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November 29, 2023
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10-man Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup
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December 2, 2023
Ten-man Germany beat France on penalties to win the Under-17 World Cup football final in Indonesia on Saturday, becoming the first team to win...
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December 2, 2023
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Neymar, girlfriend call it quits one month after welcoming baby
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November 30, 2023
Brazilian footballer Neymar, 31, and influencer Bruna Biancardi, 29,...
Bellingham scores header against Napoli, sets new Champions League record
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November 30, 2023
Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable goal-scoring streak by scoring...
FIFA ranking: Super Eagles retain spot in Africa, drop two places in world
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November 30, 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by two...
Haaland hits 40 Champions League goals as Man City thrash Leipzig 3-2
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November 29, 2023
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to score 40...
France beat Mali to book U-17 World Cup final spot against Germany
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November 29, 2023
France qualified for the Under-17 World Cup final in...
EPL: Man United whip Everton 3-0
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November 27, 2023
Manchester United rubbed salt into Everton wounds as Alejandro...
Arsenal grab Premier League top seat as Newcastle beat Chelsea in 4-1 thriller
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November 26, 2023
Arsenal grabbed the English Premier League top seat by...
Ronaldo shines as Al Nassr beat Al Akhdoud 3-0
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November 25, 2023
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