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Kevin De Bruyne strike late as City advance in FA Cup

8Feb

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Kevin De Bruyne strike late as City advance in FA Cup

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (left) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at the Gaughan Group Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday February 8, 2025. Manchester City survived a scare against third-division Leyton Orient on Saturday to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup. Orient threatened to pull off a famous upset when it led 1-0 at halftime against Pep Guardiola's four-time defending Premier League champion. But City fought back after the break with goals from substitutes Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne. Orient went ahead in spectacular fashion when Jamie Donley's shot from just past the halfway line hit the bar and rebounded off the back of City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega into the back of the net in th...

Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 home win over Peru

20Nov

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Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 home win over Peru

Lautaro Martinez of Argentina battles for possession with Carlos Zambrano of Peru during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win against Peru in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Martinez scored 10 minutes after the break, capitalising on a fine cross from Lionel Messi to fire home a half-volley into the top-right corner. The Inter Milan striker’s 32nd international goal moved him level with Diego Maradona in fifth spot in the country’s all-time scoring charts. The World Cup holders lead the CONMEBOL standings with 25 points, five clear of Uruguay who play ...

Fulham strike twice in stoppage time to beat Brentford

5Nov

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Fulham strike twice in stoppage time to beat Brentford

Harry Wilson struck twice in stoppage time to give Fulham a dramatic 2-1 victory over west London rivals Brentford on Monday.Vitaly Janelt had blasted the Bees in front against the run of play midway through the first half. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven Cottage on November 4, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Fulham were frustrated until added time when substitute Wilson flicked home the equaliser and then head in a winner at the death. "It was an amazing feeling to come on and get the two goals to win the game. We deserved it, we kept them pinned in throughout," said Wilson. Victory lifts Marc...

Mbappe strikes in Real Madrid win over Celta Vigo as rape investigation reports swirl

20Oct

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Mbappe strikes in Real Madrid win over Celta Vigo as rape investigation reports swirl

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Vinicius Junior during the LaLiga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Balaidos on October 19, 2024 in Vigo, Spain. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior’s goals earned Real Madrid an entertaining 2-1 win at Celta Vigo yesterday to pull them level with La Liga leaders Barcelona. France striker Mbappe started and sent the Spanish champions ahead amid reports he is being investigated for an alleged rape during a visit to Sweden. The 25-year-old was criticised in his homeland for not appearing in his country’s recent Nations League matches before the Swedish media reports emerged following his trip during the international break, which Mbappe labelled “fake news”. Williot Swedberg level...

Diogo Jota strike enough for Liverpool to see off Crystal Palace

5Oct

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Diogo Jota strike enough for Liverpool to see off Crystal Palace

Diogo Jota’s goal kept Liverpool at the top of the Premier League for another week as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park.The Portugal international punished some poor defending to earn Arne Slot’s men a third league win on the spin. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 5: Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace and Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 5, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Liverpool showed their title pedigree in south London and head into the international break in high spirits ahead of a home clash against Chelsea later this month. Palace were out of the blocks quickly and had the ball in the net inside a minute, only for Eddie Nk...