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Edgar Davids became a cult hero in Wigan after drawing Millwall in FA Cup semi-final 10 years ago

Edgar Davids cult hero Wigan 2013 FA Cup semi-final

When Wigan Athletic reached the FA Cup semi-final in 2013, Manchester City and Chelsea were among the final four, meaning they were only ever praying to draw one side for their trip to Wembley: Millwall.  Fortunately for Latics fans, Edgar Davids, then-player-manager at Barnet, drew that exact tie out, pitting …

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Arsenal reach first Champions League semi-final in 9 years with victory over Bayern

Arsenal reach first Champions League semi-final in 9 years with victory over Bayern

Arsenal overturned a first-leg deficit against Bayern to advance into the semi-final, setting up a tie against Wolfsburg or PSG. Arsenal overturned a first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich to advance into the semi-finals. The Gunners showed their dominance and added a ruthlessness that was missing in the first-leg to trump …

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UEFA Champions League Quarter-final and semi-final draws set the pace for a one-sided final

UEFA Champions League Quarter-final and semi-final draws set the pace for a one-sided final

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws set up a potential ‘David and Goliath’ final The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws have been held in Nyon, Switzerland with all eight teams made aware of their fate for the rest of the tournament. UEFA Champions League …

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ESPN’s College Football Playoff Semifinal Viewers Increase by 28% From Last Season, Best in Five Years

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This year’s College Football Playoff semifinals were nail biting, tense affairs, and they drew ratings. According to Nielsen, the number of viewers increased by 28 percent over last year’s CFP semifinals. ESPN averaged around 21.7 million viewers for the Peach Bowl between Georgia and Ohio State, and the Fiesta Bowl …

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