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In a night that can only be described as an electrifying chapter in football's grandest drama, Liverpool clinched their ticket to the Champions League's last 16 with a spirited 2-1 victory over Lille. Not to be outdone, Barcelona delivered a gutsy comeback to edge Benfica 5-4, making fans' hearts race in Lisbon. Harvey Elliott became Liverpool’s man of the hour, his ambitious — if not slightly fortuitous — strike came off a deflection to secure the win. This after Lille, even a man short, leveled the…

In a profoundly troubling case that has sent shockwaves through the community, an Australian mother stands accused of poisoning her own one-year-old daughter in a twisted scheme to solicit funds online. Authorities have labeled her actions as nothing short of appalling. According to Queensland Detective Inspector Paul Dalton, the 34-year-old woman allegedly went to great lengths to disguise her sinister intentions, administering prescription and over-the-counter medications to her unsuspecting baby without any medical…

In a race against time, mediators are striving to clinch a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiate a hostage release, spurred on by optimistic declarations from a Qatari official who hinted that a deal could be within grasp "very soon." The efforts, a collaborative initiative involving Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, have ramped up as the clock ticks down following Hamas' devastating attack on Israel on October 7, 2023—an assault that has been labeled the deadliest in Israel's history. During a phone call yesterday, US…

In a riveting spectacle in Jeddah, Real Madrid is set to face off against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup showdown this Sunday. The anticipation stemmed from an emphatic 3-0 triumph over Mallorca in Thursday's semifinal, stirring excitement among fans and pundits alike. "It's a great time for football," said an enthusiastic commentator, capturing the spirit of the moment. The evening's heroics kicked off in the 63rd minute when Jude Bellingham, with grace and precision, unravelled Mallorca’s defense. His cool finish…

Spain has clinched a chance to defend its UEFA Nations League championship, securing a spot in the quarterfinals with a nail-biting 2-1 victory away over Denmark in Group 4. Sounds snazzy, right? Let's dive into the juicy details! Mikel Oyarzabal kicked things off in the 15th minute, displaying some fancy footwork. After a dazzling play, he received a smooth pass from Ayoze Perez, allowing him to slot the ball home with his right foot. Quick as a cat, eh? Perez was on a roll! Earlier in the match, he rattled the crossbar…

In the homely setting of Rebecca Cheptegei's family in Kenya, the memories of her love for chickens linger on the walls, alongside a darker tale of violence and loss. Cheptegei, a celebrated athlete who once charmed her family with her laughter, tragically fell victim to femicide—an atrocious act deeply etched in the lives of Kenyan female athletes today. Rebecca's mother, Agnes, recalls her daughter's vibrant presence, "You always knew when she was home." However, beneath her joy lay a grim reality. In 2022, after…

In an intense UEFA Nations League Group A3 fixture, Jamie Leweling netted his maiden goal, guiding Germany to a slim 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Monday night.The German squad initially thought they’d kicked things off with a dream start at home, thanks to a swift goal by Leweling, thwarted in the third minute by an offside ruling from the VAR.Unfazed, the home team upped the ante, forcing the Dutch squad onto the defensive. Despite dominating, Maximilian Mittelstadt's promising encounter with goalkeeper Bart…

In a gripping Premier League clash, Crystal Palace's Trevoh Chalobah went head-to-head against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in London, on October 5, 2024. (Xinhua) Saturday night saw Liverpool maintaining their pole position in the Premier League, clinching a slim 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Arsenal also claimed victories to keep their pursuit alive. Diogo Jota bagged the game's solitary goal just nine minutes in. However, Liverpool's Alisson had to make some stellar saves before limping…

Karim Adeyemi dazzled as Borussia Dortmund demolished Celtic, while both Barcelona and Manchester City secured their inaugural wins in the revamped Champions League on Tuesday.Adeyemi bagged a hat trick in the first half, leading Dortmund to a resounding 7-1 victory over Celtic on home turf. This triumph follows Bayern Munich's overwhelming 9-2 conquest over Dinamo Zagreb in their initial matchup.Robert Lewandowski propelled Barcelona into victory as the Spanish behemoth cruised to a 5-0 victory against Switzerland's Young…

As Joe Biden waves goodbye to world leaders at this week’s United Nations General Assembly, beneath those cordial smiles lies a singular intention—strengthening his legacy in the shadow of a potential return to power by Donald Trump. Eyes worldwide anxiously lock onto the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, where a Trump victory over Kamala Harris might resurrect his staunchly isolationist foreign policy. This possibility has countries on edge, prickling with concerns over what that would mean for international…