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Artist at center of Italian anti-racism row defends ape pictures

MILAN (Reuters) – Artist Simone Fugazzotto defended on Tuesday a widely criticized anti-racism campaign launched by Italy’s Serie A soccer league which features his paintings of apes. Racism has long plagued Italian soccer, with black players frequently target... More »

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Soccer: Barca alumnus Lee stakes claim for World Cup graduation

SEOUL (Reuters) – Son Heung-min’s long-range blast set South Korea on their way to a 2-0 win over Honduras in a World Cup warm-up on Monday but it was the performance of impish forward Lee Seung-woo on his senior national team debut that really caught the eye.... More »

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The hand of God touches Messi in Argentine Sistine Chapel

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta. The mura... More »

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Chinese investors looking to postpone closing of AC Milan deal

Chinese fans of AC Milan sing before their team’s International Champions Cup friendly match against Inter Milan in Shenzhen, China July 25, 2015. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo The Chinese buyers that committed to the acquisition of prized Italian soccer club A... More »