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Ghanaians angry with UK media over ‘poverty-stricken’ Partey tag

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– – Some Ghanaians are angry over a publication in the British newspapers, the Sun and the Daily Mirror on the signing of Ghanaian international, Thomas Partey by Arsenal Football Club. The Sun reported that the “Arsenal new-boy Thomas Partey has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the game, coming a long way from his poverty stricken existence in Ghana.” Under… Read More

Richarlison: I want to pigeon dance many times at Qatar 2022

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Richarlison discusses his desire to be a starter at Qatar 2022 The Brazilian hails Neymar, Rodriguez and Calvert-Lewin He assesses his best position and Everton’s lofty targets Do you remember where you were when James Rodriguez executed that mind-blowing chest, swivel and volley against Uruguay? The Brazilians who can nod affirmatively are not limited to those among the 74,000 eye-witnesses… Read More

Recalibrated Matildas united by Kangaroo Route

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Australia’s squad now based entirely in Europe Massive shift for the 2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosts Eight first-team players moved to England over the past year One of the fascinating aspects in women’s football over recent years has been how quickly the landscape can change. Be it a massive upswing in crowds, growing on-field standards or media interest. Europe’s collective… Read More
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Kipchoge beaten as Kitata takes London Marathon title

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– – World record holder Eliud Kipchoge was beaten in the London Marathon as Shura Kitata won a thrilling sprint finish to claim an unexpected victory. Four-time winner Kipchoge was the favourite, but fell behind with two laps to go and finished eighth. Ethiopian Kitata pushed ahead of Kenya’s Vincent Kipchumba on the home straight to finish in two hours… Read More
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Sadio Mane isolating after positive coronavirus test

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– – Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. The news comes three days after the club said midfielder Thiago Alcantara had tested positive for Covid-19. Liverpool say the Senegal winger has “displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall”. Mane, 28, played for the Reds in a 3-1 win over… Read More
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Lewandowski wins Uefa men’s player of the year

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– – Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has been named Uefa men’s Player of the Year 2019-20. Poland striker Lewandowski, 32, beat Bayern team-mate Manuel Neuer and Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to the award. Bayern’s Hansi Flick was named men’s coach of the year after leading his side to a sixth European title. Lewandowski scored 55 goals in… Read More
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