Former world champion boxer Evander Holyfield stepped back in the ring for the first time in over a decade. But it didn’t go quite to plan for the 58-year-old. Evander Holyfield suffered a first-round technical knockout to former UFC fighter Vitor Belfort. The fight took place on Saturday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida. Belfort, 44…
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PSV Eindhoven winger Bruma has been named the Eredivisie player of the month for August. Bruma was available for a transfer this summer. But he has remained in Eindhoven and August was a good month for the 26-year-old. Bruma started two games and was a substitute against Groningen. He contributed two goals and an assist. The winger also created eight…
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Japan has pulled out of hosting the Club World Cup in December. This is because of Covid-19 restrictions in the country. Fifa said the Japanese Football Association (JFA) told them on Thursday. Japan is no longer in a position to host the competition. The annual tournament features the champions of the different continents. Chelsea is qualifying this year as Champions…
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Brazil legend Pele says he is “recovering well” following surgery to remove a tumour from his colon. The 80-year-old was admitted to hospital after a tumour in his right colon was discovered in tests. He posted on social media on Monday confirming he had had surgery to remove the “suspicious lesion”. Before his surgery, the three-time World Cup winner said; “I will face this…
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Erling Braut Haaland continued his phenomenal goalscoring form this year. He scored a hat-trick as Norway thrashed Gibraltar in World Cup qualifying. Kristian Thorstvedt opened the scoring and then provided the assist for Haaland to make it 2-0. He then got his second before Reece Styche’s lob made it 3-1. Alexander Sorloth pounced on a loose ball to restore Norway’s…
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Uefa has lifted a ban on away fans attending European club matches from next week. Fans will be allowed to attend away games in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. However, attendance remains subject to national government coronavirus restrictions in host countries. The change will affect English and Scottish clubs who are preparing for away games in…
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Caf has announced the postponement of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification match between Guinea and Morocco. The game was billed to take place on Monday, September 6. However, it has been moved to a yet to be announced date due to security concerns in Conakry. gunfire has been heard against the backdrop of a reported coup d’etat attempt. “The…
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South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned the inaugural winners of the 2021 Total Energies CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers. They reached the milestone with a 3-0 victory over Black Rhinos Queens of Zimbabwe in the final in Durban on Saturday. The jubilant Mamelodi Sundowns side not only claim bragging rights in the region and a trophy, but also…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s position as the newly-crowned highest goalscorer in men’s international football was confirmed. This came after he received a certificate from Guinness World Records. The Portugal forward has long been chasing down Iranian Ali Daei’s seemingly impossible record of 109 international goals. He drew level with him at Euro 2020 earlier this year. But Ronaldo finally broke Daei’s record on Wednesday…
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Chelsea have signed Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez on loan with an option to buy. The 26-year-old was a key player as Atletico won La Liga last term, making 33 appearances. Chelsea doubted they could sign Saul. But they managed to strike a deal, paying a loan fee with an option to make the move permanent. Sevilla earlier…
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