Monday , February 24 2025

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TEN HAG: We must create our own legacy

Manchester, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United go into Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United with the chance of bringing silverware back to the club. The last time United lifted a trophy was back in 2017, when the Reds triumphed in both the League Cup and the Europa League. …

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Rugumayo set to leave for 2023 Magical Kenya Golf Open

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDNENT | Golfer Ronald Rugumayo – the only Ugandan that has qualified to participate in the 2023 edition of the Magical Kenya Open – is set to pitch camp in Nairobi as he practices for East Africa’s most prestigious golf tournament slated for 9 – 12 March …

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Lewandowski slams ‘painful’ defeat against Man United

Warsaw, Poland | Xinhua | “We were close to beating Manchester United and that’s why the defeat in the Europa League is so painful,” FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski claimed on Friday. On Thursday evening, Lewandowski converted a penalty to put FC Barcelona ahead, but in the second half, United scored twice …

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Vital Premier League weekend with Carabao Cup final in background

London, UK | Xinhua | The Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley means those clubs’ respective Premier League matches against Brighton and Brentford have been postponed. Nevertheless, there is still plenty to look forward to in England’s top flight this weekend. The round of matches kicks off …

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UPL commends KCCA FC for suspending vulgar fans

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bernard Bainamani, the Chief Executive Officer-CEO of the Uganda Premier League has welcomed the decision by KCCA Football club to suspend two of its fans found guilty of using vulgar language. Recently, KCCA FC decided to suspend Jalia Namuswe and Amina Kikomeko for using vulgar …

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Liverpool owner rules out selling Premier League club

Liverpool, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool owner John Henry insisted that the club is not for sale, but said it is looking to attract possible investors. Speaking in the U.S. publication, the Boston Sports Journal, the man who is the founder of the Fenway Group, which also owns baseball’s Boston Red …

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