Wrexham boost title hopes with ‘Olimpico’ goal

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December 8, 2024
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Wrexham moved level on points with Wycombe after Elliot Lee’s goal direct from a corner kick earned the Welsh club a narrow win away at Burton Albion.

Mourinho wants ‘justice’ over Man City charges
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TURIN, Italy — José Mourinho has hit back at Pep Guardiola’s claim that he wants to see Manchester City relegated to League One by saying he only wants “justice in football.” Fenerbahce coach Mourinho, who built a fierce rivalry with then-Barcelona boss Guardiola during his time in charge of Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013,… Read more: Mourinho wants ‘justice’ over Man City charges
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Wrexham boost title hopes with ‘Olimpico’ goal
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December 8, 2024
Wrexham moved level on points with Wycombe after Elliot Lee’s goal direct from a corner kick earned the Welsh club a narrow win away at Burton Albion.
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