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NEYMAR visited the PELÉ museum in Santos, Brazil on Tuesday to have the "honor of adding his footprints to the site's walk of fame." The striker "appeared to be moved by the tribute" (GLOBO ESPORTE, 7/1). ... Singapore footballer N. GANESAN, who was "instrumental in creating the famous 'Kallang Roar' in the late '70s and '80s," died on Wednesday morning. He was 82 (STRAITS TIMES, 7/1). ... VÍCTOR FERNÁNDEZ "is set to join Real Madrid to head up the club's youth development for the next three seasons." Negotiations are reportedly "at an advanced stage to bring one of the most experienced Spanish coaches to Valdebebas" (AS, 7/1). ... Towcester racecourse CEO KEVIN ACKERMAN and jockeys MICHAEL STAINTON and CLAIRE MURRAY "face corruption charges before the disciplinary panel" of the British Horserace Authority on Thursday. The trio, along with the currently disqualified DAVID GREENWOOD and KENNETH MACKAY, is alleged to have "conspired to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice in relation to racing" (London DAILY MAIL, 6/30). ... A New Zealand weightlifter's career "is likely finished" after receiving an eight-year ban from participating in all sport for his "systematic and ongoing" attempts to evade drug testing. The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand "released its decision" in the case of ANDREW CIANCIO, who was earlier this year sanctioned by Australian authorities for anti-doping offenses (NEW ZEALAND HERALD, 7/1).

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