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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt Premiership Rugby final

Two Just Stop Oil protesters caused a brief interruption to the Premiership rugby final at Twickenham after invading the pitch and releasing a batch of orange powder.There were boos as the protesters who wore Just Stop Oil T-shirts entered the field of play and caused a delay of around two minutes by releasing the powder on the halfway line.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Covid scientist jailed for two years over road death of talented artist

A Covid scientist has been jailed for two years for knocking down and killing a talented artist while speeding in the City of London.Ibnu Rizwan, 29, was driving at some 30mph on the 20mph Minories road when he hit David Joseph Evans, 32, early on August 8 2021.Earlier that evening, Rizwan, an epidemiologist specialising in Covid and monkeypox data, had been doing boxing training.
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BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'His name will be written in West Ham history forever'

"His name is going to be written into West Ham history forever."With the second leg goalless, and AZ trailing 2-1 on aggregate and pushing for an equaliser, Fornals finished off a counter with a late strike into the bottom corner to send West Ham into their first major European final since 1976.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Brentford send West Ham to fifth straight defeat

West Ham suffered their fifth consecutive Premier League defeat after being well beaten at home by Brentford.The Hammers were booed by a frustrated London Stadium crowd, with this defeat keeping them only one point above the relegation zone.The game also ended on a sour note for Brentford, as Toney was taken off on a stretcher with a knee injury.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Ralf Rangnick urges Man United to rebuild this summer as he admits team were not up to it' against Liverpool

The interim boss watched on as his side fell to a 4-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield, which leaves them sixth in the table and extremely likely to miss out on Champions League football next season.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Memories of Scottish Cup's most surprising final rekindled

Coverage: Live on BBC One Scotland, commentary on BBC Radio Scotland, text on BBC Sport online.The unlikeliest Scottish Cup semi-final in years brings back memories of one of its most surprising finals.Falkirk, currently lying second in League 1, face Championship promotion chasers Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Hampden Park on Saturday in a repeat of their meeting in the 130th Scottish Cup final.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo perfect for Chelsea's gameplan vs Tottenham, says Paul Merson after transfer collapsed

The ex-Arsenal star believes wantaway Manchester United forward Ronaldo would have perfectly suited the Blues' approach on the weekend, as they squandered a late lead to draw 2-2.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Arsenal vs. Sporting CP - Football Match Report - March 16, 2023 - ESPN

Sporting CP beat Arsenal in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League round-of-16 tie to advance to the quarterfinals.The tie was level on aggregate after last Thursday's 2-2 draw in Lisbon and Granit Xhaka struck in the first half, before Pedro Goncalves scored an unbelievable goal from just past midfield to draw things level and send the match to extra time.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Brazil great Ronaldinho fails to dazzle as the latest to take to Pique's Kings League

Feb 27, 2023



Sam MarsdenBarcelona correspondent



Ronaldinho's return to football ended in defeat on Sunday as the smiling Brazilian became the latest star name to play in Gerard Pique's Kings League.Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, the president of Porcinos, revealed in the week that the former Barcelona forward had signed for his team, who compete in the seven-a-side league which launched in January.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Darvel cup dream ends as Falkirk ease into quarters

Darvel could not repeat their Scottish Cup heroics as Falkirk put their sixth-tier hosts to the sword to book a place in the quarter-finals against Ayr.Two goals in two first-half minutes from Gary Oliver and Callumn Morrison put the League 1 club in a commanding position before a PJ Morrison own goal gave Aberdeen's conquerors hope.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Forest beat Southampton for first away league win

Nottingham Forest recorded their first away Premier League win of the season as they beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton to move out of the relegation zone.Forest had only scored one league goal away from home before this match but were gifted a 27th-minute lead.Lyanco carelessly lost possession on the halfway line with Brennan Johnson capitalising and racing clear before he pulled it back for Taiwo Awoniyi, who buried the chance.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Messi's World Cup trophy lift provides iconic image

The great Lionel Messi was called up on stage to lift the trophy he had craved for so much of his glittering and unparalleled career.At the other end of the podium were his team-mates, ready to party after overcoming France on penalties  in one of the greatest finals ever witnessed.At his end, Messi shook hands with Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Qatar's Sheikh Tamim, who twice playfully clipped the 35-year-old round the head.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Saudi Arabia's stunning upset of Argentina possibly Asia's greatest win in World Cup history

For anyone who watched the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C opener between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, try to remember where you were at around 2.13 p.m. AST (Arabian Standard Time) -- when Salem Al-Dawsari picked out the top corner with a sublime curling effort.Or awhile later around 3 p.m., when the final whistle blew at Lusail Stadium.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Elation and empathy as Wales console Ukraine

When you have waited 64 years for World Cup qualification, what are a few minutes?
Soccer News
1 year ago
AC Milan

Sassuolo 0-3 Milan: Giroud at the double as Rossoneri claim long-awaited Serie A title - Soccer News

Olivier Giroud scored twice as magnificent Milan ended an 11-year wait to win the Serie A title with a 3-0 defeat of Sassuolo.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Watch: Seven reminders why Pele is a footballing great

Whenever there is debate about who is the greatest player of all time, one name is a given on the list - Pele.The Brazilian won three World Cups - the first at 17 and the last as the talisman, in 1970, for arguably the finest ever XI.He scored more than 1,200 career goals and is the protagonist of some of the most revered and replayed moments in football history.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

For Messi, and Argentina, the (extra) wait is worth it.

LUSAIL, Qatar  Lionel Messi had to wait, and wait, and wait.He had to wait until he was 35.He had to wait until he had already lost a World Cup final.He had to wait after he had seemed to have won it for Argentina in normal time, and he had to wait after he had believed he beaten France again in extra time.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

At the World Cup in Qatar, Even V.I.P.s Are Not Very Important

AL KHOR, Qatar  With its haughty aura of exclusivity, the red-carpeted, velvet-roped V.I.P. entrance at Al Bayt Stadium seems designed to inspire maximal awe and envy.As regular fans were herded through their gates at the England-United States game on Friday, the V.I.P. guests were welcomed by an exotic figure dressed as some sort of antelope, covered head to toe in shimmering golden squares.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Benson scores twice as leaders Burnley beat Boro

Manuel Benson scored twice as Burnley came from behind to beat Middlesbrough and extend their lead at the top of the Championship to six points.The Clarets winger had gifted Middlesbrough the lead with a bad mistake early in the second half, as Boro sought to take their unbeaten run under new manager Michael Carrick to five games.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Sunderland promoted after play-off victory

Goals from Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart gave Sunderland victory over Wycombe in the League One play-final at Wembley to clinch promotion to the Championship.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Huddersfield beat Hull to boost promotion hopes

Harry Toffolo scored a late winner to send Huddersfield Town third in the Championship as they finally overcame 10-man Hull City.
BBC Sport
2 years ago
Soccer (FIFA)

England U21s beat Andorra in qualifier

Anthony Gordon scored a sensational volley as England maintained their unbeaten record in qualifying for the 2023 European Under-21 Championship with a routine victory over Andorra.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Argentina defeats Croatia 3-0 to advance to World Cup final

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two others Tuesday, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in a World Cup semifinal, keeping alive his quest to win the one trophy that has eluded him during a stellar career.Argentina will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between Morocco and defending champion France in Sunday's final.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Scots beat Venezuela despite Castellanos stunner

Scotland survived a wonder goal from Deyna Castellanos to beat Venezuela in their first full international since their World Cup play-off defeat by Republic of Ireland.Headed goals from Kelly Clark and Claire Emslie gave Pedro Martinez Losa's side a deserved half-time lead.But Castellanos caught out Scotland goalkeeper Jenna Fife with a lob all the way from near the halfway line.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Disrespectful': Antonio & Wilson on Richarlison

Listen to The Footballer's Football podcast with Callum Wilson and Michail Antonio on Never mind Transfer Deadline Day, Tottenham forward Richarlison's showboating against Nottingham Forest on Sunday - and Brennan Johnson's 'tackle' - remains one of the biggest talking points in football and on social media this week.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Sommer makes record 19 saves in draw with Bayern

Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer made 19 saves - a Bundesliga record - but Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane finally beat him in an enthralling draw.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Sarr nets from own half as Watford draw at Baggies

Ismaila Sarr scored a spectacular chip from his own half but later saw a penalty saved as Watford drew at West Bromwich Albion despite being second-best for most of the match.
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Watford remained on the back foot for much of the second half and arguably should have won, but Sarr's tame spot-kick was easily saved by Button after he was brought down by Semi Ajayi.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How Ukraine gave sparkle of joy to troubled nation

They strode purposefully into the Hampden sunshine with Ukraine flags draped over their shoulders, the hopes of a traumatised nation in their hearts, and the eyes of the world upon them.
BBC Sport
2 years ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The 'new Havertz' taking Germany by storm

It is the stuff of management dreams - a blank cheque to build the most exciting young starting XI in world football.
The Busby Babe
1 year ago
Manchester United

Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United: Casemiro rescues a point at Stamford Bridge

Points shared in the south today as Manchester United pulled out a 1-1 draw at the death against Chelsea.
The Busby Babe
1 year ago
Manchester United

Manchester United now have a fullback who has them ready for Batlle...

Two things became incredibly apparent after sitting in the press box and watching Manchester United 's WSL opener against Reading.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Picture: Man United home dugout permanently switched around - Old Trafford Faithful

Manchester United's pre-season preparations are almost complete.Two friendly games remain.Both will take place this weekend.
The first in Oslo.A stronger squad is expected to take on Atletico Madrid.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp secures his cold victory in tactical triumph topped off by his theatrics | Barney Ronay

If he ever gets bored of team sport Haaland could probably fill a stadium with just him to watch run up and down.The talk around this team in the last few weeks had been of entropy and rust.City's back three was also a surprise twist, but in the event it seemed perfectly set up for Salah's central role, offering channels of space between the central defenders for those spurting diagonal runs.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Alphonso Davies' career came full circle against D.C. United

When Bayern Munich played D.C. United at the Audi Field in the capitol, a familiar face stepped on to the pitch and remembered how his career took off since then.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Referee regrets "mistakes" in the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund game

Bayern Munich secured the Bundesliga title for the tenth time in a row after an exhilarating fixture against Borussia Dortmund.
90min.com
1 year ago
Austin

Houston Dynamo 1-2 Austin FC: Player ratings as Driussi strengthens his MVP bid

Austin FC continued their brilliant start to the 2022 season with a 2-1 comeback win away at Texas rivals Houston Dynamo.
BBC Sport
2 years ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Atletico lose to bottom club Levante

Atletico Madrid's poor form continued as the La Liga champions were beaten by bottom club Levante on Wednesday.
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