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Gauff, Osaka on collision course as Australian Open hits 3rd round

January 17, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

Melbourne (AFP) – Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash as the Australian Open enters the third round on Friday while Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Coco Gauff can…

Endrick extra-time brace helps Real Madrid past Celta in Copa del Rey

January 17, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with youngster Endrick netting twice. Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Endrick celebrates scoring…

Diallo’s 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man Utd against Southampton

January 17, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Amad Diallo scored a sensational 12-minute hat-trick as Manchester United roared back to beat Premier League basement club Southampton 3-1 on Thursday, narrowly avoiding a humiliating fourth straight home defeat. Amad Diallo scored a hat-trick as…

Arsenal fightback sinks Spurs to ignite title bid

January 16, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

London (AFP) – Arsenal reignited their Premier League title challenge with a stirring fightback to beat Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard celebrates after scoring against Tottenham © Glyn KIRK / AFP Mikel Arteta’s side were…

Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford

January 15, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

London (AFP) – Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two on Tuesday as Manchester City’s resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford. Nottingham Forest goalkeeper…

Marseille dumped out of French Cup on penalties

January 15, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

Marseille (AFP) – Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup on Tuesday, losing to Lille on penalties in a dramatic tie in the last 32 at the Velodrome after Luis Henrique’s stunning strike had rescued them in…

Zheng out in Melbourne shock as Sabalenka, Osaka battle through

January 15, 2025 | by english_Alyurae |

Melbourne (AFP) – Last year’s runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far but defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and two-time winner Naomi Osaka battled into the third round. Germany’s Laura Siegemund…