Tag: #Football
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COURTOIS OUT 6 WEEKS AS REAL MADRID GOALKEEPING CRISIS DEEPENS
Real Madrid have been hit with another major injury setback as star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is ruled out for several weeks, including a key Champions League clash. Thibaut Courtois has been sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a muscle injury in his right quadriceps, the club confirmed on Thursday following medical tests. The…
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NEYMAR HITS BACK WITH BRACE TO REVIVE WORLD CUP HOPES
Written off by critics just days ago, Neymar answered in the only way he knows how — with goals. The 34-year-old winger ended his goal drought in style, scoring twice in Santos’ 2-1 league win over Vasco da Gama — a performance that could reignite his push for Brazil’s World Cup squad. Before Thursday’s clash,…
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PSG ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 AFTER STIRRING 2-2 DRAW WITH MONACO
Paris St Germain survive a scare against 10-man Monaco, moving through 5-4 on aggregate to the knockout stage. Holders PSG booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 following a 2-2 home draw with Monaco. Despite falling behind at halftime to Maghnes Akliouche, Marquinhos equalised in the 60th minute, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike six…
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GORDON’S FOUR-GOAL MASTERCLASS FIRES NEWCASTLE TO 6–1 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUT
Anthony Gordon delivered a stunning first-half performance, scoring four goals to put Newcastle United on the brink of Champions League last-16 qualification. Anthony Gordon scored four first-half goals as Newcastle United demolished Qarabag FK 6–1 in Baku in their Champions League playoff first leg. Gordon struck early in the third minute, added two penalties, and…
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SCHICK’S QUICKFIRE DOUBLE FIRES LEVERKUSEN TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ADVANTAGE
Patrik Schick struck twice in just three minutes to hand Bayer Leverkusen a crucial away win and put them firmly on course for the Champions League last 16. Patrik Schick scored a rapid double to lead Bayer Leverkusen to a 2–0 victory over Olympiacos FC in their Champions League playoff first leg. The Czech striker…
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TZOLIS’ LAST-GASP GOAL EARNS CLUB BRUGGE THRILLING DRAW WITH ATLETICO
Club Brugge snatched a dramatic late equaliser to deny Atletico Madrid victory and keep their Champions League hopes alive. Club Brugge KV fought back twice before Christos Tzolis struck in the 89th minute to secure a dramatic 3–3 draw against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League playoff first leg. Tzolis’ late goal was initially ruled…
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PEP GUARDIOLA TAKES BLAME FOR MANCHESTER CITY’S SHOCK 2-0 LOSS TO BAYER LEVERKUSEN
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola accepted responsibility after his team suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola’s decision to make 10 changes from the weekend’s Premier League loss to Newcastle United, including resting key striker Erling Haaland , who leads the league with 14 goals this season, backfired.…
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ARSENAL EXTENDS PREMIER LEAGUE LEAD WITH DOMINANT 2-0 WIN AT BURNLEY
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League following a commanding 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Gunners showcased their set-piece prowess once again, with Viktor Gyokeres opening the scoring in the 14th minute from a corner involving Declan Rice and Gabriel. Gyokeres nodded home from close…
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ASANTE KOTOKO ENDS KWARA UNITED’S CAF CONFEDERATION CUP RUN
Ghanaian giants hold firm with a 1-0 win, sealing a 5-3 aggregate victory over Kwara United. Asante Kotoko defeated Kwara United 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, ending the Nigerian side’s continental hopes. After a thrilling 4-3 win in Accra last week, Kotoko’s Hubert Gyau scored the decisive goal early in the…
