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UEFA Champions League Preview: AC Milan and Liverpool renew rivalry in opener

UEFA Champions League Preview: AC Milan and Liverpool renew rivalry in opener

Seven-time European champions AC Milan host six-time winners Liverpool on the opening matchday of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign at San Siro. Both teams of the 2005 Istanbul miracle meets once again as they renew their rivalry in a different circumstances. Liverpool are coming into the game against Milan after a shocking 1-0 defeat

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea DPR defeats Brazil to advance to the semis

U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea DPR defeats Brazil to advance to the semis

Korea DPR defeated Brazil by a lone goal to advance to the semi-finals of the 2024 U20 Women’s World Cup. Chae Un-yong’s early second half goal proved enough to push Korea DPR past a tough Brazilian defence. The North Koreans enjoyed a commanding performance against their Brazilian counterparts in the quarter-finals at Medellin, Columbia. However,

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U20 Women’s World Cup: USA edges Germany in thrilling quarter finals clash

U20 Women’s World Cup: USA edges Germany in thrilling quarter finals clash

USA completed a stunning comeback against Germany to progress to the semi finals of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. With two goals down in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, USA struck in the 98th and 99th minutes to reach the penalty shoot out. The Americans however defeated Germany 3-1 on penalties to

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Japan gets revenge over Spain, knocks out defending champions

U20 Women’s World Cup: Japan gets revenge over Spain, knocks out defending champions

Japan defeated Spain 1-0, to advance to the semi finals of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Hiromi Yoneda scored in extra time to pave the way for Japan’s quarter-final triumph over defending champions Spain. The Asians got their revenge in a rematch of both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals.

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U20 Women’s World Cup: Netherlands knocks out hosts to reach last 4

U20 Women’s World Cup: Netherlands knocks out hosts to reach last 4

Netherlands defeated Columbia 3-0 on penalties to send the hosts nation out of the FIFA U2o Women’s World Cup. The resilient Dutch side twice came back from deficits, got two penalty saves from Femke Liefting to eliminate Colombia. They survived  a dramatic clash with the hosts as the match was filled with tension.  However, it

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