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Copa America: Mexico, Venezuela win on Day 3

HOUSTON | Xinhua | A second-half strike from Gerardo Arteaga fired Mexico to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their opening Copa America Group B clash here on Saturday. Arteaga broke the deadlock in the 69th minute at NRG stadium when he received Luis Romo’s layoff before rifling an 18-yard …

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Mayiga decries hooliganism during Masaza soccer tournament

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has emphasized discipline at the Kingdom’s sporting activities, particularly the Masaza soccer tournament. He says hooliganism merely impedes the growth of games and sports. There is a history of hooliganism when Bulemeezi County football club is playing.  On …

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CAF announces dates for 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in December 2025 in Morocco. The tournament will begin on December 21, 2025, with the final match scheduled for January 18, 2026. The announcement was part …

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MAGOGO: Rules were set pre-season, FUFA not sabotaging Vipers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a fresh clash between FUFA President Moses Magogo and his predecessor, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, over allegations that FUFA attempted to sabotage Vipers SC’s chances of winning last season’s trophy. On Wednesday, while unveiling Vipers’ new coach Nikola Kavazovic, Mulindwa who is the …

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Barcelona youngster Casado signs new contract

MADRID | Xinhua | FC Barcelona have tied down one of their most promising young players, with confirmation that Marc Casado has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2028. The 20-year-old B-team captain has made 61 appearances for the Barcelona B team, which currently plays …

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Argentina outlast spirited Canada in Copa America opener

ATLANTA | Xinhua | Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored second-half goals as defending champions Argentina began their Copa America defense with 2-0 victory over Canada here on Thursday. Alvarez sent an angled finish into the far corner before Martinez put the result beyond doubt by slotting home after Lionel …

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