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Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother breaks down in tears over Portugal walk-out
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, has expressed her emotional response following her son’s departure from the Portugal national team’s camp…
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Farewell game: ‘What Messi, Argentina did to us’ – Benin coach, Gernot Rohr laments
Benin Coach Criticizes Argentina’s Behavior During Farewell Match for Messi BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Gernot Rohr, head coach of the…
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Messi in top three favourites to win award after Argentina retirement
Lionel Messi, the former Argentina national team star, has emerged as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon…
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UCL: ‘I still have that poison in my vein’ – Arteta on defeat to PSG
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta reflected on the lasting impact of last season’s UEFA Champions League final defeat, which he described…
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NPFL: River United remain focused despite unbeaten streak
Rivers United Captain Emphasizes Focus Amid Strong Start Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has expressed the team’s determination to reach…
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2026 Ballon d’Or: Best among nominees – Asencio names player to win award
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has expressed his belief that teammate Kylian Mbappé is deserving of the 2026 Ballon d’Or.…
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Why I don’t want to forget Diego Maradona – Messi
Lionel Messi, a former international player for Argentina, expressed his desire to honor the legacy of the late Diego Maradona,…
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Micah Richards pick player to win award
Alan Shearer, the former Newcastle United striker, has endorsed Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane as the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon…
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NPFL: Shooting Stars fans call for Yusuf’s sack after Kano Pillars draw
Shooting Stars supporters are calling for the dismissal of head coach Salisu Yusuf following a disappointing performance in the Nigeria…
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Boxing: WBA title confusion clouds Anthony Joshua’s plan to face Gassiev next
Confusion surrounding the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title has cast uncertainty over the proposed unification bout between British boxer…
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