Dutch stop S. Africa to reach World Cup quarters

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August 7, 2023
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Jill Roord scored her fourth goal of the tournament as the Netherlands marched into the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

3 arrested for Clásico racism to Yamal, Raphinha
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November 24, 2024
Spanish police have arrested three people in relation to racist insults aimed at Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Raphinha during last month’s Clásico at the Bernabéu. Yamal and Raphinha were both on target in Barça’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid when, toward the end of the match, they received abuse from fans in the stadium.… Read more: 3 arrested for Clásico racism to Yamal, Raphinha
Transfer rumors, news: Amorim wants Mendes, Davies at Man Utd
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Manchester United are assessing their transfer options at left wing-back, with Nuno Mendes, Alphonso Davies and Milos Kerkez all being scouted, while Barcelona face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool for Devyne Rensch. Join us for the latest transfer news, Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Amorim wants Mendes, Davies at Man Utd
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November 23, 2024
Real Madrid are the best-run club in world football, aren’t they? They are serial winners, emerging victorious from six of the last 11 Champions League finals, and the trophy cabinet at the Santiago Bernabéu boasts 36 LaLiga titles and 15 European Cups among countless others. They have defined elite performance for decades, and maintained that… Read more: Problems are piling up for Real Madrid, from thin squad to $1bn stadium
Amorim vows to return Man United glory years
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November 23, 2024
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November 22, 2024
Pep Guardiola signed a new two-year contract to extend his stay as Manchester City boss, the club announced Thursday. Guardiola, 53, agreed to a deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2027. His contract was due to expire at the end of the current campaign. The extension means Guardiola will celebrate 10… Read more: Guardiola signs two-year deal to stay at Man City
Sheeran aids Ipswich transfer pre-Taylor Swift gig
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November 22, 2024
Ipswich Town have revealed that pop star and minor shareholder Ed Sheeran was called to help them sign a player moments before he joined Taylor Swift on stage at Wembley Stadium. Sheeran, the British pop star and lifelong Ipswich fan bought a small stake in the club in August, ahead of their return to the… Read more: Sheeran aids Ipswich transfer pre-Taylor Swift gig
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November 21, 2024
Professional football is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global level, a report published on Wednesday said. The report by Belgian University Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) was commissioned by global football players’ union FIFPRO. It will be submitted as evidence to the joint complaint… Read more: FIFPRO study: Football must obey safety standard
Is the Argentina era over? What’s behind Brazil’s slump? Big questions from CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
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November 21, 2024
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup in South America kicked off with six rounds last year, less than nine months after Lionel Messi and Argentina won the 2022 final in Qatar. Since September, another six have been played, leaving the campaign two thirds complete. From now on, things are a little more spaced out with… Read more: Is the Argentina era over? What’s behind Brazil’s slump? Big questions from CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
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Gerardo “Tata” Martino has left his post as head coach of Inter Miami CF, sources tell ESPN, leaving the club for personal reasons despite having a year remaining on his contract. The former Barcelona and Mexico coach will address the media in a final news conference on Friday, Nov. 22, alongside co-owner Jorge Mas and… Read more: Sources: Martino exits Miami for personal reasons
Honduras given 1-match ban, Aguirre faces probe
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November 20, 2024
The Honduras Football Federation have been given a one-match ban and fine by Concacaf following a Nov. 15 incident in which Mexico coach Javier Aguirre was struck by a beer can after earning a 2-0 away loss in the first leg of a Nations League quarterfinal. Concacaf also added that a separate investigation has been… Read more: Honduras given 1-match ban, Aguirre faces probe