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Djokovic downs Medvedev in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open

Canberra, Australia | Xinhua | Novak Djokovic overcame an injury concern to beat Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in the semifinal of the Adelaide International on Saturday. Djokovic, world No. 5 and top seed in Adelaide, beat Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of the 2021 Australian and US Open finals. …

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Newcastle big victims in FA Cup third round

London, England | Xinhua | Newcastle United were the biggest victims of the FA Cup third round on Saturday when they were knocked out of the tournament by third-tier League One side Sheffield Wednesday. Josh Windass scored in the 52nd and 65th minute to give his team a win to savor against …

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Liverpool defender Van Dijk to be sidelined due to hamstring injury

London, England | Xinhua | Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will be sidelined for at least a month with a hamstring problem, the club confirmed on Friday. The Dutch defender suffered the injury in Monday’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford, and will likely miss Premier League matches against Brighton, Chelsea and Wolves. Liverpool …

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Key match on Sunday as Atletico Madrid faces FC Barcelona

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona play a vital match in La Liga on Sunday night. The game offers Atletico the chance to strengthen their position in the top four in a close race to qualify for next season’s Champions League, while Barcelona travels to the Metropolitano Stadium …

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LAMPARD: Stand up and play for Everton

FA CUP  ⚽ Man Utd vs Everton Manchester, UK | EVERTONFC.COM | Frank Lampard insists his players must “stand up and play for Everton” to overcome their current disappointing run of form.    The Blues return to action on Friday evening when they head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the …

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Bayern Munich sign Daley Blind

Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | FC Bayern Munich have reinforced their defence with veteran center-back Daley Blind, the Germany giants confirmed in an official statement on Thursday. The 32-year-old Dutchman has penned a six-month deal to take the place of Lucas Hernandez, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at the 2022 FIFA …

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Gianluca Vialli 1964-2023

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Italian and Chelsea football legend Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58. “Everyone associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Gianluca Vialli, our former player and manager, at the age of just 58,” Chelsea said in a statment. “As …

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Kane double boosts Spurs’ top-four hopes

✳ Premier League RESULTS ⚽ Palace 0 Spurs 4 ⚽ Southampton 0 Forest 1 ⚽ Leeds 2 West Ham 2 ⚽ Villa 1 Wolves 1 London, UK | PREMIER LEAGUE .COM | Harry Kane was in outstanding form as he marked his 300th Premier League appearance with two goals in a …

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Man Utd march on, Newcastle and Arsenal settle for draw

✳ Premier League RESULTS ⚽ Arsenal 0 Newcastle 0 ⚽ Man United 3 Bournemouth 0 ⚽ Everton 1 Brighton 4 ⚽ Leicester 0 Fulham 1 London, UK | Arsenal.com | Arsenal dropped points for the first time at home this season, having to settle for a goalless draw against high-flying Newcastle. …

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Simba appoint former Vipers coach Robertinho

Kigali, Rwanda | Damas Sikubwabo – NEW TIMES RWANDA| Tanzania Premier League giants Simba Sports Club have announced Brazilian Roberto Oliveira Goncalves do Carmo, alias Robertinho, as club new head coach on an undisclosed deal. The club made Robertinho’s appointment official via their social media platforms on Tuesday, January 3, just …

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