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South Africa stun Morocco to reach AFCON quarter-finals, Mali also through
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Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout
Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro.
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AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast stun Senegal to win on penalties
Hosts Ivory Coast have reached the quarter finals after knocking out Senegal on penalties.The Lions of Teranga opened the scoring with Habib Diallo thrashing in the top corner. Frank Kessie equalised for the Elephants from the spot late in the second half. With nothing to break the deadlock, Moussa Niakhate missed the crucial kick as Kessie scored to send the Ivory Coast through.
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Hosts Ivory Coast knock out title-holders Senegal in AFCON thriller
Hosts Ivory Coast stunned Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, knocking out the reigning champions on penalties in the last 16 to keep their hopes of winning the title on home soil alive.
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Cameroon stage late comeback to reach AFCON knockouts as Ghana crash out
Cameroon scored twice with time ticking away on Tuesday to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Gambia, secure an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place, and eliminate Ghana from the tournament.
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Title holders Senegal beat Cameroon to reach Africa Cup last 16
Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane scored in a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Friday.
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Mali use quickfire goals to beat South Africa
Mali took advantage of an early let-off to beat South Africa 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and take the lead in Group E.
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Roma part ways with manager Jose Mourinho after poor run
One of his final acts at Roma was to compare himself to Harry Potter.
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Toothless Cameroon held to draw by 10-man Guinea
Five-time champions Cameroon were held to a draw by 10-man Guinea as the early stages of the Africa Cup of Nations continued to produce surprise results.
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French football star Kylian Mbappe's future to dominate transfer window
The future of Kylian Mbappe and his protracted courtship by Real Madrid is expected to be the key theme of the transfer window that opens in Europe on Monday.
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Messi’s 2022 World Cup final shirt expected to sell for record $10m
Set of six shirts worn by Argentinian during 2022 World Cup campaign could set record for sports tops if bids go over $10.1m
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Santos relegated for first time in 111-year history
Santos, Brazil legend Pele's former club, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history.
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Euro 2024 play-offs: When are they, who’s involved and how many will make it through?
The play-offs are contested by 12 teams.
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US star Megan Rapinoe ends football career with injury in final match
US women's football icon Megan Rapinoe limped out of the final game of her storied career Saturday, suffering a suspected torn Achilles tendon less than three minutes into the National Women's Soccer League Final which her OL Reign team lost to NJ/NY Gotham FC.
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Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years over Jenni Hermoso kiss
- onduct at World Cup final prompts ban from game
- Former RFEF president quit his role after scandal
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Zimbabwe FA investigating women’s team coach over sexual misconduct allegations
Claims that coach ‘asked for sexual favours’ at tournament
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UK, Ireland to co-host UEFA Euro 2028; Italy and Turkey land 2032
The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will co-host Euro 2028, while Italy and Turkey will be joint hosts of the 2032 tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday.
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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's B sample confirms positive drugs test
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's failed drugs test has been confirmed after his B sample tested positive.
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2030 FIFA World Cup hosts hail from Europe, Africa and South America
A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.
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How Soccer Players Restarted Spain’s #MeToo Movement
A journalist describes the history of feminist activism in Spain and why the World Cup controversy marks a new phase.
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