Category: Sports

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has stated the club “wanted to present” Kepa Arrizabalaga today, but the goalkeeper instead decided to join Real Madrid. The futures of both Kepa and Edouard Mendy were uncertain when Mauricio Pochettino took over as Chelsea boss. That both men have featured as the no.1 over the last few seasons suggests no manager was really aware who was the best option. Kepa’s future seemed more secure when Mendy departed for Saudi side Al Ahli in July. Robert Sanchez has since joined the Blues from Brighton,…

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, led the tributes on Tuesday as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. A flood of fans, politicians and football dignitaries have flocked to pay their respects to the player known as “The King” in the southeastern city of Santos, home to the club where he spent most of his storied career. Santos FC said more than 230,000 people had attended his 24-hour wake in the Vila Belmiro stadium, where a steady stream…

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France beat Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday to set up a World Cup final showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi. Theo Hernandez put the defending champions ahead in the fifth minute after Morocco failed to clear their lines and substitute Randal Kolo Muani doubled their lead in the 79th minute.

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By Mandy Park Real Madrid forward, Karim Benzema has been declared the winner of the 2022 Ballon D’Or during Monday night’s ceremony in Paris. Having been nominated for the prize nine times formerly, Benzema has now been proclaimed the winner this year after enjoying a stellar season leading the line for Real Madrid. Benzema scored a total 44 goals in 46 matches during the 2021-2022 season, including completing with 15 goals in the Champions League — the competition’s top scorer — as well as reestablishing himself in France’s international side.Lionel…

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Morocco’s Cinderella story at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations faces a big test when they host Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat on Monday (today), The PUNCH reports. The Lionesses of Atlas have been impressive so far at the tournament, proving doubters wrong after winning all four of their matches so far, with South Africa the other country to have achieved such a feat in this campaign. With a place at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand already guaranteed, both sides have turned attention…

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By Mandy Park President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years with immediate effect.The reason according to the source is to concentrate efforts to revamp the sport for better future performance.Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Daredisclosed this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.Dare, represented by Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, disclosed that a committee would be set up to oversee basketball leagues in the country. “Following the unending crisis which have…

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By Mandy Park Manchester United superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training following the death of his baby son. Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, announced on Monday that one of their twin babies passed away during childbirth. For this reason, the club’s hierarchy granted the Portugal international compassionate leave, keeping him out of United’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening. But the 37-year-old is now back at United’s training ground on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday. Ronaldo was honored…

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