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/ 1506 days agoAfrican players in Europe: Mane has last laugh on Mendy
Paris (AFP) – Liverpool forward Sadio Mane had the last laugh on Senegal teammate and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in the FA Cup final at the weekend as the Reds triumphed on penalties. Mendy saved a Mane shootout kick, but Liverpool triumphed 6-5 on penalties to complete a finals double over Chelsea this season having […]
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/ 1506 days agoAnti-homophobia group demands PSG explain Gueye absence
Paris (AFP) – A French association fighting homophobia in sport asked Paris Saint-Germain for a second time on Monday whether Idrissa Gana Gueye refused to wear a 'rainbow' jersey in Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Montpellier. All 20 teams in Ligue 1 had the rainbow colours of the LGBTIQ+ movement on their shirts but Gueye […]

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/ 1507 days agoFrankfurt ready to rock Rangers in Seville under Borre's influence
Berlin (AFP) – Eintracht Frankfurt are ready to "rock" Wednesday's Europa League final as the "Bestia Blanca" (White Beast) when they take on Rangers in Seville spearheaded by the Spanish-speaking Colombia striker Rafael Borre. Frankfurt want to face the Scottish giants in their alternative white strip, now regarded as a lucky charm after being worn […]

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/ 1507 days agoBrentford duo report racist abuse of family at Everton
Liverpool (AFP) – Everton are helping police identify suspects after Brentford's Rico Henry and Ivan Toney reported members of their family were racially abused during the Bees' 3-2 win at Goodison Park on Sunday. Henry, who scored the winning goal to keep Everton at risk of relegation, took to social media after the game to […]

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/ 1507 days agoMbappe says decision 'almost' made over PSG future
Paris (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe says he has "almost" made up his mind about whether to stay at Paris Saint-Germain or leave the French champions for Real Madrid. "Yes, yes almost" he replied when quizzed about whether he had made a choice yet after picking up his third straight best player of the season award […]

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/ 1507 days agoMartinez brace ensures Inter take title race to final week
Milan (AFP) – Lautaro Martinez ensured the Serie A title race will head into the final week of the season on Sunday with a brace in Inter Milan's 3-1 win at Cagliari to stay two points behind leaders AC Milan. Reigning champions Inter had to win to have any hope of retaining thir league crown […]

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/ 1507 days agoSuarez bids Atletico farewell as Sevilla qualify for Champions League
Madrid (AFP) – Luis Suarez said he will always have Atletico Madrid in his heart after the striker waved goodbye to the club's home fans following a 1-1 draw against Sevilla on Sunday. The result meant Sevilla finally confirmed their place in La Liga's top four as a late equaliser by Youssef En-Nesyri at the Wanda […]

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/ 1507 days agoSevilla draw with Atletico to qualify for Champions League
Madrid (AFP) – Sevilla finally confirmed their place in La Liga's top four on Sunday as a late equaliser by Youssef En-Nesyri snatched a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid to secure their qualification for the Champions League. Jose Gimenez's first-half header looked set to give Atletico victory at the Wanda Metropolitano and with Real Betis […]

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/ 1507 days agoOrlando Pirates reach CAF Cup final despite shock home defeat
Johannesburg (AFP) – South African club Orlando Pirates reached the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday despite a shock 1-0 loss to Libyan visitors Al Ahly Tripoli in a semi-final second leg. Pirates built a 2-0 first-leg lead in Benghazi last Sunday and qualified 2-1 on aggregate for a second final appearance in the second-tier […]

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/ 1507 days agoPochettino says French title 'not enough' but PSG can rebuild
Doha (AFP) – Embattled Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said Sunday that the team can rebuild from their latest Champions League failure but admitted that their 10th French league title was not enough. Amid repeated media reports that the Qatari owned French giants are looking for a new coach, Pochettino spoke out during a brief […]

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/ 1507 days agoMilan beat Atalanta 2-0 to sit on brink of Serie A title
Milan (AFP) – AC Milan sit on the brink of a first Serie A title in over a decade after goals from Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez sealed a 2-0 win over Atalanta. Milan, who were last league champions in 2011, are five points clear of reigning champions Inter Milan who need a win at […]

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/ 1507 days agoChelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup
London (AFP) – Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time. Emma Hayes' side exacted revenge for defeat to City in the League Cup final earlier this season, but were pushed all the […]

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/ 1507 days agoGuardiola urges Man City to seize title after dramatic West Ham draw
London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to seize the Premier League title on the last day of the season after a dramatic 2-2 draw at West Ham kept the destiny of the trophy in their hands on Sunday. Guardiola's side were in danger of gifting second placed Liverpool a title lifeline after West […]

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/ 1507 days agoMan City comeback keeps title in their hands, Tottenham into top four
London (AFP) – Manchester City came from 2-0 down to salvage a vital point in a 2-2 draw at West Ham to keep the Premier League title in their hands as Tottenham moved into the top four on Sunday. City travelled to the London Stadium knowing they needed a maximum of four points from their […]

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/ 1507 days agoKane sends Spurs into the top four
London (AFP) – Harry Kane's penalty moved Tottenham into the Premier League top four as Antonio Conte's men held their nerve to beat Burnley 1-0 on Sunday. Spurs move two points ahead of north London rivals Arsenal, who travel to Newcastle on Monday, in the battle for fourth place. Tottenham still need a slip up […]