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May
20
2024
By Manfred Zwecker
Al Ahly and Esperance play out goalless draw in first leg of African Champions League final

Al Ahly and Esperance play out goalless draw in first leg of African Champions League final

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HOLDERS Al Ahly of Egypt held out for a goalless draw in the first leg of the African Champions League final at Esperance of Tunisia, putting them in an advantageous position for next week’s return in Cairo. Al Ahly is looking to extend their dominance of club football on the continent with a fourth Champions League success in the last five seasons, and a record-extending 12th overall. They had a defensive approach to the away match at the Rades stadium and restricted their hosts to a single early chance that Esperance’s Brazilian import Rodrigo Rodrigues headed wide of goal. It…
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May
19
2024
By The African Mirror
Klopp declares himself ‘super happy’ with his Liverpool legacy

Klopp declares himself ‘super happy’ with his Liverpool legacy

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OUTGOING manager Juergen Klopp's nine-year spell at Liverpool may have included some big near-misses, but the German manager said he has no regrets for the ones that got away. Under Klopp, Liverpool lost the Premier League by a single point in 2018-19 - but they roared back to win it the following season. They also lost the Champions League final in 2017-18 only to clinch that title the next year. The initial setbacks did nothing to weaken his resolve, Klopp told "The Times." "If my career didn’t teach me how to deal with setbacks, then there is no career for…
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May
19
2024
By The African Mirror
Egyptian star to leave Arsenal

Egyptian star to leave Arsenal

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MIDFIELDER Mohamed Elneny will leave Arsenal at the end of the season after eight years at the Premier League club, the Egypt international said. Elneny joined Arsenal from Swiss side FC Basel in 2016 for 5 million pounds ($6 million) and has made 161 appearances for the London club. A knee injury restricted the 31-year-old to eight outings during the 2022-23 season. He has made six appearances in all competitions in Arsenal's current campaign. "Gooners, I'm here today to send you a message, to say goodbye and thank you for everything you've done for me," Elneny said in a video…
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May
19
2024
By The African Mirror
Leverkusen become first Bundesliga team to go all season without defeat

Leverkusen become first Bundesliga team to go all season without defeat

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CHAMPIONS Bayer Leverkusen edged past Augsburg 2-1 on the last matchday to become the first team in the history of the Bundesliga to complete a full season without a loss. Xabi Alonso's treble-chasing team also stretched their European record unbeaten run across all competitions this season to 51 matches in a perfect dress rehearsal for next week's Europa League final against Atalanta. Leverkusen, who also face Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on May 25, finished in top spot on 90 points with 28 wins and six draws, 17 points ahead of second-placed VfB Stuttgart, winners 4-0 over Borussia Moenchengladbach.…
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May
17
2024
By MARTYN HERMAN
History favours Man City as title race goes to wire

History favours Man City as title race goes to wire

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ARSENAL have at least taken the Premier League title race to the final day of the season but the omens are not good for Mikel Arteta's team if they are to stop Manchester City from making history. City's nervy 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, their eighth league victory in a row, means they arrive at the final day of the campaign with a two-point lead over Arsenal. Victory over West Ham United would seal a fourth successive title for Pep Guardiola's side -- an unprecedented feat in English football. Arsenal, who have barely put a foot wrong since…
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May
17
2024
By The African Mirror
FIFA propose mandatory racism sanctions, including match forfeits

FIFA propose mandatory racism sanctions, including match forfeits

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FIFA will present a proposal to its Congress to implement mandatory sanctions, including match forfeits, for incidents of racist abuse across all its 211 member associations, the secretary general of world soccer's governing body said on Thursday. Mattias Grafstrom, who was formally appointed as the FIFA Secretary General this week, wrote a letter to all member associations outlining the proposal which includes rules and sanctions, action on the field and potential criminal charges. "We... will make racism a specific offence with mandatory inclusion in the individual Disciplinary Codes of all 211 FIFA Member Associations, differentiating racism from other incidents, giving acts of…
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May
16
2024
By LORI EWING
Arsenal right where they want to be with one game left says Arteta

Arsenal right where they want to be with one game left says Arteta

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ARSENAL are exactly where they want to be with one game remaining in front of their fans at the Emirates Stadium and the possibility of claiming a first Premier League trophy in 20 years, manager Mikel Arteta said. Leandro Trossard scored in the 20th minute to secure a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday that saw Arteta's side provisionally overtake Manchester City atop the Premier League, ensuring the title race will be decided on the final day. Arsenal have 86 points with one game left of the tightest title race in years. While City remain in the driving seat with 85…
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May
15
2024
By The African Mirror
Departing Mbappe backs good friend Dembele to become Ligue 1’s best

Departing Mbappe backs good friend Dembele to become Ligue 1’s best

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KYLIAN Mbappe has backed winger Ousmane Dembele to be a success at Paris St Germain and fill his boots after he exits the club, as he won his fifth successive Ligue 1 Player of the Year award. France captain Mbappe, 25, last week announced that he will leave the French champions at the end of the season after a seven-year stay, during which he became their all-time top scorer with 256 goals. Mbappe's frustration lies with PSG's performances in the Champions League, a trophy they have never lifted despite huge investment in the squad. He has been heavily linked with…
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May
15
2024
By The African Mirror
Klopp hails Liverpool’s character, bids farewell to away fans

Klopp hails Liverpool’s character, bids farewell to away fans

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LIVERPOOL'S squad has shown great character this season, manager Juergen Klopp said after the Merseysiders drew 3-3 at Aston Villa as he bid farewell to fans in his last game on the road. Liverpool looked set for all three points in Klopp's penultimate game, leading 3-1 before substitute Jhon Duran's goals in the 85th and 88th minutes made the teams share the spoils on Monday. Klopp was not only serenaded by the travelling Liverpool fans who paid homage to his nine-year tenure with the club but also received applause from the home crowd as he headed down the tunnel at…
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May
15
2024
By The African Mirror
Varane to leave Man United

Varane to leave Man United

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CENTRAL defender Raphael Varane will leave Manchester United at the end of the season after three years at the Premier League club, the France international said. Varane, 31, joined United in 2021 after 10 years at Real Madrid. He has made 67 league appearances for the English side and helped them win the League Cup in 2023. "It's been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wearing that shirt," Varane said in a video on social media. A muscle injury has kept Varane out of action since April but he hopes to be available again before…
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