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OFFICIAL: Neymar suffers hamstring injury, out for 4-6 weeks

OFFICIAL: Neymar suffers hamstring injury, out for 4-6 weeks

Al-Hilal FC have officially announced Neymar Jr’s injury as the Brazilian suffered a hamstring tear and will be out of action for 4-6 weeks. The 32-year-old superstar had only just recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered while representing Brazil last October. He was out for a year. Upon his return, he played

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AFCON: Osimhen returns for Super Eagles, as Gabriel Osho gets another call-up
  • AFCON
  • November 6, 2024
  • 2 min read

AFCON: Osimhen returns for Super Eagles, as Gabriel Osho gets another call-up

Ahead of the AFCON qualifier, Nigeria coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named 23 players to the squad. The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic and Rwanda, as they need only one point from the two matches to qualify for next year’s AFCON. Reigning African Best footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen has been called back to

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup award winners in pics

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup award winners in pics

Award winners adidas Golden Ball: Jon Il-chong (Korea DPR) adidas Silver Ball: Pau Comendador (Spain) adidas Bronze Ball: Celia Segura (Spain) adidas Golden Boot: Pau Comendador (Spain) adidas Silver Boot: Kennedy Fuller (USA) adidas Bronze Boot: Celia Segura (Spain) adidas Golden Glove: Evan O’Steen (USA) FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Nigeria

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Korea DPR wins U-17 Women’s World Cup, edge Spain on penalties

Korea DPR wins U-17 Women’s World Cup, edge Spain on penalties

Korea DPR are champions of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic, defeating Spain 4-3 on penalty shootout. The North Koreans came from a second half deficit to defeat Spain and win a record third FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Asians converted four of five penalties, as goalkeeper Pak Ju-gyong made a

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U17 Women’s World Cup: USA claims third-place with comfortable win over England

U17 Women’s World Cup: USA claims third-place with comfortable win over England

USA U-17 women defeated England 3-0 in the third-place match at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Goals from Kennedy Fuller, Ainsley McCammon and Maddie Padelski paced USA to victory over England in Dominican Republic. The victory marked the first time since 2008 that USA finished on the podium at the competition. Losing a

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