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BUNDESLIGA

Dortmund closes gap on Bayern; Union wins Berlin derby 2-0

Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund is challenged by Hiroki Ito pf VfB Stuttgart during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart at Signal Iduna Park on November 20, 2021 in Dortmund, Germany.Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus scored late to cut the gap on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich to a point with a 2-1 win at home against Stuttgart on Saturday. Dortmund looked set for disappointment as it struggled to take advantage of Bayern’s shock 2-1 loss at Augsburg the night before, but Reus grabbed the home team’s winner in the 85th minute when he tapped in the rebound after Florian Müller had saved Thorgan Hazard’s initial effort. Dortmund was again without injured star forward Erling Haaland, who watched from the stands. Dutch striker Donyell Malen scored his...
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LALIGA

Xavi secures first win as Barca boss

Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Leandro Cabrera of RCD Espanyol during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Camp Nou on November 20, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. New Barcelona manager Xavi celebrated his first game in charge at the Nou Camp with a slim derby victory over Espanyol in La Liga.Although the home fans were able to claim bragging rights over their city rivals, the visitors could easily have won the game having wasted numerous chances in the second half.Xavi eventually saw his side take the lead seconds after the restart through a Memphis Depay penalty.The win puts Barca sixth in the table.Xavi, who played 767 games and won 25 titles with the Catalan giants in his 17 years in the first team, had to wait two weeks to take ...
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SERIE A

Bonucci penalties end Lazio’s home run

Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus reacts after missing a chance to score during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on November 20, 2021 in Rome, Italy.Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci scored a penalty in each half to earn his side a 2-0 win over Lazio on Saturday that lifted the Turin club into sixth place in Serie A and ended their opponents' 19-match unbeaten home run.Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus scores the 0-2 goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on November 20, 2021 in Rome, Italy. The Italy international converted from the spot midway through the first half after the referee judged that Danilo Cataldi tripped Alvaro Morata following a pitchside VAR review.Lazio goalkeeper Pepe Reina then brought down Federico ...
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NEWS

Davido donates ₦250M gift money to orphanages across Nigeria

Davido performs during YAM Carnival 2021 at Clapham Common on August 28, 2021 in London, England.Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido says he will donate N200 million gift money received from friends and colleagues to orphanage homes across Nigeria.The hip hop artiste took to his verified Instagram on Saturday to announce the Good news.He said he would make a personal donation of N50 million to make the money N250 million towards the efforts to help the less privileged.He wrote, “I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my colleagues, fans and the public for their generous gift in recent days.“In my usual playful manner, I requested few days ago that my friends, colleagues to send me money in celebration of my birthday.“The response and outcome exceeded my expectation as I rec...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Misery for Solskjaer as Watford put four past Man Utd & Maguire sent off

Joshua King of Watford FC has a shot saved by David De Gea of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road on November 20, 2021 in Watford, England. More misery was heaped on beleaguered Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Saturday as Watford sealed a deserved Premier League victory in front of a packed Vicarage Road.In an electrifying first half, United were unable to deal with the high pressing of a well organised Hornets side and quickly found themselves in danger when Scott McTominay bundled forward Joshua King inside the box.But United goalkeeper David de Gea came to the rescue as the Spaniard saved not one, but two Ismaila Sarr penalties. Each of the Senegal winger's efforts were tame but Kiko Femenia mana...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Gerrard’s Villa start with Brighton win

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 20, 2021 in Birmingham, England.Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings scored in the final six minutes as Steven Gerrard enjoyed a memorable first match as Aston Villa manager with victory over Brighton.Gerrard's bow as a Premier League boss looked set to end in a goalless stalemate until his side broke from an 84th-minute Brighton corner.Villa went the full length of the field as substitute Ashley Young sent Watkins running down the left wing, with the England forward cutting inside the box before delivering a smart finish beyond Jason Steele.A minute from time, the hosts got their second as Adam Webster's attemp...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier League leaders Chelsea brush aside flat Leicester

Ngolo Kante celebrates with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Leicester, England.Premier League leaders Chelsea ruthlessly tightened their grip on top spot by punishing the failings of lacklustre Leicester at King Power Stadium.Antonio Rudiger continued his habit of scoring against the Foxes with a glancing, looping header from a corner whipped in by ex-Leicester wing-back Ben Chilwell.Another former Foxes favourite, midfielder N'Golo Kante, doubled the lead by firing home from the edge of the box after being allowed to roam 30 yards virtually unchallenged.Chelsea could have been out of sight by half-time, Chilwell graz...
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NEWS

Augsburg stuns Bayern Munich to win Bavarian derby 2-1

Mads Pedersen of FC Augsburg celebrates with Niklas Dorsch after scoring their team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK-Arena on November 19, 2021 in Augsburg, Germany. Bayern Munich have crashed to a surprise 2-1 defeat at Bavarian neighbours Augsburg which could see their Bundesliga lead cut to one point in the next 24 hours.Augsburg led 2-0 with goals from Mads Pedersen and Andre Hahn after 35 minutes and all Bayern managed was a 38th-minute effort from Robert Lewandowski in a poor return from the international break.Bayern remain top despite their second season defeat but Borussia Dortmund can close within one point with victory over lowly Stuttgart on Saturday.Augsburg moved out of the danger zone past Stuttgart with a third s...
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LALIGA

Simon’s save denies Levante win in 0-0 draw with Bilbao

Unai Vencedor of Athletic Bilbao, Nikola Vukcevic of UD Levante, Nico Williams Jr of Athletic Bilbao and Jose Luis Morales of UD Levante battle for the ball during the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and Athletic Club at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on November 19, 2021 in Valencia, Spain.A great save by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon helped Athletic Bilbao draw 0-0 at Levante to keep the hosts winless this season in the Spanish league.Simon used his left arm to parry a powerful strike by Jorge de Frutos, sending the ball past the post to deny Levante their best scoring chance in the 77th minute.Bilbao was also stymied in attack. Their best chances came when defender Inigo Martinez headed wide shortly after kickoff and substitute Nico Williams drew a save from stopper Daniel Cardenas...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel refusing to rush Romelu Lukaku back from injury

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku (9) in action during the Uefa Champions League group stage football match n.2 JUVENTUS - CHELSEA on September 29, 2021 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. Final result: Juventus-Chelsea 1-0.Romelu Lukaku will miss Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Leicester on Saturday and remains a long shot to return to action next week.Boss Thomas Tuchel has refused to rush back the talismanic Belgium striker, who continues to battle an ankle problem.Chelsea will also be without Mateo Kovacic at the King Power Stadium, though Timo Werner Marcos Alonso and Mason Mount are all in line to feature.Lukaku has not played since hobbling out of Chelsea’s 4-0 home win over Malmo on October 20, and remains a doubt for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Juventus.“Romel...
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TRANSFERS

Real Madrid handed major boost in pursuit of Chelsea target

Aurelien Tchouameni of France during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between France and Kazakhstan at Parc des Princes on November 13, 2021 in Paris, France.Real Madrid have been handed a major boost in pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni, who would prefer joining Los Blancos over Chelsea.According to a report by Catalan outlet El Nacional, Real Madrid hold a distinct advantage in their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni. The AS Monaco midfielder would favour joining the Spanish giants ahead of Chelsea, who will offer €38 million to sign him in the January transfer window.Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1, having taken his career to new heights since joining AS Monaco from Bordeaux in January 2020. Tipped to be among the finest players of his generation in the de...
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NEWS

Rangers name van Bronckhorst new manager

Head coach Giovanni Christiaan van Bronckhorst of Guangzhou R&F F.C. speaks to the media during a training session on April 20, 2020 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China.Scotland’s Rangers Football Club appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst new manager Thursday to replace Steven Gerrard who left for Aston Villa."Giovanni van Bronckhorst has today agreed to become the 17th permanent manager of Rangers Football Club," the team said on Twitter."The 46 year-old former Light Blues player is a hugely respected and vastly experienced figure in the game, and joins Gers subject to receipt of a work permit," they added on their website.The former Dutch national made appearances for the Rangers during his playing career from 1998 to 2001, winning two league titles.Head coach Giovanni Christiaan...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham owner splashes out £100k to fly Michail Antonio home from Jamaica

Michail Antonio and Pablo Fornals of West Ham United speak as they warm up prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England.West Ham United owner David Sullivan has splashed out £100,000 to fly Michail Antonio back to England from Jamaica on a private jet.The Hammers striker scored in both of the Reggae Boyz's World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and the USA, including a long range screamer against the latter on Tuesday.With David Moyes' side travelling to Wolves on Saturday, Sullivan flew Antonio back to London on a private jet on Wednesday in order to make sure he can play.Antonio will train with his West Ham teammates on Thursday and is available for selection ahead of Saturday's match.The 31-year-old u...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs history to repeat itself to save Man Utd job

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on November 16, 2021 in Manchester, England.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs history to repeat itself in the coming weeks if he is to resurrect Manchester United's season and ultimately save his job.After picking up just four points from 18, a run which included back-to-back home defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City, United have slipped to sixth in the table, nine points off the top.Despite that dismal run, Solskjaer has managed to cling on to his job, although that seems more down to a lack of potential replacements being available than any firm faith in his ability to turn things around.This time last year, United won seven of nine league games to rise from 14th to...
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NEWS

Lazio Midfielder Milinkovic-Savic Helps Serbia Qualify for 2022 World Cup

Serbia's midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (R ) vies with Portugal's forward Bernardo Silva during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification group A football match between Portugal and Serbia at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 14, 2021.Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will play in next year’s World Cup after helping Serbia finish top of their qualifying group.The 26-year-old Biancocelesti midfielder played in all but one of Serbia’s games in their successful 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign, only missing out on the 3-2 win over Ireland in March.In those seven games Milinkovic-Savic scored one goal and provided two assists, helping the side secure an unforgettable 2-1 win over Portugal on Sunday last week in order to qualify them for the tournament.Sergej Milin...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham accept one-match Europa ban for fans

West Ham's English-Jamaican forward Michael Antonio (R) shoots the ball during the UEFA Conference League Group B match between Belgian KAA Gent and Serbian FK Partizan, at The KAA Gent Stadium in Gent, on November 4, 2021.West Ham have accepted a Uefa sanction banning their fans from travelling to the Europa League game at Rapid Vienna.The Hammers were charged with crowd disturbances and for their fans throwing items in their draw with Genk.In a statement West Ham said they "reluctantly" accepted sanctions but "also wish to place on record our disappointment at the extremely short notice of the measures."The game against Rapid Vienna takes place on Thursday 25 November.The Premier League club, who were also fined a total of 34,500 euros (£30,000), said that they were working to identify t...
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Uncategorized

Aubameyang trains with Arsenal for Liverpool clash after injury fears

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 7, 2021 in London, England.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is training with Arsenal today after returning early from international duty with Gabon.The decision for Aubameyang to return early was made before the international break and was, despite reports in Africa, not done due to injury.The Arsenal forward played for Gabon last Friday, scoring the only goal in their World Cup qualifier against Libya.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 7, 2021 in London, England.Aubameyang, however, did not feature during Gabon’s defeat by Egypt yesterday as it was agreed before by club and co...
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NEWS

Argentina qualify for World Cup after Brazil draw

Lionel Messi of Argentina competes for the ball with Gerson of Brazil during a match between Argentina and Brazil as part of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers at San Juan del Bicentenario Stadium on November 16, 2021 in San Juan, Argentina.Argentina qualified for next year’s World Cup in Qatar as a point in their 0-0 draw with Brazil overnight proved enough after defeats for Chile and Uruguay.The reigning Copa America champions came into the match against their arch rivals knowing that a win might not be enough to secure their ticket, but a draw could be.And Chile’s 2-0 defeat at home to Ecuador, coupled with Uruguay’s 3-0 loss to Bolivia, sent Argentina through.It caps a fine year for Argentina and Lionel Messi, who won their 15th Copa America in July with a 1-0 final victory over Braz...
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NEWS

China hold Australia but face uphill task to reach World Cup

Mitchell Duke of Australia celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier final round Group B match between China and Australia at Sharjah Stadium on November 16, 2021 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.China are on the brink of suffering more World Cup heartache despite clinching an impressive 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday in qualifying for next year's football showpiece in Qatar.A 38th-minute strike by Mitchell Duke appeared to have condemned the global Olympic and economic powerhouse to their fourth defeat in six matches in Group B, but a Wu Lei penalty late on helped them gain a morale-boosting point at the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.But the Chinese are above only Vietnam with just five points and now face t...
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NEWS

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with two more counts of rape

Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 15, 2021 in London, England.Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged with two more counts of rape.Mendy, 27, now faces six allegations of rape in all after initially being charged in August with four counts of rape.The France international has been in custody since his arrest in August after a number of bail applications were made but refused by judges.Mendy is also charged with a single count of sexual assault, Cheshire Police said in a statement.All the alleged offences relate to four women over the age of 16 and are alleged to have taken place between October 2020 and August 2021.The statement from police added: “Cheshire ...
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