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Football
/ 3 years ago

Beleaguered Barcelona thumped by Benfica in Champions League

Barcelona suffered more European humiliation on Wednesday after a 3-0 defeat by Benfica left them in serious danger of failing to...

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Football
/ 3 years ago

Ronaldo rescues Man. United from more Villarreal misery

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his record-breaking 178th Champions League appearance with a 95th-minute winner as Manchester United snatched a 2-1 victory over Villarreal...

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Football
/ 3 years ago

Lewandowski scores double as Bayern thrash Dynamo Kiev

Robert Lewandowski scored twice for the second straight Champions League game this season as Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-0 home...

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Football
/ 3 years ago

Chiesa strikes to give Juve huge win over Chelsea

Federico Chiesa proved to be a big game player once again with the only goal in Juventus’ 1-0 Champions League win over holders...

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Football
/ 3 years ago

Pessina gives Atalanta victory over Young Boys

Italy midfielder Matteo Pessina scored a second-half winner as Atalanta edged out Young Boys 1-0 on Wednesday to move top of...

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Basketball
/ 3 years ago

Vaccine holdouts in New York, San Francisco won’t be paid: NBA

The NBA said Wednesday players who do not comply with local Covid-19 vaccination mandates will be docked pay for games they...

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FIFA World Cup
/ 3 years ago

FIFA looks to garner support in face of opposition to biennial World Cup plans

FIFA will on Thursday hold a summit with all 211 national football federations as it seeks to gather support for controversial...

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English football
/ 3 years ago

Watch: Klopp expects goal spree to end against Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp admits he fears Liverpool’s goal spree will come to an end in Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City....

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Football
/ 3 years ago

Ballon d’Or to be awarded in November

Football’s prestigious Ballon d’Or will be awarded on November 29 in Paris, event organiser France Football magazine announced on Wednesday. The...

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Formula 1
/ 3 years ago

Saudi ‘racing against time’ to complete F1 track

Saudi Arabia is working overtime to prepare for its Formula One debut, an official said, with the track still under construction...

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