Zinedine Zidane Headbutt Statue Erected Outside Paris museum

Football News: A 5-meter (16.4 feet) high version of Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed's bronze statue of Zinedine Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi in the World Cup 2006 final has been erected outside Paris' Centre Pompidou, it is one of the world's foremost modern art museums.

A smaller version of the statue had previously been on exhibition in a New York gallery and now it is massive and out in the open for all to admire. 04 more images after the break.

Indian Sports Minister praises hockey team for good show

New Delhi: Indian men hockey team’s goal run at the hockey Olympics qualifiers sustained on Sunday prompting Sports Minister, Ajay Maken to cheer the team for their show.

Praising the team, he said that the performances are an sign that the arrangements are on right track towards achieving the dream of an Olympic medal this year.

“Well done to Indian Hockey team! Thrash Italy 8-1. Beat Singapore yesterday 15-1. Great opening towards London Medal dreams.” he posted on a micro blogging website on Sunday.

India thrashed Italy 8-1 to record their second win of the Olympic qualifying tournament on Sunday.

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Australia will recover their No. 1 rank in Test cricket: Lee

Hyderabad: Having achieved the pole situation in ODIs, Australia would soon get back its past glory by becoming the No. 1 team in Test cricket as well, feels speedster Brett Lee.

"We won ODI series in Sri Lanka. We are 1-0 up in test series now. We are enjoying being the No. 1 in ODIs and confidently we will get back our No. 1 rank in Test cricket," Lee told the media people.

He said he does not lament not playing in Tests anymore and he feels it was a alert decision.

"No regrets in not playing Test cricket. There is zero chance of returning to Test cricket.

He said he is enjoying the Twenty 20 cricket which is full of enthusiasm and surprises. Asked what is the biggest challenge he is facing, he answered,” I love every single day playing cricket. I do not put force on me. That is the reason, I am happy, I am happy, I am smiling."

Asked whether he was surprised with India's poor demonstrate in the England tour, he said situation were a big factor.

"The England team took home gain to the fullest." Replying to a query on the problems like injuries faced by Indian seamers in England tour, he said injuries are a part and bundle of playing cricket.

"It depends on a few effects. When you are playing Test cricket, injuries do go on. That is part of playing cricket unfortunately," he said.