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Joshua close to retirement

28 September 2024

The former champion was floored four times before being knocked out in the fifth round by Dubois, who retained his IBF world heavyweight title in front of 98,000 fans. In a candid conversation with Joshua after the brutal defeat, Hearn revealed he told the boxer he may have only one to three fights left in […]

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Premier League delays semi-automated offside VAR until 2025

27 September 2024

The Premier League is set to delay the introduction of the semi-automated VAR offside technology, SAOT until 2025, as testing of the system continues. Earlier this year, clubs unanimously voted to bring in the technology. SAOT will reduce the time for a check by an average of 31 seconds. The Premier League was scheduled to […]

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I take responsibility for poor result, says ex-Chelsea coach Potter

27 September 2024

In a statement obtained from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Friday, Potter said, “I take responsibility for the results. “But the easy solution is Chelsea aren’t winning, so it must be the coach..he’s the problem. That might not be 100 per cent wrong, but it’s not 100 per cent right.” Recall that Potter was sacked […]

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Turkey: I have good relationship with Icardi, Batshuayi – Osimhen

26 September 2024

Osimhen says that he gets along well with other Galatasaray strikers. Okan Buruk’s side have a fearsome attack that also include Mauro Icardi, Michy Batshuayi and Burak Yilmaz. Icardi was the club’s main man last season, and the Argentine is expected to pair Osimhen upfront. Osimhen has started three games since his arrival at the […]

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South Africa to host U-20 AFCON in 2025

25 September 2024

According to reports, the Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has awarded the hosting right of the competition to South Africa. It would be recalled that South Africa hosted the competition 13 years ago. Nigeria won the competition then, edging past Senegal in the final. The Flying Eagles will first have to scale through from the […]

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Zidane’s son, Enzo, retires from football at 29

24 September 2024

He last played for Fuenlabrada in the 3rd tier of Spanish football and he wants to focus on private stuff, including his investments. His career included stints with Real Madrid Castilla, Alavés, Lausanne, Rayo Majadahonda, Aves, Almeria, and Rodez Aveyron before concluding with Fuenlabrada, where he made 29 appearances. His most notable moment came during […]

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They defend really good – Guardiola hails three Arsenal players

23 September 2024

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has lauded three Arsenal players for their performances in Sunday’s Premier League tie between both teams. Guardiola said the likes of Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães defended really good against Man City. Recall that Erling Haaland gave the Cityzens the lead early in the first half. Riccardo Calafiori […]

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Anthony Joshua rules out retiring after defeat to Daniel Dubois

22 September 2024

Anthony Joshua has insisted he has no plans to retire from boxing after his shock defeat to Daniel Dubois. Joshua was knocked out in five rounds by Dubois at Wembley last night. Dubois, who dominated the fight, floored Joshua in all but one of the five rounds before ending the contest with a crashing counter […]

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Championship: Maja fires West Brom to victory against Plymouth

21 September 2024

Josh Maja scored the winning goal as West Bromwich Albion extended their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle. Maja netted the decisive goal two minutes after the hour mark. It was the Nigeria international’s sixth goal of the campaign. The Baggies have now claimed five […]

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UWCL: Nnadozie’s Paris FC tackle Manchester City, Echegini faces former club

18 September 2024

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie and her Paris FC teammates will be up against Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League playoff tie on Tuesday. The encounter is slated for the Stade Charlety, Paris. The overall winners is guaranteed a place in the group stage of the competition. Paris FC […]

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