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Martinez: Why Argentine did not get sent off despite second yellow in shootout

Argentine international Emiliano Martinez was the subject of a controversial call in the Europa Conference League during Aston Villa's quarterfinal second leg against Lille on Thursday night. The World Cup winner was allowed to continue in goal for Villa during the penalty shootouts despite receiving a second yellow card at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1781044751514357997?t=flgsNq98sROhA471pGy3YQ&s=19 Martinez had initially received a yellow card in the 39th minute, and...

UNILAG’s Enock Nwali wins National Scrabble Championship for Lagos

UNILAG’s Enock Nwali wins National Scrabble Championship for Lagos

Lagos State had a remarkable outing at the NSF National Scrabble Festival in Ogun State, winning the individual and team games. African Scrabble champion, Enock Nwali who is a student of Human Kinetics and Health Education in the University of Lagos won the individual event after claiming 20 wins and a draw for a cumulative points of 1220 from 28 rounds of games. Another Lagos player,...

F1: Hamilton plans to keep racing in his 40s like Alonso

F1: Hamilton plans to keep racing in his 40s like Alonso

Lewis Hamilton says he plans to continue racing in Formula 1 well into his 40s like his former teammate and title rival Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard recently signed a contract that will keep him at Aston Martin until 2026 when he will be 45 years old. Hamilton meanwhile will be 40 when he joins Ferrari from Mercedes next year. The seven-time world champion admitted that he...

Bellingham reveals Real Madrid’s biggest strength under Ancelotti

Bellingham reveals Real Madrid’s biggest strength under Ancelotti

Jude Bellingham has revealed that Real Madrid’s biggest strength under manager Carlo Ancelotti is the creative freedom afforded by the players. Los Blancos progressed to the semi-finals of the Champions League after defeating Manchester City on penalties in Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg. Madrid went ahead in the first half through Rodrygo after a swift counter-attacking move that involved Bellingham. City equalised thanks to Kevin de Bruyne...