CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES AGAIN AS PORTUGAL BEAT POLAND 3-1 AWAY IN NATIONS LEAGUE

CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES AGAIN AS PORTUGAL BEAT POLAND 3-1 AWAY IN NATIONS LEAGUE

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 133rd Portugal goal as they beat Poland in the Nations League. Captain Ronaldo hit the crossbar from close range before Portugal took the lead through Bernardo Silva. The Manchester City player…

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CROATIA BEAT SCOTLAND 2-1 @ HOME AFTER SENSATIONAL EQUALIZER WAS CHOPPED OFF

CROATIA BEAT SCOTLAND 2-1 @ HOME AFTER SENSATIONAL EQUALIZER WAS CHOPPED OFF

Scotland remain winless in Nations League A as Croatia came from behind to triumph in Zagreb and prolong Steve Clarke’s side’s 13-month wait for a competitive victory. Missing key players and on a run of…

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MARTIN ZUBIMENDI NETS WINNER AS SPAIN PIP DENMARK 1-0 IN NATIONS LEAGUE

MARTIN ZUBIMENDI NETS WINNER AS SPAIN PIP DENMARK 1-0 IN NATIONS LEAGUE

Martin Zubimendi’s volley from outside the penalty area meant Spain’s first home game since winning Euro 2024 was a victorious outing against Denmark in the Uefa Nations League. The European champions were heading for a…

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Ex-Liverpool and Cameroon defender Matip retires

Ex-Liverpool and Cameroon defender Matip retires

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has announced his retirement from football aged 33. The defender joined the Reds in 2016 from German side Schalke and went on to make 201 appearances for Liverpool, winning five…

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Van Dijk and Salah released from international duty

Van Dijk and Salah released from international duty

Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will return to the club earlier than expected after being released from international duty. Netherlands captain Van Dijk was sent off during his side’s 1-1 draw with Hungary on…

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AFCON qualifiers: Super sub Dele-Bashiru hands Nigeria late win over Libya

AFCON qualifiers: Super sub Dele-Bashiru hands Nigeria late win over Libya

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday evening secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Libya in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, thanks to a late strike from substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. In the dramatic game in Uyo, Akwa…

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Tinubu, Shettima console NNPC boss Kyari over daughter’s death

Tinubu, Shettima console NNPC boss Kyari over daughter’s death

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday consoled the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, over the death of his daughter, Fatima Kyari. It…

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Saka injured during England loss to Greece

Saka injured during England loss to Greece

Bukayo Saka suffered an injury to his right leg during England’s 2-1 loss to Greece at Wembley on Thursday. The Arsenal forward was replaced in the 51st minute by Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. Saka, 23, was seen…

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ROBBIE BRADY SCORES LATE WINNER AS REPUBLIC OF IRELAND BEAT FINLAND 2-1 AWAY IN NATIONS LEAGUE

ROBBIE BRADY SCORES LATE WINNER AS REPUBLIC OF IRELAND BEAT FINLAND 2-1 AWAY IN NATIONS LEAGUE

Robbie Brady fired home an 88th-minute winner as the Republic of Ireland picked up their first victory under Heimir Hallgrimsson with a 2-1 win in Finland. Finland were gifted a first-half opener when Irish captain…

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ERLING HAALAND NETS BRACE TO BREAK SCORING RECORD AS NORWAY TRASH SLOVENIA 3-0 @ HOME

ERLING HAALAND NETS BRACE TO BREAK SCORING RECORD AS NORWAY TRASH SLOVENIA 3-0 @ HOME

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland broke Norway’s all-time goalscoring record at the age of 24 in their Nations League win against Slovenia. He netted his 33rd international goal early in the game to go level…

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