Category: Sports
Japan beat Spain to top group as Germany crash out
Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to top Group E and reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate to join them in the knockout stage. In a tournament that has been full of shocks,
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Ronaldo ‘agrees’ to £173m Saudi contract
Former Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed a record-breaking £172.9million per year contract with Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr. According to Daily Mail UK, Ronaldo is said to have sensationally agreed to a two-and-a-half year deal with Al Nassr,
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Koulibaly sends Senegal into World Cup last 16
Kalidou Koulibaly’s nerveless volley sent Senegal into the World Cup’s knockout stages for only the second time in their history as they eliminated Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa International Stadium. All three goals came from players based in England as
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Late Morocco goals seal stunning win over Belgium
Morocco caused the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium thanks to late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was at fault for the first goal, inexplicably allowing
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Late Japan come back sends Germany to shock defeat
A stunning late comeback from Japan saw four-time winners Germany fall to a shock defeat in their opening World Cup game in Qatar. Germany dominated a frenetic match for large spells but failed to capitalise on their pressure – before
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Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with immediate effect
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect. The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag. Both parties stated that Ronaldo’s exit
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Tsunami: Superb Saudi Arabia come back to stun Argentina
A bold and brilliant Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they came from behind to stun two-time winners Argentina in a fantastic Group C opener in Lusail. Ranked 51st in the world,
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Late goals give Dutch victory over Senegal
Two late goals from the Netherlands sealed a crucial victory in their World Cup opener against Senegal in Group A. PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo beat Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to the ball when it was chipped in by Frenkie
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Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 as W’Cup begins
Hosts Qatar opened the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt. Felix Sanchez’s men have been together in camp for the last six months to prepare for the tournament
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Flamingos beat Germany in shootouts to win U17 World Cup bronze
Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos won their first-ever FIFA World Cup bronze medals yesterday after a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Germany. Regulation time had deadlocked in a dramatic 3-3 draw in Mumbai, India. Both teams started the competition playing
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U-17 World Cup: Flamengo lose final spot to Colombia
The Flamingoes lost the semi-final match at the ongoing women under 17 World Cup in India to Colombia after a penalty shootout. The early kick-off match looked promising with the Flamingoes taking up the ball possession but they couldn’t find
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Flamingos beat USA, reach U-17 Women’s W’Cup semis
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team the Flamingos beat the USA in a nervy penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in India. The young Nigerian girls triumphed on 4-3 penalties after
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Real Madrid return Barcelona to second position after 3-1 victory
Real Madrid returned to the top of the La Liga table, demoting Barcelona to second position after a 3-1 victory over the Blaugrana in the El-Clasico on Sunday. Goals from Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo ensured that Carlo Ancelloti
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Golden girl Amusan wins Berlin meet
World record holder Tobi Amusan dominated the women’s 100m hurdles at the ISTAF 2022 Berlin meeting on Sunday, winning in a time of 12.45 seconds. The meet is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver level series. Amusan entered Sunday’s
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Chelsea sign forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona
Chelsea have signed forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a £10.3m deal from Barcelona and Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on loan. Gabon striker Aubameyang, 33, scored 13 goals in 24 appearances for Barca after joining the Spanish club in February from Arsenal.
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Asisat Oshoala becomes first female African player to get Ballon d’Or nomination
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Lamina Oshoala has been nominated for the 2022 Ballon dór Feminine player of the year following her impressive season with Fc Barcelona Femini in the Spanish League. The reigning Africa women’s player of the year scored
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Ballon d’Or nominees: No Messi after underwhelming season
Lionel Messi, the seven-time men’s winner, misses out of Ballon d’Or nominees, as 15 Premier League players – including 12 from Liverpool and Manchester City – are nominated. Messi won the award in 2021. There are 30 players in total
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Brume shatters CWG record, wins Nigeria’s 12th gold
Long Jumper Ese Brume broke the Commonwealth Games record to win Team Nigeria’s 12th gold medal at the ongoing event in Birmingham. Brume put herself in a commanding position for the gold medal after her fourth attempt gave her a
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CWG2022: Nigeria’s relay team wins gold, sets new record
Nigeria women’s relay team has set a new African record to win the gold medals in the 4x100m event of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The team inspired by world record holder and 100m hurdles champion Tobi Amusan ran
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Golden girl Amusan races into Commonwealth Games history with new record
Nigeria’s track golden girl, Oluwatobiloba Amusan, won the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom Sunday morning to race into the Games history as the second sprint hurdler to successfully defend the title she won
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