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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo suffers injury in Portugal’s thrashing of Czech Republic

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal injured with a bloody nose during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Czech Republic and Portugal at Fortuna Arena on September 24, 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was left covered in blood after a nasty collision with Czech Republic goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik on Saturday night.The Manchester United forward went down in a heap after the mid-air collision in the 13th minute of the Nations League clash.He was left bloodied, bruised and dazed on the turf.Ronaldo required medical treatment on the pitch but later returned with a bandage on his nose.And he was soon back in the thick of the action by conceding a penalty for a handball, although Patrik Schick missed from the spot.Portugal ran out 4-0 winners to set up a...
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McMenamin withdrawn from Northern Ireland squad

Northern IrelandÕs Conor McMenamin reacts after a missed chance during the UEFA Nations League match at Windsor Park, Belfast. Picture date: Sunday June 12, 2022.Conor McMenamin has been withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad for their Nations League fixtures against Kosovo and Greece after an historic video surfaced appearing to show the Glentoran winger allegedly singing a pro-IRA chant. The decision came a day after Kyle Lafferty was sent home after his club Kilmarnock opened an investigation into a video appearing to show the veteran striker allegedly using sectarian language. The Irish FA announced the decision to axe McMenamin less than an hour before kick-off in Northern Ireland’s match against Kosovo at Windsor Park. A statement said: “In light of an historic social media video ...
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Watch Lionel Messi goal against Honduras

Forward Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina kicks the ball while being defended by Midfielder Hector Enrique Castellanos Villatoro #16 of Honduras during the international friendly match between Honduras and Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.Argentina played their penultimate match before the Qatar 2022 World Cup on Friday night, beating Honduras 3-0 in Miami.
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UEFA Nations League: Hungary beat Germany, England relegated

Adam Szalai of Hungary celebrates their side's win after the final whistle of the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and Hungary at Red Bull Arena on September 23, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany.A superb first-half stiletto kick from striker Adam Szalai gave Hungary a 1-0 away win over Germany during their Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Nations League group match at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena on Friday. The win cemented Hungary’s position on top of the group standings, with the unbeaten side only needing a draw in their final match away against Italy to secure top spot. Playing his second-last game before retiring from international football, striker Szalai gave Hungary the lead after 17 minutes. Szalai, who plies his trade at Swiss side Basel after a career...
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Croatia beat Denmark 2-1 to top Nations League group

Lovro Majer of Croatia celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between Croatia and Denmark at Maksimir Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Zagreb, Croatia. Croatia substitute Lovro Majer scored a late goal as they beat Denmark 2-1 on Thursday to top UEFA Nations League A Group 1 with the winner coming two minutes after visiting captain Christian Eriksen’s superb equaliser. Having beaten the Danes in Copenhagen in June, the Croatians repeated the feat to reach 10 points from five games, one ahead of Denmark in their bid for a Nations League semi-final spot which goes to the pool winners. Croatia round off their group campaign at bottom side Austria, who lost 2-0 in Paris on Thursday to a France side that will b...
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Mbappe and Giroud shine as France shrug off troubles to outclass Austria

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates his goal with Antoine Griezmann during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria at Stade de France on September 22, 2022 in Saint-Denis near Paris, France.Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning opening goal as France shook off injuries to a host of key players and a series of off-field issues to claim a welcome 2-0 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League in Paris on Thursday.Mbappe showcased his phenomenal pace and strength on the way before finishing emphatically to put the reigning world champions ahead in the 56th minute at the Stade de France. The recalled Olivier Giroud doubled their lead nine minutes later as France ran out deserved winners to stave off the threat of relegation from the top tier of the Nations League, a...
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Man City icon David Silva fined for grabbing woman during music festival brawl

David Silva, former Manchester City player visits his statue outside the Etihad Stadium at Manchester City Football Academy on September 16, 2022 in Manchester, England.Manchester City legend David Silva has been fined nearly £1,000 for grabbing a woman during a brawl at a music festival. Silva was attending the Maspalomas Carnival in Gran Canaria in June when the incident occurred. Spanish outlet Tiempo de Canarias had access to the court documents and explained how the footballer, “with the intention of undermining the physical integrity of the victim, toughly grabbed her arm to move her away, causing her to fall to the ground”. Judge Francisco Javier Ramirez de Verger Vargas said that Silva’s actions had led the young woman to suffer “post-traumatic cervical pain, contusion on the left...
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Alexander Isak speaks out after leaving Sweden squad as Newcastle United sweat over injury

 Alexander Isak of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St. James Park on September 17, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak admits he is ‘longing’ to play for Sweden again after being forced to withdraw from international duty due to injury. The 23-year-old trained alone earlier this week after a minor knock but will now miss his country’s upcoming fixtures against Serbia and Slovenia. Isak departed the Sweden camp on Thursday and will now return to England as Newcastle cross their fingers over the severity of the injury. The former Real Sociedad striker has led the line in recent games with Callum Wilson sidelined with a hamstring problem. Speaking after his int...
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Everton suffer huge injury setback as Nathan Patterson is stretchered off for Scotland

Nathan Patterson of Scotland is stretchered from the pitch following injury in the UEFA Nations League League B Group 1 match between Scotland and Ukraine at Hampden Park on September 21, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland.Scotland star Nathan Patterson was stretchered off  on wednesday 3-0 win against Ukraine.The Everton full-back suffered an injury blow in the early stages of the match at Hampden. Patterson, 20, has made a flying start to the Premier League season and was handed a start against Ukraine in the Nations League fixture. But he was forced off through injury after just 26 minutes. The defender appeared to be struggling with a possible knock to his ankle stretching to his knee. Patterson had trudged off to the sidelines for treatment with 22 minutes on the clock but he couldn’t con...
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Bale energized for World Cup after feeling the love in L.A.

Gareth Bale #11 of LAFC greeting FC Dallas fans during the MLS game between LAFC and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.During his difficult final years at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale only truly found happiness on a soccer field when he linked up with Wales for matches with his national team. Now, after moving to the United States, he is feeling the love at club level, too. Bale joined Los Angeles FC in July after his contract at Madrid expired and has been playing regularly for one of Major League Soccer’s top teams, albeit mostly as a substitute as he builds up his fitness after barely getting any game time in his final season in Spain. The ultimate goal for Bale is to be in peak condition for Nov. 21 — when Wales plays the United States in their opening grou...
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Lewandowski to wear Shevchenko’s Ukraine armband at World Cup

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski receives a Ukraine armband from Laureus Ambassador Andriy Shevchenko and pledges to carry it to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar at PGE Narodowy Stadium on September 20, 2022 in Warsaw, Poland.Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski will wear a captain’s armband featuring Ukraine’s colors during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 34-year-old has shown his support for the war-torn country and has been given the armband by Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko in Warsaw. Lewandowski says it will be an honor to wear Ukraine’s colors at the World Cup. He wrote on Instagram, “Thank you Andriy. It was a pleasure to meet you! It will be an honour for me to carry this captains armband in the colors of Ukraine to the World Cup.” Shevchenko has thanked the Barcelona and Poland strike...
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McCabe denied as Ajax hold Arsenal to a draw

Katie McCabe of Arsenal WFC controls the ball during the UEFA Women´s Champions League Second Qualifying Round First Leg match between Arsenal and AFC Ajax at Meadow Park on September 20, 2022 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe thought she had snatched a late winner for Arsenal as they took on Ajax in the UEFA Champions League qualifier on Tuesday night. McCabe got on the end of a free kick and placed her effort into the roof of the net but was denied by the offside flag. Jonas Eidevall’s side still have work to do to reach the group stages of the Women’s Champions League after being held to a 2-2 draw by last season’s Eredivisie Vrouwen runners-up. The Gunners had fought back to lead in the first leg of their second-round qualifier at Meadow Park but w...
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Extra train services for Nations League qualifiers

Billy Gilmour, Anthony Ralston and Steve Clarke (R) during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, on September 20, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland.ScotRail has announced additional trains and carriages for Scotland’s Nations League matches this week.The national squad face Ukraine on Wednesday and Republic of Ireland on Saturday, both with a 19:45 kick off.Queuing systems will also be in place at Glasgow Central and Mount Florida, the closet station to Hampden.Fans have been urged to allow extra time for travelling to and from games and to buy their return tickets in advance.Sell-out crowds are expected to attend both qualifier matches. ⚽️ Extra carriages and more trains for Scotland v Ukraine and Scotland v Ireland at @HampdenPark.— ScotRail (@ScotRail) September 20, 2022 Steve Clarke’s ...
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Henderson added to England squad despite missing Liverpool’s last three matches

Jordan Henderson captain of Liverpool Before the UEFA Champions League group A match between Liverpool FC and AFC Ajax at Anfield on September 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Jordon Henderson has been called up to the England squad after recovering from injury ahead of schedule. The Liverpool captain has been out with a hamstring problem suffered during the 2-1 victory over Newcastle on August 31. Henderson has missed the Reds’ last three matches and manager Jurgen Klopp recently described the situation as ‘not good’. The 32-year-old midfielder was not named in the initial 32-man England squad announced by Gareth Southgate last Thursday. However, after coming through a number of training sessions in recent days, Klopp has given his blessing for Henderson to join up with the Three Lions squa...
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Lionel Messi scores to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo record and take PSG back top of Ligue 1

Lionel Messi #30 of Paris Saint-Germain shoots the ball against Alexandre Lacazette #10 of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain at Groupama Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Lyon, France.Lionel Messi's early goal earned Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Lyon to regain top spot in the Ligue 1 table ahead of Marseille on Sunday. With his fifth-minute strike, Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s total of 671 non-penalty goals and made it four wins from as many Ligue 1 games for PSG. Neymar set up the Argentina forward with his seventh assist in eight Ligue 1 games. The victory pulled PSG two points clear of Marseille who had taken top spot earlier with a 1-1 draw at home against Rennes. Lorient, 3-1 winners over Auxerre, are three point...
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Vinicius Jr gets Pele, Neymar’s support after racist slur aimed at Real Madrid forward

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid in action the UEFA Champions League group F match between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 14, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Pele, Neymar and other big names in Brazilian football voiced outrage Friday over a Spanish agent’s allegedly racist comments on Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, whom he urged to stop “acting like a monkey.” Pedro Bravo, the head of the Spanish Football Agents’ Association (AEAF), made the comment Thursday on the Chiringuito Show one of Spain’s top football TV programs, telling the 22-year-old player to stop celebrating his goals with his trademark dance moves. The remarks touched a nerve in Brazil, where black players have been heckled with racist taunts by fans mimicking monkeys. “Football is jo...
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David Moyes credits West Ham for ‘getting job done’ in Conference League

David Moyes, manager of West Ham United on the pitch prior to the UEFA Conference League Group B match between Silkeborg IF and West Ham United at Jysk Park on September 15, 2022 in Silkeborg, Denmark.David Moyes admitted he was unhappy at aspects of West Ham’s performance but declared it ‘job done’ after they clung on for a 3-2 Europa Conference League win at Danish side Silkeborg. Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, hit a stunning 20-yard strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header. But it was not all plain sailing for Moyes’ side as, just as they had against Romanian side FCSB a week ago, they conceded the first goal, this time through a neat finish by Kasper Kusk. And they were hanging on for the final 15 minutes aft...
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Ronaldo nets first Europa League goal as United beats Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their team's second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Sheriff Tiraspol and Manchester United at Stadionul Sheriff on September 15, 2022 in Tiraspol, Moldova. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first Europa League goal of his career to help Manchester United rebound from an opening loss in the second-tier competition with a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday. The Champions League record scorer converted from the spot after Jadon Sancho gave United a 1-0 lead in Moldova. It was the 37-year-old Ronaldo’s first goal of the season and 699th in club competition. “Happy to score and help the team win! 3 important points!” Ronaldo tweeted. After failing to secure a transfer to a c...
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Freund refuses to rule out becoming Chelsea sporting director

Salzburg director Christoph Freund seen after the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and FC Salzburg at Stamford Bridge on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Red Bull Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund has refused to rule out making a potential switch to Chelsea in the near future. The 45-year-old Austrian has been linked with the sporting director role at the west London club to spearhead a new era under the ownership of Todd Boehly. Freund watched Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Salzburg as the Austrian Champions fought back to earn a point at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening. After the match, Freund was quizzed about the prospect of moving to the Premier League side and he didn’t appear to reject the idea of a potential switch. He said to Sky Sports...
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Everton on-loan striker could undergo scan after suffering injury

Ellis Simms of Sunderland goes down injured during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Sunderland at The Select Car Leasing Stadium on September 14, 2022 in Reading, United Kingdom.Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray has admitted he hopes on-loan Everton striker Ellis Simms’ injury is not a broken toe. Simms was forced off late in the first half of Sunderland’s 3-0 win at Reading on Wednesday night after picking up a painful knock. The 21-year-old was the only senior forward available for the Black Cats after a long-term injury to Ross Stewart. The severity of the problem is yet unknown but neither Sunderland nor Everton will want to see Simms sidelined for a long period of time. He has scored three goals in eight Championship appearances so far since his summer switch and ...
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