Category: Sports
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BREAKING: Chelsea beat Real Madrid to reach Champions League final
Premier League club Chelsea defeat La Liga giant Real Madrid to reach 2021 Champions League final. On a night of high tension, even behind closed doors, Chelsea fully deserved a victory that sets up an all-English final against Pep Guardiola’s Premier League leaders on 29 May. Thomas Tuchel’s hosts were grateful to goalkeeper Edouard Mendy…
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Belgian Hugo Broos appointed Bafana Bafana soccer coach
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has appointed Belgian Hugo Broos as the new Bafana Bafana coach. The former Cameroon coach is expected in South Africa next week where he is scheduled to meet all football stakeholders, including members of the media. Broos, 69, said he was excited to take charge of one of the…
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Mourinho targets Man Utd keeper as first Roma signing
Jose Mourinho is planning a raid on former club Manchester United this summer to boost his newly inherited AS Roma squad. Mourinho was named new Roma coach yesterday and will take charge from the end of this season from Paulo Fonseca. And Corriere della Sera says Mourinho would like to sign David de Gea from…
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Solskjaer reveals ‘good chats’ with Cavani about Man Utd stay
Manchester United manager Old Gunnar Solskjaer admits there’s been no progress with Edinson Cavani’s new contract talks. Solskjaer was asked for an update at today’s Europa League presser. “We’ve had some good chats lately and even though the decision is still in his court, I’m still hopeful,” said Solskjaer. And on Thursday’s game, for which…
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Guardiola reflects on Man City’s journey after reaching Champions League final
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s ultimate target is now in sight after guiding the club to their first UEFA Champions League final. Manchester City produced a stunning performance against Paris St-Germain (PSG) on Tuesday to book their place in European club football’s showpiece event in Istanbul on May 29. Riyad Mahrez scored in each half…
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Pogba reveals Chelsea star as his toughest opponent
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has named Chelsea counterpart N’Golo Kante and Real Madrid star Casemiro as his toughest opponents. Pogba and Kante won the World Cup together with France in 2018. Asked who has been his toughest opponent on the pitch in a Man Utd Q&A, Pogba said: “It’s tough against N’Golo Kante. “Casemiro.…
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Not time to discuss Neymar, Mbappe futures – PSG chief
PSG football chief Leonardo says it’s too soon to consider the futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Leonardo was pushed about the pair after their Champions League semifinal defeat to Manchester City, Leonardo insisted: “Honestly, now is not the time to decide or announce anything. “We must be proud of what we have done. Our…
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Man City have taken a historic step – Fernandinho
Fernandinho says Manchester City have taken a ‘big step’ in the club’s history after qualifying for their first Champions League final. The Sky Blues claimed a 2-1 win over PSG on Tuesday to book their place in the final. “I think this is a big step for the club and everyone,” Fernandinho after the victory.…
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Malian Halima Cisse gives birth to nine babies in world record
A Malian woman Halima Cisse gave birth to nine babies on Tuesday – two more than doctors had detected inside her crowded womb. She joined a small pantheon of mothers of nonuplets. The pregnancy of Halima Cisse, 25, fascinated Malians and attracted the attention of its leaders. The babies kept in incubators in Morocco When…
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Mahrez sends Man City into first Champions League final
Manchester City reached their first Champions League final as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium to secure a commanding victory over two legs. In a game played in unseasonal snow, the brilliant Riyad Mahrez capped a sweeping move started by goalkeeper Ederson’s 60-yard pass to extend their 2-1 advantage from the first leg in…