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Dani Alves wins appeal over rape conviction

Dani Alves wins appeal over rape conviction

Former Brazil and Barcelona right-back, Dani Alves, has won his appeal against a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling. Alves was found guilty of assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on New Year’s Eve in 2022. The Brazilian was arrested in January 2023, spent 14 months in custody and was

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WCQ: Super Eagles slips to a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe

WCQ: Super Eagles slips to a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe

A missed opportunity at the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. A last-minute goal from Zimbabwe forward, Tawanda Chirewa, denied the home side the chance of getting all three points. Nigeria started the game

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UNL: Les Bleus wins Croatia on penalties, set Spain clash for Semis
  • France
  • March 24, 2025
  • 2 min read

UNL: Les Bleus wins Croatia on penalties, set Spain clash for Semis

France progressed to the semi-finals of the Nations League, after defeating Croatia 5-4 penalty on penalty shoot-out. The French national team won 2-0 at the Stade de France, to level on aggregate, having lost by the same scoreline in Croatia. Second half goals from Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele saw Les Bleus fight back to

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UNL: Portugal earns comeback against Denmark, as Trincao’s brace books semis

UNL: Portugal earns comeback against Denmark, as Trincao’s brace books semis

Portugal claimed a massive comeback win over Denmark, as the Selecao won 5-2 to qualify for the UEFA Nations League semi-final. Roberto Martinez’s side won 5-3 on aggregate, having lost 1-0 to the Danish national team, courtesy of Rasmus Hojlund’s goal. Portugal almost got the ground running very early into the contest, when Cristiano Ronaldo

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WCQ: Super Eagles earns crucial win over Rwanda as Osimhen nets brace
  • Nigeria
  • March 21, 2025
  • 2 min read

WCQ: Super Eagles earns crucial win over Rwanda as Osimhen nets brace

Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to a comfortable vital victory over Rwanda, in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles of Nigeria won 2-0 on matchday five, to get back on track for the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Osimhen scored twice as the three-time AFCON winner gained all three points to move to fourth

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