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[ad_1] :Former Arsenal, Everton and Nottingham Forest striker and soccer commentator Kevin Campbell has died at the age of 54. British media said he had been in hospital for two weeks before his death was announced on Saturday. “We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness,” […]

[ad_1] MUNICH, Germany : While Romania cruised through the qualifying stages and topped their group, they face a stern test in their return to the European Championship finals after eight years when they take on an experienced and motivated Ukraine side on Monday. Ukraine, making their fourth straight Euros appearance, have a talented squad with […]

[ad_1] Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic died on Saturday at the age of 26, the Championship club confirmed. Sarkic fell ill in his home country while on international duty. Montenegrin daily newspaper Vijesti reported Sarkic died in an apartment in Budva early in the morning. “Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences […]

[ad_1] Serbia will take a page from Iceland’s book and use the lack of pressure to their advantage in Sunday’s Group C match against England in the European Championship, forward Dusan Vlahovic said on Friday. Vlahovic, who has scored 18 goals in 38 outings for Seria A side Juventus this season, is drawing inspiration from […]

[ad_1] Defender John Stones admitted he feared he had broken his toe in England’s final warm-up game for the European Championship last week, but the Manchester City player said he is fit for their opener against Serbia on Sunday. Stones, a regular starter in Gareth Southgate’s lineup, came off the pitch at halftime in last […]

[ad_1] Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur apologised to his team mate Son Heung-min on Friday after a video of him saying all South Korean people “look the same” had circulated online. In a short clip posted on social media this week from Uruguayan Television programme Por La Camiseta, host Rafa Cotelo asks the Uruguay international […]

[ad_1] :Auckland Blues’ celebrations at reaching next week’s Super Rugby Pacific final were muted as Vern Cotter’s side maintained their focus on winning the title, with memories of losing the final two years ago fresh in their minds. The Blues’ 34-20 win over the ACT Brumbies on Friday ended Australian involvement in the competition and […]

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS : Faith in a level playing field at international competitions has been shaken by reports that Chinese swimmers had tested positive for banned substances ahead of the Tokyo Games in 2021, U.S. swimmers said on the eve of the Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. The New York Times in April reported that 23 Chinese […]

[ad_1] :Doubles from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez earned Argentina a 4-1 victory against Guatemala in their final Copa America warm-up on Friday. Guatemala grabbed an early lead with their first-ever strike against the World Cup winners courtesy of Lisandro Martinez’s own goal following a set-piece situation just four minutes into the game. Lionel Messi […]

[ad_1] NEW YORK: Three Chinese swimmers among 23 involved in a drug scandal ahead of the Tokyo Olympics had tested positive for banned substances in separate cases several years earlier, the New York Times reported on Friday (Jun 14). The Times said the three athletes – including two 2021 Olympic gold medallists and a current […]