After Ronaldo bruising, Japan’s Shoji now eyes stopping Mbappe
AFP, Toulouse :Japan defender Gen Shoji has already endured a bruising experience against one global superstar in Cristiano Ronaldo but hopes that experience will work...
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Raja Casablanca end 19-year wait for second African Super Cup
Raja Casablanca of Morocco deservedly won the African Super Cup on Friday, narrowly beating Tunisia’s Esperance 2-1 to lift the trophy for the second time.Goals...
Messi says son questions why Argentines criticize him
An uncharacteristically angry Lionel Messi revealed on Friday how he struggles to deal with criticism of his performances for Argentina’s national team, saying that even...
Italy defender Rugani extends Juventus contract until 2023
Agency :Italian international defender Daniele Rugani has extended his contract with Juventus until 2023, the Serie A champions announced on Thursday.Rugani-who joined Juventus in 2013...
Messi takes top three spots in vote for Barcelona’s best ever goal
BBC Online :Was there really going to be any other outcome when Barcelona asked fans to vote for the best goal in the club’s history?...
Ronaldo absence gives Kean chance to shine at Juventus
AFP, Milan :Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence through injury could give Moise Kean the chance to shine with Juventus after the teenager’s stunning breakthrough with Italy during...
Balotelli and Marseille readying Champions League charge
AFP, Paris :Marseille host Angers on Saturday with the Mediterranean side’s late season push for Europe energised by the goals and all-round contribution of Italian...
UEFA probe ineligibility protests over Ukraine forward Moraes
UEFA is investigating complaints from Luxembourg and Portugal that Ukraine fielded an ineligible player in Brazil-born Junior Moraes for their recent Euro 2020 qualifiers against...
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold a doubt for Tottenham Hotspur clash
Agency :Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is a doubt for Sunday’s Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur due to a back injury, manager Juergen Klopp has...
