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U20 Women’s World Cup: Ruthless Korea DPR dismantles Costa Rica, Argentina fights back to draw Netherlands

U20 Women’s World Cup: Ruthless Korea DPR dismantles Costa Rica, Argentina fights back to draw Netherlands

Two-time winner, Korea DPR demolished Costa Rica to advance to the knockout phase of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The Asian champions won 9-0 in Cali, outclassing the South Americans with an outstanding attacking style. The game highlighted half a dozen  of different scorers and a trio of Jon Ryong-jong assists. The game started

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Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal defeats Croatia

Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal defeats Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal as Portugal defeated Croatia in the 2024 UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo scored his landmark goal in the 34th minute in Lisbon to secure a 2-1 win for Roberto Martinez’s team. Roberto Martinez’s side led inside seven minutes through Diogo Dalot, after receiving a beautiful assist from Bruno Fernandes.

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Ronaldo and Messi misses out on Ballon d’Or nomination, first time in 2 decades

Ronaldo and Messi misses out on Ballon d’Or nomination, first time in 2 decades

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have neither been included as nominees for the Men’s Ballon d’Or award. This is the first time since 2004. Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, missed out for the second time in a row. Messi, who won for a record eighth time in 2023, missed out despite Argentina’s

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Ademola Lookman makes Ballon d’Or list, only African to be nominated

Ademola Lookman makes Ballon d’Or list, only African to be nominated

Nigeria and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Men Ballon d’Or award, making him the only African player in the list.this year’s Ballon d’Or. This came after his stellar 23/24 season where he helped Atalanta to the Europa league trophy. He also helped qualify for the Champions League, Coppa Italia final

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Spain progresses as USA breaks Morocco’s walls
  • Morocco
  • September 5, 2024
  • 2 min read

U20 Women’s World Cup: Spain progresses as USA breaks Morocco’s walls

Spain cruised into the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with an impressive display over Paraguay. They defeated Paraguay 2-0 victory to join the likes of Brazil and Columbia in the next round. Jone Amezaga scored both goals in the first half as Spain outclassed the South Americans with their tiki-taka style.

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