World Cup phenom Kylian Mbappe stepped up to the spot deep in stoppage time, delivering a decisive penalty as Paris Saint-Germain, despite being reduced to 10 men by Neymar’s red card, managed to eke out a 2-1 victory against Strasbourg on Wednesday. PSG players celebrated wildly at the final whistle, probably out of relief following…
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Upon hearing the devastating news, Antonio Pereira and his son began sprinting in earnest; the legendary Pele, the one regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, had passed away, and they were determined to be present to pay their last respects. Pereira and 12-year-old Luis Eduardo were not the only ones overcome with emotion…
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The legendary Pele was remembered for a life that extended beyond the football field, and he achieved the notable feat of becoming one of the most widely recognized figures in the entire world. His impact on sport was not only unparalleled, but it also transcended the boundaries of football, making him a symbol of hope…
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The World Cup break provided a much-needed respite for Atletico Madrid, who subsequently ended their three-game winless streak in the Spanish league with a 2-0 triumph over bottom-placed Elche on Thursday in their first match back after the international break. Joao Felix and Alvaro Morata scored second-half goals for Atletico, which moved back into the…
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Former Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo signed for the Saudi football club, Al Nassr, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros ($214 million). The 37-year-old penned a contract that will take him to June 2025. Cristiano Ronaldo holds up his new Al Nassr jersey. “I can’t wait…
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In a thrilling contest on Thursday night, Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each scored 29 points, propelling the team to a 116-110 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers and capping off their seven-game homestand. Brown scored 12 in the fourth quarter to help Celtics close out their fourth straight win, while Tatum…
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The footballing world is paying a heartfelt tribute to a legendary figure, after news of the death of Brazil’s “king of football” in Sao Paulo reverberated around the globe. Pele, the only man to win three World Cups, died on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer for over a year and…
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Liverpool have confirmed the capture of the highly sought-after Netherlands international, forward Cody Gakpo, on Wednesday. Gakpo, who shot to fame with his exploits at the World Cup, joins the Reds from PSV Eindhoven in a move that will no doubt have the Kop buzzing with excitement. The 23-year-old Gakpo, who scored three goals at…
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A Brazilian and world football icon, Pele, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game,” Pele rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history. He had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. The medical center where he had been treated said he died…
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Erling Haaland etched his name into the Premier League’s history books on Wednesday, with a record-breaking scoring performance in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Leeds. The sensational Norwegian goal-scoring machine is clear for all to see, and it is almost a certainty that this will not be the last time he is at the center…
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