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Eight clubs are eagerly awaiting Tuesday’s draw for the MTN FA Cup quarter-finals which will be held at the Alisa Hotel at 10:00am. The qualified teams for the fifth round of the Cup competition includes three second-tier sides and five premiership clubs, who are all dreaming of a place in …
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Roy Hodgson’s 23-man squad jet off for France ahead of Euro 2016
England’s 23-man squad departed Luton airport on Monday morning as they made their journey to France ahead of the start of Euro 2016 on Friday. Roy Hodgson’s side face Russia in their opening game in Marseilles on Saturday but will first arrive at their base in Chantilly, 34 miles north …
Read More »Euro 2016 terror plot failed
A number of planned terror attacks during the European Championship have been prevented following increased security measures. It has emerged that an unnamed Frenchman was arrested on May 21 on the Ukrainian border with Poland, carrying 125kg of TNT, according to multiple sources. Gazzetta World report that the Ukrainian security …
Read More »Atletico Madrid rejects 400 million euros
No fewer than five Atletico Madrid players have attracted offers of a combined 400 million euros since the Champions League final on May 28. It was another day of heartbreak in Milan, with Los Rojiblancos losing on penalties in Milan after a 1-1 draw in extra time. Goals from Sergio …
Read More »James Rodriguez ruled out of Paraguay encounter
James Rodriguez is set to miss Colombia’s second match in the Copa America after dislocating his left shoulder during the opening game against the United States. Attacker Dayro Moreno appears ready to replace his captain for their next meeting against Paraguay, but James should be ready to go next Saturday, …
Read More »Ghana beat Mauritius to qualify for Afcon 2017
Ghana has qualified for next year’s African Cup of Nations in Gabon after beating Mauritius 2:0 in Mauritius. Two second half goals by captain Andre Ayew and Christian Atsu sealed qualification in a match which the Black Stars needed a point to ensure qualification to next years’ showpiece. Ghana has …
Read More »Djokovic joins greats with maiden French Open title
Novak Djokovic joined the tennis greats on Sunday when he downed British second seed Andy Murray 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 to claim his maiden French Open title and hold all four grand slams at the same time. The world number one recovered from a nervous start to impose his pace …
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