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Apr
16
2024
By The African Mirror
Talking points from European soccer

Talking points from European soccer

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TALKING points from the weekend in European soccer leagues: ITALY INTER AIM TO SEAL TITLE IN MILAN DERBY Inter Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Cagliari on Sunday but can still claim the Serie A title with five games to spare if they beat second-placed AC Milan in their next match and recent meetings between the sides suggest that is likely. Inter have won the last five Milan derbies in all competitions, thrashing Stefano Pioli's side 5-1 in their most recent encounter in September., They beat Milan 3-0 on aggregate in the 2022-23 Champions League semi-finals and won 3-0…
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Dec
05
2023
By The African Mirror
Talking points from European soccer

Talking points from European soccer

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Talking points from the weekend in European soccer leagues: NETHERLANDS IT'S NOT OVER BY ANY STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION Victory for PSV Eindhoven away at Dutch champions Feyenoord on Sunday extended their 100% start to the season to 14 games and increased their lead to 10 points. But for those pundits, supporters and even players who think the title race is close to being settled, PSV coach Peter Bosz issued a rebuttal: “Nonsense. We’ve played 14 games but there are another 20 to come. We’re not even halfway. You can lose three games in a row and suddenly your lead…
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Oct
25
2022
By The African Mirror
Racists should be banned from stadiums, Vinicius Jr says

Racists should be banned from stadiums, Vinicius Jr says

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FERNANDO KALLAS REAL Madrid forward Vinicius Jr believes that fans found guilty of racist abuse should be banned for life from attending games. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a victim of abuse in September when Atletico Madrid fans were filmed directing racist chants at him outside their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium ahead of their game against Real. "If you hurt other people, you must pay," Vinicius told Brazilian TV Globo on Sunday. "It's hard to say that (racism in soccer) will end with so many people still doing it. But I like to believe that there are more good people than bad.…
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Oct
24
2022
By The African Mirror
Griezmann scores twice as Atletico Madrid win at Real Betis

Griezmann scores twice as Atletico Madrid win at Real Betis

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TWO second-half goals from Antoine Griezmann, one scored directly from a corner kick, gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run in LaLiga to five games. Atletico climbed back to third in the standings on 23 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid and two from second-placed Barcelona, who have a game in hand and host Athletic Bilbao later on Sunday. Betis are fifth on 20 points. It was Atletico's fifth win in six away games this season and Betis's first loss at home. "We had lost two important points against Rayo at home…
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Jun
17
2021
By The African Mirror
After 16 years, Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid

After 16 years, Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid

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MPHO RANTAO AFTER 16 years and 22 trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu has come to an end for the legendary Sergio Ramos.  Real Madrid confirmed that the world champion defender would no longer be wearing the white and blue jersey. The move is a result of continuous broken down contract negotiations between Ramos and Real Madrid.  Madrid had only been able to offer Ramos a one-year extension with a 10% reduction on his salary after the defender had reportedly been seeking a two-year extension. His exit officially makes him available as a free agent.   His exit also comes after the…
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