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Messi, Bonmati Triumph at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023

Lionel Messi is announced as the winner of the FIFA Best Men's Award during the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 at The Apollo Theatre on January 15, 2024 in London, England. The stage was set on January 15, 2024, at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 in London, where celebrated figures from the world of football stepped up to accept their accolades. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stood alongside the winners, a symbol of the global fraternity that football embodies.Triumphs of Messi and BonmatiLeading the parade of champions were Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati, taking home the prestigious awards for The Best FIFA Men’s Player and The Best FIFA Women’s Player respectively. This marked Messi’s third time winning the esteemed Men’s Player of the Year Award, further cementing his stat...
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Hatters triumph over Bolton, advance to fourth round of the FA cup

 Luton Town's Chiedozie Ogbene scores his side's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Bolton Wanderers and Luton Town at Toughsheet Community Stadium on January 16, 2024 in Bolton, England.In an electrifying match at the Toughsheet Stadium, Luton Town, fondly known as the Hatters, clinched a 2-1 victory against Bolton. The triumphant win has carried them forward to the fourth round of the FA Cup, where they are set to face either Everton or Crystal Palace. The game, characterized by its end-to-end action, saw Tahith Chong and Chiedozie Ogbene netting the decisive goals for the Hatters.First Half Frustrations and Second Half TriumphThe Hatters started the match dominating the first half, creating multiple scoring opportunities. However, their inabilit...
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AFCON 2023: Cape Verde strike late to beat Ghana 2-1

 Garry Mendes Rodrigues of Cap Verde during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Ghana and Cape Verde at on January 14, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Substitute Garry Rodrigues pounced in injury time to give Cape Verde a shock 2-1 win over four-time former champions, Ghana, in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday.The Black Stars looked set to come away with a draw after Alexander Djiku headed home to cancel out a Jamiro Monteiro goal for Cape Verde at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.Majeed Ashimeru was also denied a goal for Ghana following a lengthy VAR check, but Cape Verde grabbed three points in the Group B match as Rodrigues found the net at the death.It was a fine victory for the island nation, who ...
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Salah salvages draw for Egypt against Mozambique

 Muhammed Salah (10) of Egypt in action during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group B football match between Egypt and Mozambique at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on January 14, 2024. Mohamed Salah's injury-time penalty spared Egypt's blushes against Mozambique in their Group B opener at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.A regulation victory looked on the cards when Mostafa Mohamed put the Pharaohs ahead after just 89 seconds.Quickfire second-half goals from Witi and Clesio gave the Mambas hope of recording a first-ever Afcon win.But their dreams were dashed at the death when Domingos Macandza caught Mohamed, and Salah salvaged a draw.The Video Assistant Referee had intervened to recommend that referee Dahane Beida go to the screen to review the challe...
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Osimhen nets as Nigeria are held by Equatorial Guinea

 Nigeria's forward #9 Victor Osimhen heads the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 14, 2024. Victor Osimhen's quick-fire equaliser spared Nigeria a shock defeat against Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.Osimhen nodded in a minute after Iban Salvador's opener for the underdogs.Salvador's classy first-half finish was his side's only attempt on target and briefly threatened a significant upset in the second game of the tournament.Jesus Owono made several second-half saves to deny the Super Eagles, while Osimhen missed after breaking clear.
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Afcon hosts Ivory Coast start campaign with victory

 Seko Mohamed Fofana of Ivory Coast during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau at on January 13, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.Hosts Ivory Coast opened their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.Seko Fofana gave the Elephants the perfect start in the Group A clash in Abidjan when he blasted home from just inside the area in the fourth minute.He almost doubled the lead before half-time but another powerful effort was tipped on to the bar by Ouparine Djoco.Jean-Philippe Krasso hooked in the second after the break after some smart control under pressure in the box.The 2023 Afcon finals have been pushed back by six months - into early 2024 - to avoid the rainy season in West Africa, but the...
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Wolves and Aston Villa in Women’s FA Cup action

 Carla Ward, Manager of Aston Villa shows her appreciation to the fans following the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Poundland Bescot Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Walsall, England. Wolves head to struggling Championship outfit Reading tomorrow (2pm) looking for an upset.At the same time Championship-leading Birmingham City a Burnley side chasing the title in the same National League Northern Premier Division as Wolves.But the action starts today with Villa hosting fellow Women’s Super League side Everton at the Bescot (12.30pm)Ahead of the game, Villa boss Carla Ward revealed defender Lucy Parker will undergo surgery for an ankle injury which will likely see her miss the majority of the season in what Ward called a ‘mas...
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Barcelona beat Osasuna to set up final with Real

 Robert Lewandowski (9) of Barcelona in action during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final football match between Barcelona and Osasuna at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 11, 2024. Barcelona beat Osasuna in Saudi Arabia to set up a Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday with Real Madrid.After a goalless first half, Robert Lewandowski put Barca ahead in the 59th minute when he scored with a low shot after collecting Ilkay Gundogan's pass.Andreas Christensen and Lewandowski had earlier had shots saved by Sergio Herrera, with Ante Budimir missing a good opportunity for Osasuna.Lamine Yamal scored Barca's second goal in the third minute of added time.Barca have won the Spanish Super Cup a record 14 times and take on current La Liga leaders Real as they seek a 15th...
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Africa Cup of Nations explainer: What is it, how does it work, who’s won it and more

 Francois Albert Amichia, the president of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Organizing Committee (CCAN) speaks during a press conference at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan on January 10, 2024.The Africa Cup of Nations takes place in the Ivory Coast in January and February 2024, as superstars are on show in what is set to be the best-ever edition of the tournament.From Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Victor Osimhen, Riyad Mahrez and Achraf Hakimi ripping it up and a solid group of six teams who are all very evenly matched as favorites, this tournament always throws up plenty of surprises and stars of the future too.The competition to crown the African champs will be epic and in 2021 Senegal beat Egypt on penalty kicks to win AFCON for the very first time.Below is everything you need to kn...
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League Cup: Liverpool come from behind to take semi-final lead over Fulham

 Cody Gakpo of Liverpool celebrates scoring his side's second goal with team-mate Darwin Nunez (C) and Curtis Jones (L) during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield on January 10, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool produced another comeback after conceding first to take a 2-1 lead over Fulham into the second leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Willian fired the visitors in front in their first ever League Cup semi-final at Anfield. But two goals in three second-half minutes from Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo gave the Reds a slender advantage ahead of the second leg at Craven Cottage on January 24. Jurgen Klopp’s men have now fallen behind in 14 games this season, but have won seven of those matches and lost just three. “It’s th...
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Isak double seals Wear-Tyne derby win for Newcastle

 Dan Ballard of Sunderland fouls Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United for a penalty during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England.Newcastle made comfortable work of rivals Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light to book their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Magpies piled on the pressure from the outset and eventually found the breakthrough 10 minutes before half time when Sunderland defender Dan Ballard sliced Joelinton's cross into the back of his own net.It took less than a minute after the restart for Newcastle to take full control of the first Wear-Tyne derby since 2016 when Miguel Almiron robbed the ball from Pierre Ekwah before squaring for Alexander I...
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Tottenham knock Burnley out of FA Cup after Porro stunner

Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur scoring the 1st goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 5, 2024 in London, England.  Burnley were knocked out of the FA Cup following a narrow 1-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur after Pedro Porro's 25-yard special.A replay at Turf Moor appeared on the cards until Ange Postecoglou watched full-back Porro make the breakthrough with a superb strike in the 78th minute.Clarets boss Vincent Kompany could take positives after a solid display and they will now concentrate fully on staying in the Premier League.Spurs had already beaten Burnley 5-2 this season, but they were missing their hat-trick hero from that sunny September day with Son Heung-min away for the Asian Cup...
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Swansea City appoint Luke Williams as new head coach

 Luke Williams poses for a picture after signing a contract to become manager of Swansea City AFC at The Fairwood Training Ground on January 04, 2024 in Swansea, Wales.Luke Williams has left Notts County to become the new head coach of Swansea City.A month has passed since the Championship outfit made the decision to part ways with Michael Duff, who only arrived in South Wales during the summer.Since then, Alan Sheehan has been in charge on a temporary basis, instigating a vast improvement with 11 points being accumulated from seven matches.However, a day before the club's FA Cup third-round tie against Morecambe, Swansea have announced the appointment of Williams.The 43-year-old takes on the third job of his career having previously managed Swindon Town and more recently been in char...
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FA Cup: Dominic Calvert-Lewin sent off as Everton hold Crystal Palace

 Referee Chris Kavanagh shows a red card to Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin (not pictured) during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Thursday January 4, 2024.Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off as his side held on for a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round on Thursday. Calvert-Lewin saw red after a VAR review of the England striker’s studs-up foul on Nathaniel Clyne late in the second half at Selhurst Park.Calvert-Lewin made only slight contact with Clyne’s leg while winning the ball and Everton boss Sean Dyche was furious with the decision by referee Chris Kavanagh after a long VAR check.The first red card of Calvert-Lewin’s career could have been fatal to Everton’s hopes of progressing in the co...
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Lee Kang-in, Kylian Mbappe goals give PSG victory in French Champions Trophy

 Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after winning the Trophy Of Champions against Toulouse FC at Parc des Princes on January 03, 2024 in Paris, France. Lee Kang-in and Kylian Mbappe scored first-half goals as Paris Saint-Germain won the first silverware of the French season on Wednesday, beating Toulouse 2-0 to claim the Champions Trophy. Lee, playing his final game before heading off to the Asian Cup in Qatar with South Korea, put PSG ahead in the third minute, leaving Toulouse with an uphill battle at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe then added a superb second goal just before half-time, as Paris claimed the Champions Trophy for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons."We were exceptional in the first half. It was our best 45 minutes of my time here," said PSG coach Luis...
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Atalanta set up Italian Cup quarter-final with AC Milan

 Mario Pasalic of Atalanta BC jumps for the ball and assists his teammate Charles De Ketelaere's goal during the Coppa Italia match between Atalanta BC and US Sassuolo at Gewiss Stadium on January 03, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Atalanta beat Sassuolo 3-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the Italian Cup quarter-finals where they will meet AC Milan. On loan from Milan, Belgian striker Charles De Ketelaere scored the first two of Atalanta's goals before also providing the assist for the third, scored by Russian Aleksei Miranchuk. Milan defeated Cagliari 4-1 on Tuesday and will face Atalanta at the San Siro on January 10.Holders Inter Milan were knocked out by Bologna in a game that went to extra time last month while champions Napoli were thumped 4-0 by Frosinone.Roma came from behind in a ...
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Milan thrash Cagliari to reach Italian Cup last eight

 Luka Jovic of AC Milan celebrates with teammate Samuel Chukwueze after scoring their team's first goal during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at San Siro on January 02, 2024 in Milan, Italy. In-form Luka Jovic has eased the pressure on coach Stefano Pioli, scoring twice to help AC Milan beat Cagliari 4-1 in the Coppa Italia's round of 16.With Milan nine points off Serie A leaders - and city rivals - Inter going into the winter break, Pioli had come under fire after a poor run that led to his team being eliminated from the Champions League at the group stage.Milan have won the Italian Cup five times but last lifted the trophy in 2003 and haven't reached the final since 2018.They will face either Atalanta or Sassuolo in the quarter-final.Going into Tues...
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Stunning Sima strike helps Rangers beat Kilmarnock

 Rangers' Ross McCausland (left) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the cinch Premiership match at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday January 2, 2024. Rangers manager Philippe Clement vowed to do "more business" after heading into the Scottish Premiership break with victory over Kilmarnock.Ross McCausland fired the hosts in front after Kyle Vassell was denied when clean through on the Rangers goal, and Abdallah Sima's stunning chest touch and volley added a quick second before the break.Danny Armstrong converted a VAR-awarded penalty following John Souttar's handball - the first Rangers have conceded in 75 league games - but Todd Cantwell restored the two-goal advantage.Rangers, beaten by Celtic on Saturday, are eigh...
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Bologna shock Inter with 2-1 upset in Italian Cup last 16

 Sam Beukema of Bologna FC passes the ball during the Coppa Italia Round of 16 match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 20, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Two-time holders Inter Milan were knocked out of the Italian Cup last 16 after a last-gasp 2-1 loss to Bologna.Defender Sam Beukema and attacker Dan Ndoye scored in the second half of extra time at the San Siro to set up a quarter-final tie with Fiorentina after Carlos Augusto had opened the scoring for the Serie A leaders.Bologna, managed by ex-Inter midfielder Thiago Motta, join Fiorentina, Lazio and Frosinone, who beat league champions Napoli 4-0 on Tuesday, in the last eight.Inter coach Simone Inzaghi made plenty of changes for the game during a busy festive period, keeping the likes of p...
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Liverpool thrash West Ham to reach EFL Cup semis

Curtis Jones of Liverpool scores their fifth goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on December 20, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool cruised into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a dominant performance against West Ham at Anfield.Once Dominik Szoboszlai had driven a superb 25-yard effort into the bottom corner after 28 minutes, Liverpool's place in the last four was never in doubt.Curtis Jones added a second 11 minutes after the restart when he deceived Alphonse Areola into thinking he was going to cut a cross back from the edge of the six-yard box, and instead drove a shot through the Hammers' keeper's legs.Cody Gakpo was given too much space to fire home his eighth goal of the season 19 minutes from time, then Mohamed Salah ma...
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