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DR Congo miss chances in 1-1 draw with neighbours Zambia- AFCON

The Democratic Republic of Congo missed several opportunities in a 1-1 draw with Zambia during their Africa Cup of Nations Group F match. Zambia’s Kings Kangwa scored in the 23rd minute with an innovative goal, but Congo quickly equalized through Yoane Wissa. Both teams made their tournament debut after Morocco defeated Tanzania 3-0 in the […]

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Hakimi assist as Morocco thrashed Tanzanian 3-0

Morocco’s convincing victory over Tanzania in the opening group game of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations was highlighted by a spectacular goal from Marseille’s Azzedine Ounahi. As semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup, Morocco entered the tournament as strong favorites and comfortably defeated Tanzania. The match saw Tanzania struggle, especially after Novatus Miroshi was […]

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Sanchez Vicario evades prison over 6.6 million euro debt

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, a former world No.1 and four-time Grand Slam winner, received a two-year suspended prison sentence for hiding assets to evade repaying a debt to a bank, as confirmed by Spanish courts. Alongside her ex-husband Josep Santacana, she was mandated to pay 6.6 million euros to the Luxembourg bank from which they accrued […]

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Djokovic toughed it out to reach Australian Open third round

In the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge from Alexei Popyrin but managed to secure a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory. Despite not being at his best, Djokovic’s determination was evident as he saved four set points in the third set. He acknowledged his struggles and expressed hope to improve as the […]

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I’ll leave Barcelona if my players lose faith in me– Xavi

Xavi Hernandez, the manager of Barcelona, has expressed his willingness to step down from his position if his players lose faith in him. Following a 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final and the team’s current placement at fourth in LaLiga, eight points behind the leaders, Xavi stated, “I love this […]

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I want to play for a club contending for titles—Ivan Toney

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has expressed his desire to join a top club contending for titles. Despite links to Arsenal and Chelsea, Toney remains open to leaving the Gtech Community Stadium. He emphasized the unpredictability of the right timing for a move but underlined his aspiration to play for a top-tier club. Toney stressed the […]

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Wiegman signs new contract

Sarina Wiegman, manager of the England Women’s national team, recently extended her contract until the 2027 World Cup after a successful tenure since joining in September 2021. Under her leadership, the team claimed victory at the 2022 European Championship and reached the final of the 2023 World Cup. Additionally, Wiegman guided the team to their […]

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Namibia stuns Tunisia 1-0 win – AFCON 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Namibia secured a remarkable victory over Tunisia in the first Group E match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023. Despite being perceived as the underdog in the group, Namibia defied expectations by defeating the highly ranked Tunisia team. The match remained tense and goalless until the […]

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Continue to criticise me – Onana hits back at critics

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana responded to criticism for missing Cameroon’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea. He expressed his familiarity with criticism and urged critics to continue, emphasizing his commitment to prioritizing playing for Cameroon despite missing the start of their AFCON campaign. Onana joined the national team late, having played in […]

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Howard Webb reveals VAR mistake in Liverpool vs Arsenal clash

Howard Webb, head of the PGMOL, commented on the controversial decision during the Arsenal vs. Liverpool match in December. He explained that Martin Odegaard should have conceded a penalty for an apparent handball in the box. Referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR official David Coote did not award the penalty during the match. Webb stated that […]

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