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Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second continental title. Jordan were playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who prevailed in front of 86,492
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Erling Haaland netted a brace with his first goals since his return from injury to lift Manchester City to a 2-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Everton on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s team have 52 points after 23 games, while Liverpool — who can reclaim the lead with a win over Burnley later on Saturday — have
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Tottenham Hotspur moved back into the Premier League‘s top four as substitute Brennan Johnson struck deep in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 home win over Brightonon Saturday. Johnson slammed the ball high into the net from a low cross from Tottenham’s captain Son Heung-min who had started on the bench after returning from his
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ESPN News Services Feb 9, 2024, 03:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions An Argentina friendly in China next month was canceled on Friday in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in an Inter Miami exhibition match in Hong Kong. World Cup champion Argentina, captained by Messi, last month scheduled a tour of China
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 9, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pep Guardiola has said he’s “99.99%” sure Manchester City won’t repeat last season’s treble. City are favourites to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup this season after lifting all three trophies last year. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)
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ESPN News Services Feb 9, 2024, 05:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The new USL Super League has been granted Division 1 sanctioning by the U.S. Soccer Federation, putting it on a par with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), it was announced Friday. The announcement came following a vote at U.S. Soccer’s Annual General
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