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target=_blank>Managing Man United is ‘ultimate role’ – Carrick
Carrick revealed he was driving when he received the call offering him the opportunity to step in following Ruben Amorim’s departure.
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target=_blank>Mexico fears Colombian narcos may enter as World Cup fans
Mexican authorities are trying to stop Colombians linked to local cartels from using the World Cup to enter the country, a security official in Jalisco, one of the tournament’s host states, told AFP on Thursday.
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target=_blank>World Cup closed chapter, FIFA to decide our petition against DR Congo – Dikko
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said that the fate of the Super Eagles as it concerns the 2026 World Cup rests with FIFA amid protest over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players in the African play-off final.
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target=_blank>Senegalese fans held in Morocco sentenced to up to a year in prison
A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to 12 months over hooliganism charges.
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target=_blank>Anyone guilty of racism shouldn’t be in football anymore – Chelsea boss
Rosenior, who is of mixed heritage, added: “If any coach, player or manager is ever found guilty of racism, they shouldn’t be in the game. It’s as simple as that for me.”
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target=_blank>AFCON: Senegalese fans held in Morocco face up to two years in prison
It said the group “committed acts of violence broadcast live on television”, while the defendants have denied any wrongdoing.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe
Real Madrid said it had provided “all available evidence” to UEFA on Thursday in support of their Brazilian star Vinicius Junior’s complaint of racist abuse during this week’s Champions League clash at Benfica.
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target=_blank>Madugu lists 25 players for Super Falcons double-header friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced the list of 25 players for the team’s double-header friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.
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target=_blank>Full list of UCL top scorers after playoff 1st leg
After the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, Kylian Mbappé of Kylian Mbappé leads the scoring charts with 13 goals from 8 matches, maintaining a remarkable 1.65 goals-per-game rate.
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target=_blank>Ex-Liverpool star quits boyhood club, says he’s ‘mentally tired’
“I would never disrespect the fans, my team-mates and Vasco. I’ve never done that anywhere I’ve been. Those who know me know that,” he said.
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