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La Liga: Celta Vigo hold 10-man Barcelona, Simeone reaches milestone with Athletico Madrid

Action returned in La Liga after the international break as 10-man Barcelona threw away a two-goal lead against Celta Vigo when they played out a 2-2 draw at the Estadio de Balaidos on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Raphinha opened the scoring for the visitors after converting Jules Kounde's cross in the 15th minute. After the interval, Robert Lewandowski scored in the 61st to double Barcelona’s lead. Marc...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mozambique, Botswana & Tanzania clinch remaining spots

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20 November 2024

Mozambique, Botswana, and Tanzania are among the 24 nations set to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco following their results in the qualifiers on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Mambas of Mozambique secured a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau at the Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro. Bruno Langa opened the scoring for Mozambique in the ninth minute, but Everton forward Beto drew the...

Nations League: Croatia, Denmark clinch quarter-finals spot, San Marino earns historic promotion

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19 November 2024

The UEFA Nations League action continued on Monday as Croatia and Denmark secured a quarterfinal spot, while San Marino claimed a historic promotion with a win over Liechtenstein, Afrosport reports. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol scored his third international goal and first since the 2022 World Cup in a second-half equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for Croatia against Portugal in Group A1 as both teams...

Nations League: Germany seal top spot in group, Netherlands secure quarterfinal berth

by Diamond Kesiena

17 November 2024

The UEFA Nations League action continued on Saturday as Germany thrashed Bosnia-Herzegovina 7-0 to claim a record tournament win with a game to spare while the Netherlands secures a quarterfinal spot, Afrosport reports. Jamal Musiala gave Germany the lead in the second minute after heading Joshua Kimmich's cross past Nikola Vasilj before Tim Kleindienst right-footed effort doubled the host lead in the 23rd minute, being his...

UCL: Xabi Alonso optimistic of Leverkusen progress after heavy defeat to Liverpool

Xabi Alonso set to leave Leverkusen at the end of the season

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15 November 2024

Xabi Alonso is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current season despite having a contract that runs until 2026, Afrosport reports. The 42-year-old took over the reins at BayArena in October 2022, before extending his contract for a further four years. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder led the Die Werkself to their first Bundesliga title ever, going unbeaten in all...

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La Liga: Celta Vigo hold 10-man Barcelona, Simeone reaches milestone with Athletico Madrid

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mozambique, Botswana & Tanzania clinch remaining spots

Nations League: Croatia, Denmark clinch quarter-finals spot, San Marino earns historic promotion

Nations League: Germany seal top spot in group, Netherlands secure quarterfinal berth

Xabi Alonso set to leave Leverkusen at the end of the season

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