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France secure first Nations League win over Belgium

France got their 2024 Nations League campaign back on track with a comfortable 2-0 win over Belgium, following a disappointing 3-1 loss to Italy in their opening League A Group 2 match. Didier Deschamps made several changes, including benching captain Kylian Mbappé, who had played the full match against Italy. The fresh forward line proved […]

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Manchester United partners with local councils for Old Trafford redevelopment plans

Manchester United, in collaboration with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has established a partnership aimed at ensuring the redevelopment of Old Trafford brings social and economic benefits to the local community. The club has created a task force, chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe, to explore the feasibility of either renovating the existing […]

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Arsenal Captain Martin Odegaard injured as Erling Haaland nets late winner for Norway

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard limped off with an ankle injury during Norway’s 2-1 victory over Austria in the UEFA Nations League, as Erling Haaland scored a late winner. The midfielder suffered the injury after a challenge by Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half, leaving him in visible discomfort. Odegaard’s injury now raises concerns ahead […]

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REVEALED: GFA ended StarTimes partnership over $1 million debt,

Frederick Acheampong, Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has revealed that the GFA chose not to renew its broadcast deal with StarTimes due to an outstanding debt of nearly $1 million owed by the Chinese media company. The contract between the GFA and StarTimes ended at the conclusion of the previous football […]

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Harry Kane to Earn 100th England Cap

England captain Harry Kane is poised to reach a significant career milestone when he earns his 100th international cap in England’s UEFA Nations League match against Finland at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. The 31-year-old striker, who currently plays for Bayern Munich, will become only the 10th player in history to achieve 100 caps for the […]

Rodrygo Reflects on Ballon d'Or Snub Football

Rodrygo Reflects on Ballon d’Or Snub

Brazilian forward Rodrygo has shared his thoughts on being left out of the 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist, despite his impressive season with Real Madrid. The 23-year-old scored 17 goals and contributed nine assists in 51 appearances during the 2023/24 season, yet he was not among the 30 players nominated for the prestigious award. Rodrygo’s Real […]

Jannik Sinner Wins US Open Amid Doping Controversy Tennis

Jannik Sinner Wins US Open Amid Doping Controversy

Jannik Sinner (23) has claimed his second Grand Slam title of the year by winning the 2024 US Open. Known for his blistering serves, swift on-court movement, and powerful forehand, Sinner’s journey to the title in New York was marked by more than just athletic prowess. Days before the tournament, news broke about two failed […]

Ronaldo’s heroics propel Portugal to victory over Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late strike secured Portugal a 2-1 victory over Scotland in a thrilling Nations League clash, marking the 901st goal of the legendary striker’s illustrious career. The match took place on Sunday, with Ronaldo coming off the bench to complete a stirring comeback for his team. Having reached the milestone of 900 career goals […]

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Kotoko begin 2024/25 season with 1-0 victory over Karela United

Asante Kotoko SC started their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over long-time rivals Karela United FC at the Naa Sheriga Sports Centre in Nareligu. This victory not only secured the Porcupine Warriors their first three points of the season but also ended a seven-match winless streak against Karela United. New […]