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Alex Morgan bids farewell to professional football after 15 years

Alex Morgan bids farewell to professional football after 15 years

US soccer icon, Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to football as she played her final game on Sunday. The two-time Women’s World Cup winner announced her decision to retire on Thursday after revealing she was pregnant with her second child. She played the first 13 minutes in her final match, in the San Diego

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Ronaldo strikes late to secure Portugal’s victory over Scotland

Ronaldo strikes late to secure Portugal’s victory over Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner as Portugal came from a goal behind to defeat Scotland 2-1. The 39-year-old, who came on as a substitute  broke the Scottish’s hearts in the 88th minute after sliding home Nuno Mendes’ cross to complete a fightback. Scotland were given hope of a first win against Portugal since 1980

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History made as San Marino records second win ever, first in 20 years

History made as San Marino records second win ever, first in 20 years

San Marino has recorded their second win in the history of football and their first since 2004. The Sammarinese beat Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League. The win marks their first ever victory in competitive football, after 140 games. The Sanmarinese got the victory courtesy of Nicko Sensoli’s 53rd-minute hero strike. The 19-year-old midfielder pounced

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Matchday two standings

U20 Women’s World Cup: Matchday two standings

  As it stands, Columbia, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Japan, Austria and Korea DPR, have qualified for the knockout phase. Nine more teams to join after matchday three. Fiji are the only team that seems to be out of the tournament, having lost two games and conceded 18 goals. They will need to perform a miracle

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Debutant Austria progresses to knockout, Japan outclasses Cameroon
  • Austria
  • September 6, 2024
  • 3 min read

U20 Women’s World Cup: Debutant Austria progresses to knockout, Japan outclasses Cameroon

Japan impressed again as they saw off Ghana to a 4-1 victory, to qualify for the round of 16 of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Japanese made it two wins in two games at the tournament, after defeating New Zealand and Ghana. The Young Nadeshiko outclassed the physical Ghanaians with much pressure

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