Incumbent Silva wins Portugal's presidential election

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Anderson Silva in Hollywood film role

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American boxer Weidman sets sights on Brazilian champion Silva

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Gilberto Silva undergoes surgery on broken nose

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Gremio's Gilberto Silva, former star fullback at Panathinaikos-GRE and Arsena-ENG, underwent surgery on Saturday to correct his recently suffered broken nose. Silva received a vicious elbow during his team's 4-0 w

Vilanova: Messi to play despite impending parenthood

MADRID, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova faces up to part of his past when his side entertain Celta Vigo in the BBVA Primera Liga on Saturday night. Vilanova spent part of his playing career with Celta and admits he still feels aff

What's gone wrong with Barca?

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Silva seeks five-year contract extension

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) world middleweight champion Anderson Silva is reportedly negotiating to extend his career for another five years. The 37-year-old has sought talks with UFC chief Dana W

Silva reveals pact with Ibrahimovic

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian international defender Thiago Silva revealed on Tuesday that he made a pact with striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic before their joint summer move to Paris Saint-Germain. The pair completed a 62-million euro tran

Vilanova confirms Messi's presence against Betis on Sunday

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Barca announce Shanghai friendly as Rosell backs coach Vilanova

MADRID, Mar. 4 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona will play a friendly match in Shanghai this summer as part of a three-game Asian tour, it was confirmed on Monday. The news was given by Board of Directors' spokesman, Toni Freixa in a joint press conference wi

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has a relapse

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French club Paris Saint-Germain signs Brazilian defender Silva

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Vilanova, Mourinho accept Classico draw

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Ibra and Silva sold to PSG, says Berlusconi

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AC Milan confirms talks for sale of Brazil star Silva

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