Love them or loathe them, the Olympic rings which have been painted on the capitals roads, were unveiled today.
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David Beckham has insisted that he has no plans to retire from professional football, despite the star not being chosen as an overage player in Team GB's Olympic line up.
This edition of the European championship saw 76 goals, scored by 16 teams. Here's IBTimes UK's pick of the top five goals of Euro 2012.
Chelsea and Liverpool have been warned they require a bid of £12m to sign Wigan Athletic's Victor Moses.
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Spain crowned Euro champions for second time in a row while Italy crashes back to earth, going down 4-0 after unexpected win over Germany.
The Iceland international is yet to rule out a transfer to Anfield, says player's father.
Chelsea are in advanced negotiations with Inter Milan for the services of wing-back Maicon.
Winner takes home $18 million (£11.5 million) compared to the previous best of £7.6 million in 2006.
After a close win in the opener, England will be looking to carry the momentum forward when they host their rivals at The Oval in the second game of the five- match series, while Australia, will be keen to draw level and get the series back on track.
AC Milan have been linked with a move for Liverpool goal keeper Pepe Reina and the Reds could look to Lyon's Hugo Lloris as a replacement
Spain will look to become the first team in history to win three successive major tournaments, when they face Italy in the Euro 2012 final at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.
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American MLS side LA Galaxy are reportedly back hunting for Chelsea star midfielder Frank Lampard
Tour de France favorite Bradley Wiggins began his attempts to become the first British winner of the yellow jersey with a second placed finish in the opening day prologue in Liege.
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp feels Andre Villas-Boas will have all the resources to mount a serious title challenge when he takes charge at White Hart Lane.
European champions Chelsea are back in contention for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric's services, after Real Madrid cooled their interest.
Andre Villas- Boas has been keeping tabs on two star players at Portuguese club and has now asked Spurs to make an approach for the pair.
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Boris Becker reminds Andy Murray of his golden rule at Wimbledon - never get ahead of yourself - and says the number four seed will face Frenchman Jo-Wilfired Tsonga in the semi final
Giovani dos Santos will end his Tottenham Hotspur nightmare this summer according to Mexico's Olympic coach Luis Fernando Tena.
Heather Watson was overpowered and overwhelmed by Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets as her Wimbledon dream was crushed in the third round at the All-England Club.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to complete the signing of Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson next week after the 22 year old agreed terms and passed a medical at White Hart Lane.
Stephen Roche, one of only two Triple Crown winners in cycling history, believes Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins is the overwhelming favourite to become the first Briton to win the Tour de France.
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Shinji Kagawa will play for Manchester United in their pre season matches, along with young Crewe signing Nick Powell.
Sao Paulo are fighting to keep hold of Arsenal midfielder Denilson, despite the South American club admitting that the Gunners are hoping to get the 24 year old back to the Emirates before next season begins.
Mario Balotelli's agent stated that the former Inter Milan striker has no intention of going back to Serie A and also claimed that Manchester City and manager Roberto Mancini are relying on the 21 year old.
Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita says he will not be joining Liverpool this summer, despite stating that talks over his immediate future are yet to take place.
PSG has the financial muscle to compete with the likes of Manchester City for van Persie and are now ready to break the bank again to land one of their top targets.