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Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

LONDON — Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will team up in mixed doubles at Wimbledon, the tournament announced Wednesday, a pairing of the two biggest stars of British tennis. The 37-year-old Murray owns three Grand Slam titles, including from the All England Club in 2013 and 2016. The All England Club awarded a wild-card entry to Murray and Raducanu in …

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'Seeing Kerala Blasters FC Players Shine For The National Team Gives Me Great Satisfaction', Says Head Coach Ivan Vukomanovic
8 months ago

'Seeing Kerala Blasters FC Players Shine For The National Team Gives Me Great Satisfaction', Says Head Coach Ivan Vukomanovic

News 18  

Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic is into his third season in the Indian Super League and he has naturally overseen the rise of multiple young players who have thrived under his watch and gone on to represent the national team. “National team call-up is a validation of your performances for the club” The current Kerala Blasters FC squad …

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Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinicius: Racism reducing my desire to play

China Daily  

MADRID — Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play soccer was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance on Monday. "I am sure that Spain is not a racist country but there are many racists here and many of them are in the stadiums," said Vinicius. Real …

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Nigeria boss left 'confused' by midfielder Umar Sadiq's rapid recovery from injury after he played for Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey just DAYS after being ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations
11 months ago

Nigeria boss left 'confused' by midfielder Umar Sadiq's rapid recovery from injury after he played for Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey just DAYS after being ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations

Daily Mail  

Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro admitted he is baffled that striker Umar Sadiq was able to play for Real Sociedad on Wednesday just days after being ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. However, he came off the bench in the 73rd minute to feature in Real Sociedad's 2-0 win over Osasuna in the Copa del …

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Mikel Arteta claims Gabriel Jesus ‘changed Arsenal’s world’ when he joined the club
1 year, 3 months ago

Mikel Arteta claims Gabriel Jesus ‘changed Arsenal’s world’ when he joined the club

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta lauded “tremendous” Gabriel Jesus who he …

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Neymar to ‘play for Al-Hilal’ in Saudi Arabia, deal underway for PSG transfer
1 year, 4 months ago

Neymar to ‘play for Al-Hilal’ in Saudi Arabia, deal underway for PSG transfer

Live Mint  

Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly in talks to make a move from Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Sources close to the Parisian club have revealed to Agence France-Presse that Neymar, at 31 years old, is seemingly no longer a part of PSG's future plans. "Direct negotiations" are underway between Neymar's agents and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, …

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Roy Hodgson reveals Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has REFUSED to play for the club - as the 36-year-old has become 'disenchanted' after losing his No 1 spot to Sam Johnstone
1 year, 4 months ago

Roy Hodgson reveals Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has REFUSED to play for the club - as the 36-year-old has become 'disenchanted' after losing his No 1 spot to Sam Johnstone

Daily Mail  

Roy Hodgson has revealed that goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has grown 'disenchanted' with life at the club and refused to play in the Eagles' pre-season fixtures ahead of the new campaign. The Spaniard joined the club in 2018 and enjoyed the position as No 1 before being unseated by Sam Johnstone at the end of last season once Hodgson replaced Patrick …

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Former Liverpool defender Yasser Larouci joins Sheffield United on season-long loan from Troyes, after Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom convinced him over the move
1 year, 5 months ago

Former Liverpool defender Yasser Larouci joins Sheffield United on season-long loan from Troyes, after Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom convinced him over the move

Daily Mail  

Former Liverpool left-back Yasser Larouci has joined Sheffield United on loan from Troyes. Larouchi told the club's website: 'To play for Sheffield United and play in the Premier League, I think this is a good project for me. Former Liverpool left-back Yasser Larouci has joined Sheffield United on loan from Troyes A conversation with Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom convinced him …

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Arsenal sign Havertz from Chelsea on 'long-term contract'
1 year, 5 months ago

Arsenal sign Havertz from Chelsea on 'long-term contract'

Hindustan Times  

Arsenal on Wednesday signed German attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea on a "long-term contract". Kai Havertz Neither club disclosed a fee but British media said Arsenal were paying Chelsea 65 million pounds or 75 million euros. He is Arsenal's first signing of the summer but the British press reported the club had agreed a 105 million-pound fee for West …

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Caoimhin Kelleher should leave Liverpool to lift Republic career – Stephen Kenny
1 year, 6 months ago

Caoimhin Kelleher should leave Liverpool to lift Republic career – Stephen Kenny

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has admitted …

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Joao Cancelo explains reasons behind Bayern Munich move
1 year, 10 months ago

Joao Cancelo explains reasons behind Bayern Munich move

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joao Cancelo has played down suggestions a rift …

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Yorkshire agrees to end Gary Ballance’s contract two years early
2 years ago

Yorkshire agrees to end Gary Ballance’s contract two years early

The Hindu  

Former England batter Gary Ballance has been released from his contract with county side Yorkshire two years early, the club said on Thursday. Yorkshire said Ballance, who had asked to be let go, would not play for another team in the county championship next year. The left-hander admitted last year to using racist language against former teammate Azeem Rafiq, whose …

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Pushing Barriers charity calls for more support to help refugee kids play sport
2 years, 1 month ago

Pushing Barriers charity calls for more support to help refugee kids play sport

ABC  

Young people are encouraged to dream, to set limitless goals before the reality of adult life has a chance to tether them. "We started five years ago when we realised kids with a refugee background weren't getting the opportunity to play at clubs," she says. Club president Belinda Fisher says the Stormers reduce the cost for Pushing Barriers players to …

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Erik Ten Hag's 10-point plan to save Man United's season - sell Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 4 months ago

Erik Ten Hag's 10-point plan to save Man United's season - sell Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

As Bryan Mbuemo tucked home Brentford's fourth goal within just 35 minutes, Manchester United's players looked shell-shocked and disconsolate, barely able to believe what was happening in west London on Saturday evening. The catastrophic start to Erik ten Hag's reign continued as he became the first manager in more than a century to lose his first two games as Manchester …

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Manisha Kalyan becomes the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League
2 years, 4 months ago

Manisha Kalyan becomes the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League

The Hindu  

Young striker Manisha Kalyan became the first Indian footballer to play at the UEFA Women’s Champions League when she made her debut for Apollon Ladies FC in the European Club competition in Engomi, Cyprus. Kalyan replaced Cyprus’ Marilena Georgiou in the 60th minute at the Makareio Stadium, as Apollon Ladies FC beat Latvian top flight club SFK Rīga 3-0 in …

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Nowra Croquet Club celebrates 100 years of playing 'the thought sport', a nasty game for nice people
2 years, 7 months ago

Nowra Croquet Club celebrates 100 years of playing 'the thought sport', a nasty game for nice people

ABC  

Those who play croquet say it is 15 per cent skill and 85 per cent psychology, an aggressive game played by nice people with a smile on their face. The nice people of Nowra Croquet Club celebrate a century of play this year, and today launch a book acknowledging and celebrating 100 years since the club's inception. "It's called 'the …

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Barcelona to make first trip to Australia in May
2 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona to make first trip to Australia in May

The Hindu  

Five-times European champion Barcelona will pay its first visit to Australia to play an A-League All Stars team in a friendly in Sydney next month, the club announced on Wednesday. The match will take place at Sydney's 80,000-seater Olympic Stadium on Wednesday May 25, a few days before the A-League season comes to a conclusion with the championship "Grand Final". …

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Manchester United: David de Gea cuts a deflated figure a day after Champions League last-16 exit
2 years, 9 months ago

Manchester United: David de Gea cuts a deflated figure a day after Champions League last-16 exit

Daily Mail  

The fallout of Manchester United's Champions League exit continued on Wednesday with David de Gea pictured cutting a forlorn figure. David De Gea reflects on another disappointing night for Manchester United.#UCL | 🎙 @TheDesKelly pic.twitter.com/km0GFembzN — Football on TNT Sports March 15, 2022 'It's another tough moment for us. Asked if it was the most upset he felt after a …

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Spartak Moscow drawn to face Leipzig in Europa League
2 years, 9 months ago

Spartak Moscow drawn to face Leipzig in Europa League

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Russian club Spartak Moscow will play at Leipzig in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League before needing to find a neutral venue outside the country to host the return match. UEFA has also stripped St. Petersburg of hosting this year’s Champions League final, replacing it with the Stade de France outside …

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We're not even a team yet: PSG manager Pochettino
3 years, 3 months ago

We're not even a team yet: PSG manager Pochettino

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain has been labelled as the side to beat in the Champions League since Lionel Messi joined during the close season but coach Mauricio Pochettino warned that he had not yet turned his stellar cast of players into a team. READ |Messi, Neymar back in PSG squad for Champions League opener "We're not a team yet. Captain Marquinhos said …

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Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte 'among dissatisfied Manchester City players'
3 years, 6 months ago

Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Aymeric Laporte 'among dissatisfied Manchester City players'

Daily Mail  

Several Manchester City players are unhappy about their game time at the club and would be open to moving away this summer, according to reports. Pep Guardiola may be tasked with offloading several unhappy Manchester City players soon The report says that the disgruntled group of players would 'consider' leaving in the window, or even 'actively push' for a transfer. …

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Middlesex sign Ireland batsman Paul Stirling as Mitchell Marsh's replacement for T20 Blast
3 years, 7 months ago

Middlesex sign Ireland batsman Paul Stirling as Mitchell Marsh's replacement for T20 Blast

Hindustan Times  

Middlesex Cricket has announced that Ireland batsman Paul Stirling will return to play for the club in this year's T20 Blast. Paul Stirling of Ireland Stirling comes in as a replacement for Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who will not be available, as he has been called up by his national side to face the West Indies. Returning to the club, …

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Blind out for season with injury, hopes to play at Euro 2020
3 years, 8 months ago

Blind out for season with injury, hopes to play at Euro 2020

The Hindu  

Netherlands defender Daley Blind is expected to miss the remainder of the club season because of an ankle injury but hopes to be fit for the European Championship. Blind was hurt during the second half of his country’s 7-0 win over Gibraltar in a World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. If everything goes well during rehabilitation, I hope that I …

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Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona squad for Copa del Rey match - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is back in the Barcelona squad that will face second-division club Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Messi has not played in the Copa del Rey this season but coach Ronald Koeman is expected to use him in the round-of-16 game after missing two matches because of a suspension. He did not play against Cornella …

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