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U20 Women’s World Cup: Brazil and Spain both come from behind to secure quarter finals spot
  • Brazil
  • September 12, 2024
  • 3 min read

U20 Women’s World Cup: Brazil and Spain both come from behind to secure quarter finals spot

Brazil defeated debutantes Cameroon 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The South Americans needed a comeback and an extra time fight to earn Brazil a hard-fought win over Cameroon. Priscila equalised with a penalty while Dudinha scored twice in extra time to seal the comeback. Dudinha (91,

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World Cup qualifier: Paraguay stuns Brazil
  • Brazil
  • September 11, 2024
  • 2 min read

World Cup qualifier: Paraguay stuns Brazil

Paraguay defeated Brazil 1-0, to keeps the team in contention for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gustavo Alfaro’s side seemed to be missing out in the qualification spot, before the international break. They had five points from six games, winning one, drawing two and losing three games. However, they seem to be

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FIFA World Cup qualifier: Argentina falls to Columbia, ends unbeaten run

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Argentina falls to Columbia, ends unbeaten run

Argentina lost 2-1 to Colombia in Matchday 8 of the 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers in Barranquilla. James Rodriquez’s winner secured the victory for Nestor Lorenzo’s team, moving them to second position, two points behind Argentina. Rodriquez had quite a rollercoaster game with Colombia against Argentina. After assisting Mosquera for the opener, the veteran midfielder made a

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Eguavoen resigns as Nigeria interim coach
  • Nigeria
  • September 11, 2024
  • 2 min read

Eguavoen resigns as Nigeria interim coach

Augustine Eguavoen has announced his decision to step down as the interim coach of the Nigerian national football team. Eguavoen announced this on Tuesday after the Super Eagles draw against Rwanda. The technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, was appointed after Bruno Labbadia rejected his appointment with the Federation. He was in charge

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Sports athletes showers praises on Alex Morgan over retirement

Sports athletes showers praises on Alex Morgan over retirement

Following Alex Morgan final professional match on Sunday, series of accolades were sent to the retiring U.S. soccer star. The US soccer great played the first 13 minutes in the game between San Diego Wave and North Carolina Courage, having already announced her decision to retire from the sport on Thursday as she is expecting

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