SPORTS 4 – DaVinci BLOG

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Arteta urges Arsenal to learn from mistakes in Bayern showdown
April 10, 2024 - By DaVinci
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal to learn from their costly mistakes in Tuesday’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich if they want to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Arteta’s side ensured their quarter-final clash remains finely balanced thanks to Leandro Trossard’s late equaliser in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s old tormentor-in-chief Harry Kane had ignored a hostile reception from Gunners fans to mark his return to north London with the ice-cool penalty that put Bayern 2-1 up in the first half. Former Tottenham striker Kane’s sixth career goal at the Emirates came after ex-Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry cancelled out Bukayo…
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NEW RECORD: Czech club with 16 players booked at once (Details)
November 7, 2023 - By DaVinci
A Czech football club playing in the lowest division has made the sports pages across the country after 16 of its players were booked at the same time last weekend. TJ Sokol Upohlavy’s players decided to make a splash as they were trailing TJ Sokol Libochovany 6-0 in their game in the lowest district tier last Saturday.
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Haaland trains with Man City after injury scare
November 7, 2023 - By DaVinci
Erling Haaland has eased fears over his fitness by training ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Young Boys on Tuesday. The prolific Norway striker has been a doubt for the Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium after twisting his ankle against Bournemouth at the weekend.
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EPL: Luis Diaz pays emotional tribute to kidnapped father with goal against Luton
November 5, 2023 - By DaVinci
Liverpool forward, Luis Diaz, dedicated his goal against Luton Town to his kidnapped father on Sunday. Diaz was named in the Reds’ squad for the first time since the incident.
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EPL: Man City suffer Haaland blow after 6-1 win over Bournemouth
November 5, 2023 - By DaVinci
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that Erling Haaland was substituted at half-time of their 6-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday after twisting an ankle. Haaland was withdrawn as a precaution, but could be available next week for Tuesday’s Champions League game against Young Boys.
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Newcastle end Arsenal’s unbeaten run with a lone goal victory
November 5, 2023 - By DaVinci
Newcastle ended Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season as VAR controversially allowed Anthony Gordon’s goal to stand in the Magpies’ explosive 1-0 victory on Saturday.
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EPL: Bruno Fernandes’ late winner rescues Man Utd, eases pressure on Ten Hag
November 4, 2023 - By DaVinci
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage time winner to ease the mounting pressure on Erik ten Hag with a 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday.
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Barcelona monitor Osimhen, Boniface
November 4, 2023 - By DaVinci
Barcelona have included Nigerian strikers Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface on their list of candidates to replace Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski, 35, scored 23 times in the league last season but has been tipped to be phased out as Barca look for a suitable heir to the No.9 shirt.
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Diaz can decide availability for Liverpool after parents’ kidnap – Klopp
November 4, 2023 - By DaVinci
Luis Diaz will decide whether he wants to be involved in Liverpool’s Premier League match against Luton after the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup draw to hold September 15
September 13, 2023 - By DaVinci
The draw for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be conducted on September 15. For the first time ever, Nigeria will not be part of the tournament.
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I was lonely during my pregnancy – Naomi Osaka
September 7, 2023 - By DaVinci
Naomi Osaka has claimed she “felt lonely” during her pregnancy, while confirming she will play at next year’s Australian Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion delivered her first child, daughter Shai, in July.
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#BallonDor 2023: Ronaldo fails to make nominees’ list for first time in 20 years
September 6, 2023 - By DaVinci
Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has not been included in the Ballon d’Or 2023 shortlist for the first time in 20 years.
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‘How do I join?’ Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie teases #BBNaija appearance
August 22, 2023 - By DaVinci
Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie has teased about joining the Big Brother Naija reality show. The Houston Dash defender expressed her curiosity about the reality show and its admission process. She wrote on her Twitter account, “What’s #BBNaija & how do I join?
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EPL: Spurs breeze past Manchester United with two Unreplied Goals
August 19, 2023 - By DaVinci
Tottenham have beaten Manchester United 2-0 at White Hart Lane on Saturday to secure manager, Ange Postecoglou’s first win in charge.
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Man City beat Sevilla on penalties to win first UEFA Super Cup
August 17, 2023 - By DaVinci
Manchester City won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed penalties to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens.
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Man City announce signing of midfielder Kovacic from Chelsea
June 28, 2023 - By DaVinci
He’s Still Blue: Midfielder Kovacic Drops Chelsea Blue For Manchester City Blue Croatia midfielder Kovacic signs for the blue side of Manchester, leaving the blue side of London Manchester City on Tuesday announced they had completed the signing of Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea following the loss of captain Ilkay Gundogan.
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