Africa Cup of Nations holders Ivory Coast mounted a late comeback to beat Gabon and top Group F on goals scored ahead of Cameroon. The Elephants trailed 2-0 by the 21st minute, but Jean-Philippe Krasso…
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Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he described as “a preventative medical procedure”. The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included…
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Hosts Morocco cruised to victory over Zambia to secure top spot in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as they welcomed back captain Achraf Hakimi from injury. The Atlas Lions, who only…
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Two of Anthony Joshua’s “close friends and team members” were killed in the car crash in Nigeria in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured. Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele died when the vehicle they were…
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Ice skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have received a damehood and knighthood respectively in the New Year Honours list, while England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman has been made an honorary dame. Torvill and…
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South Africa booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech. In a see-saw game, Oswin Appollis’ late penalty helped…
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt drew with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The seven-time champions fielded an entirely changed starting XI,…
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal. The 40-year-old scored twice in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 win against Al Akhdoud on Saturday to take his…
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Amad Diallo scored his second goal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as holders Ivory Coast drew with Cameroon in an enthralling clash between the tournament heavyweights in Marrakech. In a much-anticipated early…
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Teenager Archie Gray’s first senior goal ensured Tottenham bounced back from consecutive Premier League defeats with a narrow victory over Crystal Palace, as Thomas Frank’s side ended the year on a positive note at Selhurst…
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