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Remember Ryan Giggs’ 1999 FA Cup goal against Arsenal
On 14 April 1999, Manchester United kept their dream of a treble alive and edged Arsenal 2-1 after extra time in one of the FA Cup semi-finals all along. This one had it all: fantastic goals, a red card and a missed penalty - and it was just in normal time. But the moment that has passed is Ryan Giggs incredible winner in extra time.Because the iconic strike has such a weight in the popular consciousness, one often forgets how good David Beckham's opener was. Striking Teddy Sheringham's smart girl for the first time from…
Clarence Seedorf calls for a change in the law to combat racist abuse
Clarence Seedorf has requested that players be booked to cover their mouths when talking to opponents, after Rangers' Glen Kamara was racially beaten by Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela.The incident occurred in a Europa League tie between the two sides with Kudela hiding his lips before he beat Kamara. The incident sparked a furious response from Rangers with UEFA announcing that the Slavia Prague player would be banned for ten matches on Wednesday.Slavia Prague's Ondřej Kúdela was banned for ten UEFA clubs and…
Paris Saint-Germain are now Champions League favorites
In order to be the best, you have to beat the best, goes the tiring old saying - which is not even true in many cases. Italy deserved world champions in 2006, for example, even though they only had to face Ghana, the United States, the Czech Republic, Australia and Ukraine before eventually meeting Germany and finalists France. Top dog | Alexander Hassenstein / Getty ImagesSo, maybe because be the best, you have to beat or not meet the best, is more accurate. We're really getting closer ...The Champions League is a…
The Arsenal kid trains with the first team
As Arsenal look to stabilize their future under Mikel Arteta, the gaff has caught the eye of some of the young academy prospects who could potentially take a step up to the first team.Before their second league match in the Europa League quarter-final against Slavia Prague, Arteta decided to call in some of the youngsters to train with the first team, including 18-year-old Alex Kirk.But who is Kirk and what if he has attracted Arteta's eyes? Here's everything you need to know about Arsenal's latest academy prospects.One…
Ciyaaryahanadda Man City Oo Xalay Hurdada Loo Diidday, Qayladii, Qiiqii
Saddex jeer oo kala duwan ayaa hurdada laga kiciyey, waxaanay ahaayeen kuwo jugta iyo qaylada baxaysa aan ka ledin, xilli ay doonayeen in ay si fiican u seexdaan, si ay ciyaar fiican ugala hor-tegi karaan Borussia Dortmund oo ay caawa marti ugu yihiin waddanka Jarmalka.Ciyaaryahanadda Manchester City ayaa garoonka Iduna Park caawa kula ciyaari doona Dortmund lugta labaad ee wareegga siddeedda Champions League iyadoo ciyaartii horena ay ku kala baxeen 2-1 uu daqiiqaddii ugu dambaysay goolka guusha dhaliyey Phil Foden.Si…
Tottenham are not prepared to sanction sales
Exclusive - Tottenham Hotspur have made it clear to Harry Kane and his representatives that the only deal they are willing to discuss this summer is a new contract.Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are clubs that have all had a long-standing interest in Kane, whose future at Spurs has been the subject of increased uncertainty in recent weeks.Kane is unhappy that Spurs failed to meet serious Premier League challenge Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA / Getty ImagesThere are concerns that the…
Magacyada Afar Xiddig Oo Liverpool Ah Oo Ganaax Ku Dhici Karo Kaddib
Afar ka mid ah ciyaartoyda Liverpool ayaa ganaax anshax xumo ku dhici karaa marka ay caawa garoonkooda Anfield ku qaabilaan Real Madrid.Sadio Mane, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gini Wijnaldum iyo James Milner ayaa dhamaantood seegi kara ciyaarta hore ee semi-finalka haddii ay kooxdooda Liverpool usoo gudubto oo ay caawa ka adkaato Real Madrid oo lugtii hore kaga soo badisay 3-1.Tababare Jurgen Klopp ayaan waxba la hadhi doonin caawa, waxaana fikirkiisa ka maqnaan doona in uu fiiriyo wareegga xiga, sababtoo ah halkan ayaabay…
Rome allows 25% of fans in the Stadio Olimpico at Euro 2020
Rome's Stadio Olimpico will hold their Euro 2020 matches this summer, after the authorities guaranteed that they will be able to fill at least 25% of the stadium's capacity with spectators. Some countries risk losing the right to host European Championship matches if they do not want or are unable to guarantee supporters' opportunity to watch matches live in person. Olimpico will host four matches at Euro 2020 | Paolo Bruno / Getty Images8 Euro 2020 host cities confirm plans to welcome fansUEFA confirms that fans will be…
‘Fab Four’ – Xiddigaha Real Madrid Ka Sugayso Guusha Kulanka Liverpool
Real Madrid ayaa lugta labaad ee wareegga siddeedda Champions League, waxay ku waajahaysaa Liveprool oo ay marti ugu tahay Anfield, waxaanay rajaynayaan in ay sii wataan guusha ay hore qayb ka mid ah usoo xaqiijisteen.Jurgen Klopp ayaa u baahan qorshe gaar ah oo uu kula tacaalo xiddigaha hoggaamiyeyaasha u ah Real Madrid, intooda joogta kulankan, waxaanu nasiib ku leeyahay in ay maqan yihiin kuwo kale.Warbaahinta Spain ayaa daabacday magacyada ciyaartoyda Los Blancos guusha u horseedaya, kuwaas oo lagu sawiray waddo…
UEFA gives Ondrej Kudela a 10-match ban for ‘racist behavior’
Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela has been suspended for ten matches by UEFA for racial abuse by Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara, who has also been given a three-lane ban to trigger a melee in the tunnel after the match.In a heated Europa League clash in Ibrox last month, moods reached boiling point at the end of the match as Kudela approached Kamara before covering his mouth to whisper something in his ear.BREAKING: UEFA statement ?? #SSN pic.twitter.com/wohp5fBiZC- Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) April 14, 2021The…