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Belgium had to settle for second place in Group E after their clash with Ukraine ended without goals, prepping them for a face-off against France in the coming knockout rounds. Despite several crystal chances, Tedesco's squad couldn't turn their efforts into goals, resulting in Ukraine's exit based on goal difference with all teams in the group tied in points. Romania advanced as group leaders after their draw with Slovakia, thanks to a more favorable goal tally, while Belgium edged into second place through a better goal…

The second day of Euro 2024 escalated the thrill with a series of memorable matches. Switzerland tied with Germany in Group A, triumphing over Hungary 3-1, while Spain defeated Croatia 3-0 in their Group B debut, netting all goals before the break. Italy kicked off their European Championship defence by rallying from the quickest goal ever in the tournament, scored at 23 seconds, to overcome Albania 2-1. Beyond the pitch, social media buzzed with activity. Here are some standout moments. Tantalizing 'What Ifs' at…

Tanguy Ndombele and Tottenham Hotspur have severed ties, as the club officially confirmed his release. The mutual agreement concludes his stint which has been inactive since January 2022. In July 2019, Ndombele set Spurs' transfer record when he transferred from Lyon, netting 10 times in 91 appearances. His last game for Tottenham unfolded against Morecambe in January 2022. Afterwards, he spent extended periods on loan, initially returning to Lyon and later clinching league championships with Napoli and Galatasaray.…

England dropped to the third spot in their Euro 2025 qualifying group after suffering their initial home defeat since 2002 in a qualifying match. Head coach Sarina Wiegman criticized the team's carelessness during set-pieces, as the Lionesses fell to France 2-1, negatively impacting their qualifying prospects. The reigning European champions had the chance to surpass France in the Group A3 standings. Despite losing goalkeeper Mary Earps to injury early on, the hosts seemed on track to achieve that goal when Beth Mead scored…

Wayne Rooney, despite his struggles at Birmingham City, has taken on a new challenge as the head coach of Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth narrowly escaped relegation in the previous Championship season, finishing just above Birmingham City, who ended up in the 22nd spot. Interestingly, Rooney was the manager of Birmingham but was let go after less than three months. He took over from John Eustace when the team was in sixth place but was sacked in January after only winning two out of 15 matches. Despite the difficulties at…

Newcastle United triumphed over Brentford, clinching seventh place in the Premier League. A victory for Manchester City in the FA Cup final could secure a spot in Europe for the Magpies. Manager Eddie Howe focused on the positives after the win, with Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes scoring crucial goals in the 4-2 victory. Despite falling short of last season's success, Howe sees this campaign as a success. Howe acknowledged defensive issues but remains optimistic about the club's future. He emphasized unity within the…

Heung-min Son failed to convert a key chance, leading Tottenham to a 2-0 loss against Manchester City on Tuesday. Ange Postecoglou expressed disappointment over missed opportunities that ended Tottenham's Champions League hopes in the defeat to Manchester City. Tottenham needed a win to prolong the top-four race but succumbed to Manchester City, edging closer to the title under Pep Guardiola. A routine goal by Erling Haaland and a late penalty sealed the deal for Manchester City, clinching a vital victory. Stefan Ortega's…

In Nairobi, a recent study revealed a substantial increase in permits issued to refugees for study, work, and family reunification in OECD countries. The "Safe Pathways for Refugees" report, co-produced by UNHCR and OECD, showed a 38% rise in 2022 compared to the previous year. Approximately 215,000 permits were granted to individuals displaced by conflicts in 37 OECD countries and Brazil in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic figures. Ruven Menikdiwela, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, emphasized the importance…

Gary O'Neil's impressive coaching has steered Wolves, a team expected to struggle in the 2023-24 season. Unfortunately, their season is wrapping up disappointingly. Wolves manager, Gary O'Neil, emphasizes the necessity for improvement at Molineux in preparation for the upcoming season. This comes in the wake of their recent 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace. Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Eberechi Eze scored in Wolves' final home match, leading to their defeat as the in-form Eagles secured their fifth win in six…

Nairobi, Kenya - Rigathi Gachagua highlighted Somalia as a crucial trade and investment partner for Kenya, emphasizing the need to enhance bilateral ties and trade relations between the two nations. Gachagua noted that despite the current minimal trade volumes, Kenya's exports to Somalia reached USD124.5 million (Sh15 billion) two years ago, with imports at USD581.7 thousand (Sh71.5 million). The Deputy President expressed optimism about the potential for increasing trade volumes by leveraging the Kenya-Somalia relations…