Ballon d’Or disappointment will drive Yamal on, says Barca boss Flick
BARCELONA – Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says teenage winger Lamine Yamal will use his Ballon d’Or disappointment as fuel after finishing second to Ousmane Dembele in Paris this week.
The 18-year-old lost out to the former Barca forward, now at Paris Saint-Germain, in the race to be named the world’s best player, but he did pick up the Kopa Trophy…
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Guardiola defends Man City tactics in Arsenal draw
Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City’s uncharacteristically conservative tactics in their 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, insisting his overall approach remains consistent despite a marked shift in possession statistics and defensive posture.
City took the lead through Erling Haaland but then adopted a deep-lying,…
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Barcelona’s Gavi out for up to 5 months with knee injury
Barcelona midfielder Pablo Páez Gavira, known as Gavi, will be sidelined for up to five months following knee surgery to repair a medial meniscus injury in his right knee, the LaLiga club announced Tuesday.
The 21-year-old Spain international underwent an arthroscopic procedure to suture and preserve the meniscus…
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Arteta hits back at critics over ‘handbrake tactics’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta responded to criticism of his tactics following the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, rejecting claims that his team played with a "handbrake" mentality that stifled their chances of Premier League success.
In the aftermath of the match, pundits Gary Neville and Jamie…
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Mbappé, Messi laud Dembélé after Ballon d’Or win
Ousmane Dembélé received widespread congratulation from former club teammates Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi after securing the prestigious Ballon d’Or award on Monday, recognizing his exceptional 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Dembélé, the French international forward, was honored above Barcelona’s…
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Ekitike sees red after scoring Liverpool’s Carabao Cup winner
LIVERPOOL – Hugo Ekitike fired Liverpool into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup but turned from hero to villain almost immediately after picking up one of the more needless red cards you’re likely to see.
The French striker, who replaced Alexander Isak at half-time, netted an 85th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield. But…
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Isak opens Liverpool account in League Cup win, Chelsea edge past Lincoln
LONDON – Alexander Isak grabbed his first Liverpool goal as the Reds edged past Southampton 2-1 in the League Cup third round, while Chelsea had to come from behind to avoid an upset against League One side Lincoln on Tuesday night.
Isak, a £125 million signing from Newcastle on deadline day, struck in the 43rd minute after Southampton keeper Alex…
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Barca’s Camp Nou comeback delayed again over licence issue
BARCELONA – Barcelona will have to wait a bit longer to get back into the revamped Camp Nou after the city council knocked back their request for a key safety permit on Tuesday.
The Spanish champions had hoped to face Real Sociedad there this Sunday with around 27,000 fans allowed in, but instead the game will be staged once more at the Olympic…
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Mbappé strikes twice as Real Madrid cruise past Levante to stay perfect
MADRID – Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 4-1 win over Levante on Tuesday, with Vinícius Jr leading a first-half surge before Kylian Mbappé added a brace after the break.
The victory keeps Madrid top of the standings with 18 points from six matches, five clear of champions Barcelona, who have a game in hand…
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How to Start Playing and Betting on the Official 1Win Website in Egypt
This article explains how to register on 1Win, what deposit methods are usually available to users from Egypt, how bonuses work and what you need to know about local rules. All the steps are simple, but it is important to understand the legal context and possible restrictions.
Background
Before online betting in Egypt, it is important to know…
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