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KAZAN, Russia - Rubin Kazan's Christian Noboa and Barcelona's David Villa converted penalty kicks, and Lionel Messi made a quick return from an ankle injury in a 1-1 Champions League draw on Wednesday night.
MOSCOW - FIFA wrapped up a four-day visit to Russia to assess its potential to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, and warned on Thursday that construction of stadiums and infrastructure must begin immediately if the bid is successful.
KAZAN - Rani Rampal scored four goals as Indian women crushed Belgium 6-3 to win the inaugural Champions Challenge II hockey tournament here Saturday.
KAZAN - The Indian women's hockey team moved into the final of Champions Challenge II with a 2-1 victory over Ukraine here Friday.
KAZAN - Ritu Rani scored a hat-trick as Indian women's team thrashed Canada 8-1 in a pool A match to book a semi-final berth in the Champions Challenge II hockey tournament here Monday.
