a newspaper report claims.German daily Bild reports today (Tues) that Beiersdorfer – a former HSV player and executive manager – offered the Brazilian a three-year contract at Red Bull New York and an annual net income of 3.65 […]

Austrian architect set to build new ski jumps close to Sarajevo

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By Ivo ScepanovicAn Austrian architect is going to design the ski-jumping facilities on Igman mountain close to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina.Gernot Ritter presented his project in Sarajevo this week, saying his intent would be to renovate the infrastructure of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo and create a tourist attraction.The Styrian said that ski-jumping […]

‘Fest der Pferde’ show jumping is history

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There will be no more editions of the “Fest der Pferde” (Horse Festival) show jumping tournament, it has been announced.Organiser Peter Nidetzky said today (Weds) the decision to close the show, which would have celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, was based on soaring costs and the departure of several important sponsors.He explained it had […]

Danish press hammer team over loss to Austria

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The Danish media have slammed the country’s football team after Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Austria.Online sports newspaper sporten.dk called the team’s defence “as weak as soft, soggy bread”.Daily Berlingske said Arsenal star Nicklas Bendtner’s goal and the debut of Ajax Amsterdam talent Christian Eriksen were the only positive points in a match played in front […]

Austria ‘gain self esteem’ as team beat Denmark

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The Austrian national football team say it is on its way to regaining some self esteem after beating Denmark 2-1 last night (Weds).Red Bull Salzburg striker Roman Wallner, who scored Austria’s second goal (37’), said: “This victory was important despite being ‘just’ a friendly. But we should not overestimate it.”Red Bull’s Franz Schiemer scored the […]

Sex scandal-less Scharner explains hair madness

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Wigan Athletic star Paul Scharner has revealed why he dyed his hair black and white last year.The defender was attacked by some newspapers and fans for sporting a half black, half white head of hair in Austria’s friendly against Spain (1-5) last November. Critics accused him of lacking leadership. And national team coach Dietmar Constantini […]

Janko named new national team captain

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Red Bull striker Marc Janko has claimed Austria “needs eleven captains on the pitch” after being named the national team’s new skipper.Stressing that all players need to take responsibility on the pitch, the 26-year-old added yesterday (Mon): “I didn’t expect to be chosen, but I’m very happy, of course. This is a big honour.”Austria meets […]

Lauda accuses Schumacher team of understatement

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Austrian Formula One legend Niki Lauda has accused Michael Schumacher’s new team of “understatement” on the eve of the new F1 season set to start in less than two weeks time.Lauda told ORF.at today (Tues): “The claim that Mercedes [GP] is struggling and will not be able to drive for victory is an understatement in […]

Rapid title dreams suffer setback as ‘Bulls’ win in Vienna

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Red Bull Salzburg have extended their lead in the Bundesliga after beating second-placed Rapid Vienna by a score of 1-0 yesterday (Sun).Defender Rabiu Afolabi found the net in the 67th minute after a corner in front of 17,500 fans at the sold out Gerhard Hanappi Stadium in Vienna.This victory came just three days after the […]

Melzer ousted in Dubai semi final

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Austrian number one tennis player Jürgen Melzer has crashed out in the semi final of the ATP tournament in Dubai.The Lower Austrian was today (Fri) beaten by seventh-seed Mikhail Youzhny.The Russian goes into the final of the 1.6 million US dollar event after beating Melzer 7-5, 7-6 (7-4).Melzer failed to win the first set despite […]