9-yr-old prodigy hits record hole-in-one

New UEFA president

Former France captain, Michel Platini, has become the next UEFA president, elected at the UEFA Congress in Dusseldorf by 27 votes to 23 to serve for the next 4 years. His election follows a tense campaign, which descended into bitterness in the days leading up to the vote - making him the most powerful man in European football - striking a potential blow to the standing of English clubs within Europe. Platini, 51, is to present proposals in April which, from 2009-10, will limit the number of clubs in Europe's elite competition to 3 from any one country.

Federer's 10th Grand Slam

Roger Federer claimed the 10th Grand Slam title of his career with a straight sets victory over Fernando Gonzalez in the final of the Australian Open.  The World No 1 stretched his unbeaten run to 36 matches in securing a 3rd straight win Down Under.   "I've had a great run here again this year and I'm very proud to be holding this trophy.  Fernando is one of the great guys on the tour and I am happy for him to have played so well here." Federer said.

Dubai Racing Carnival returns