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SPAIN DEFEATS CROATIA TO CLINCH NATIONS LEAGUE TITLE.

Spain beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties to clinch Nations League glory as they celebrated their first trophy win since Euro 2012. Real Madrid wing-back Dani Carvajal who came in much later in the game converted the winning spot-kick with a Panenka after the game had finished goalless after extra time, giving head coach Luis De La Fuente, only appointed Luis Enrique’s successor in December, a trophy-winning start to his tenure. […]

todayJune 19, 2023 145

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BRAZIL TO PLAY SPAIN IN A FRIENDLY IN AN ANTI-RACISM GAME TO SUPPORT VINICIUS JR.

Brazil will play Spain in a friendly in March next year at the Bernabeu as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of mercurial Real Madrid winger Vinicius JR. Vinicius was the target of racist abuse multiple times in Spain in the just concluded season while playing for the Los Blancos. The President of the Spanish Football Association Luis Rubiales said there is no place for racist insults in their […]

todayJune 14, 2023 70

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FLYING EAGLES KNOCKS OUT HOSTS NATION FROM FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria yesterday night surpassed all expectations by sending hosts Nation Argentina out of this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup after recording a 2-0 win in the round of 16. Two Second-half goals from Ibrahim Muhammed and Haliru Sarki saw the Ladan Bosso tutored side edge out the six times World Cup winners in what was the first time they would defeat a South American team since […]

todayJune 1, 2023 95

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ANTHONY MARTIAL OUT OF THE FA CUP FINAL CLASH AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY.

French international and Manchester United forward Anthony Martial will miss Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City with a hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's 2-1 win against Fulham at Old Trafford. The club confirmed yesterday that his tests revealed the 27-year-old had suffered a muscle tear, with The Red Devils also sweating over the fitness of winger Antony, after he was taken off on a stretcher in tears in […]

todayMay 31, 2023 47

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC BEGINS RACE FOR A RECORD 23RD GRAND SLAM WITH A WIN.

22 times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic began his campaign for a record 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title with a victory and world number one Carlos Alcaraz also progressed to the second round at Roland Garros. Serbia's Djokovic, a two-time champion in Paris, claimed a 6-3 6-2 7-6 win over Aleksandar Kovacevic, while US Open champion Alcaraz also came through in straight sets, beating Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-0 6-2 […]

todayMay 30, 2023 123

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RANGERS INTERNATIONAL DEFEATS DOMA UNITED TO SECURE FEDERATION CUP SEMIFINAL SPOT.

An 80th-minute strike from mercurial attacking midfielder Chidiebere Nwobodo ensured that the chase for a seventh championship triumph of the Federation Cup was kept alive by Rangers International F.C after a dominant display over Doma United F.C in the quarter-final at the Akure Township Stadium. The Abdul Maikaba tutored side took command of the match from the blast of the referee’s whistle signalling the start of hostilities with the trio […]

todayMay 29, 2023 51

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FLYING EAGLES TRIUMPH OVER ITALY TO PROGRESS INTO THE ROUND OF 16AT THE FIFA WORLD CUP.

Nigeria’s Falconets made it two wins out of two last night as they whipped Togo 6-0 in their second game at the 2023 WAFU B tournament in Ghana after thrashing Niger Republic 7-0 in their first game. A brace each from Amina Bello and Flourish Sabastine and solitary strikes from Esther Onyenezide and Opeyemi Ajakaye secured the comfortable win inside the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The win saw […]

todayMay 25, 2023 39

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SEVILLA BEATS JUVENTUS TO UEFA EUROPEAN LEAGUE FINAL.

Six-time winners Sevilla are through to a seventh Europa League final after their 2-1 extra-time win over Juventus in a pulsating semi-final second leg. Serbian Forward Dusan Vlahovic had put Juventus ahead, but Suso leveled the tie with a brilliant left-footed strike. The decisive goal came five minutes into extra time when Bryan Gil crossed for Erik Lamela to head home. Sevilla defender Marcos Acuna was sent off late on […]

todayMay 19, 2023 97

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MANCHESTER CITY BATTERS REAL MADRID TO SECURE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALS SPOT.

Manchester City are through to the final of the Champions League after a 4-0 battering of defending Champions Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final at the Etihad Stadium to secure a 5-1 aggregate win. Bernardo Silva was in hot sizzling form scoring twice in the first half as Pep Guardialo’s side overwhelmed the Los Blancos. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad tried to rally after the break but Eder Militao's […]

todayMay 18, 2023 89

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