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Manchester United back in doldrums after City defeat

Solskjaer's side never looked like being buried as they were in a 5-0 loss to Liverpool a fortnight ago but the defeat was just as hard to stomach for the home fans, thousands of whom headed for the exits before the end.

3 years ago
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SEA Games in Vietnam rescheduled for May 2022

The regional Olympics were scheduled to take place in Hanoi and 11 other locations in Vietnam from November 21 to December 2. ...

3 years ago
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Retire? It has not crossed my mind, says Messi

The six-time Ballon D'Or winner will be 35 by the time the World Cup -- a trophy that has eluded him through his stellar career -- comes round in Qatar next year. ...

3 years ago

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Covid chaos disrupts England and Scotland at Euro 2020

Mount and Chilwell embraced their Chelsea team-mate Gilmour on the Wembley pitch after England's 0-0 draw with Scotland on Friday.

3 years ago
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Fairytale for Denmark as rout of Russia puts them in last 16

Needing a victory to have any chance of progression, Mikkel Damsgaard lit the touchpaper with a 38th-minute wonder goal on a head-spinning night in the Parken Stadium.

3 years ago
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Switzerland advance to last 16 of Euro 2020 without kicking a ball

They will next play either Group B winners Belgium, or the winners of Groups E or F, which will be decided on Wednesday.

3 years ago
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Germany's slow Euro start not a bad thing: Loew

"With the win over Portugal we arrived at the tournament," said Joachim Loew, whose side need a win against Hungary in their last Group F match on Wednesday to guarantee qualification.

3 years ago
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Eden Hazard 'not 100%, but ready to start' against Finland

The Real Madrid forward endured an injury-hit season and only made substitute appearances in Belgium's opening wins over Russia and Denmark in Group B.

3 years ago
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No spectators at Tokyo Olympics possible under COVID emergency: Suga

Suga has said he wants fans in the stands at the Olympics, set to begin July 23. Organizers including the government and the International Olympic Committee are set to make a decision later in the day on how many spectators to allow.

3 years ago
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Dismal Turkey exit Euros with barely a whimper

Former Turkey international Nihat Kahveci said the Turkish side was the worst at the 24-team tournament.

3 years ago
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Toothless Spain battling for Euro 2020 lives after Poland stalemate

Coach Luis Enrique said if Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland had been a boxing match, his team would have won on points but his team looked like they were on the ropes and lacking a knockout punch.

3 years ago
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Uganda team member tests positive for coronavirus on arrival in Japan: NHK

Nine athletes and coaches arrived at Narita airport, near Tokyo, at around 6 p.m., with one of them testing positive during a screening at the airport, the national broadcaster said.

3 years ago
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Ronaldo's Coca-Cola snub: sports stars are 'reclaiming their voice'

Ronaldo has a combined social media audience of around 500 million followers, so when he speaks, it has an impact.

3 years ago
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Germany's Loew not surprised by heroics of highly-rated Gosens

Atalanta defender Gosens, who has played his professional career outside Germany and has unusually not come out of the country's youth system, won his first cap in September in a Nations League match against Spain.

3 years ago
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Belgium's Thorgan Hazard ruled out of Finland game

Hazard scored in Belgium's 2-1 win over Denmark on Thursday, their second victory in as many games in the tournament, but the Borussia Dortmund midfielder appeared to pick up a knee injury.

3 years ago
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UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final

Tournament organizers have been in negotiations with the government since it postponed plans to end COVID-19 restrictions on June 21.

3 years ago
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Emotional Neymar inspires Brazil into Copa quarters after Peru cruise

A tearful Neymar inspired hosts Brazil to become the first side to qualify for the Copa America knock-out stages following a 4-0 win over Peru in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.

3 years ago
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Maguire fit for England return against Scotland

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire will return to the England squad for Friday's Euro 2020 clash with neighbours Scotland.

3 years ago
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Kimmich, Germany's key player who 'can do everything but lose'

Even as a schoolboy playing at an indoor tournament more than a decade ago, Joshua Kimmich demonstrated the fighting spirit Germany will need Saturday to get their Euro 2020 campaign back on track against Portugal.

3 years ago
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'No regrets, it's only Hungary now', says French-born Nego

For French-born Hungary midfielder Loic Nego, stepping out at Euro 2020 to play against Les Bleus in Budapest on Saturday will be a "special" moment to savour.

3 years ago
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Germany desperate for more cutting edge against Portugal

Germany coach Joachim Loew is under pressure to find a way for his side to create more chances when they host holders Portugal at Euro 2020 on Saturday, with their hopes of reaching the knock-out stage hanging in the balance.

3 years ago
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Bucks lead wire-to-wire to beat Nets, force decisive game seven

Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 68 points as the host Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire on Thursday to beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-89 in game six of their NBA playoff series.

3 years ago
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We'll beat Russians for Eriksen, says Denmark coach Hjulmand

Although the Danes were beaten 2-1 by Belgium, they can still make the knockout round from Group B with a 2-0 win over Russia provided Finland do not get a result against Belgium.

3 years ago
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Belgium 'shell-shocked' in first half against Denmark: Martinez

In their first match since Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch, an inspired Denmark scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history when Yussuf Poulsen netted after 99 seconds.

3 years ago
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Dumfries the main man as Dutch start to think big

As the Dutch earned their knockout stage spot with a convincing 2-0 victory over Austria on Thursday, man-of-the-match Dumfries was on target for their second goal, settling nerves as the Austrians pressed for an equaliser.

3 years ago
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Belgium spoil Eriksen tribute with comeback win over Denmark

Kevin De Bruyne inspired Belgium to a 2-1 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday and secured a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stage as fans and players showed their support for Christian Eriksen.

3 years ago
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Yarmolenko guides Ukraine to nervy win over North Macedonia

Andriy Yarmolenko scored one goal and set up Roman Yaremchuk for another as Ukraine defeated North Macedonia 2-1 to boost their last-16 hopes at Euro 2020 on Thursday.

3 years ago
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Denmark's Eriksen to have defibrillator implanted: Danish FA

The Inter Milan midfielder collapsed and required CPR during Denmark's game against Finland in Copenhagen where he remains in hospital.

3 years ago
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Top-seeded Sixers, Jazz on brink after Hawks, Clippers win

The top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz were left on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs on Wednesday as the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers notched against-the-odds victories on the road. 

3 years ago
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Patrik Schick, an outcast turned scoring 'genius'

Less than three months ago, the sound of Patrik Schick's name made the Czech national team coach wince.

3 years ago
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Japan condom-makers fear anticlimax at Olympics

For Japanese condom makers, the Olympics was supposed to be a golden opportunity, with hordes of eager tourists and tens of thousands of their innovative, ultra-thin prophylactics given to athletes.

3 years ago
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Slovakia star Hamsik takes on his adoptive Sweden

Slovakia, led by captain Marek Hamsik, are set to take on Sweden at Euro 2020 on Friday, a country that became the star midfielder's home for several months this year.

3 years ago
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LaMelo Ball wins NBA rookie of year honor

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Thursday, beating out competition from Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton.

3 years ago

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