Salah set to return for Liverpool against Leicester
Mohamed Salah could feature for Liverpool when they face Leicester in the Premier League on Thursday but fellow forward Sadio Mane will miss out, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.
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Ireland and UK launch joint bid to host Euro 2028
The FAI has confirmed that it will be part of a joint bid with the football associations of Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales to host Euro 2028. The Aviva Stadium and Croke Park are likely to be suggested host venues should the bid be successful.
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Senegal win maiden Africa Cup of Nations title via penalty shootout
Sadio Mane netted the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, after the final ended goalless following extra time.
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Cameroon finish third with miraculous comeback against Burkina Faso
In a game that lacked quality but had its fair share of drama, Cameroon did the impossible to turn a topsy-turvy game on its head and beat Bukina Faso on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the bronze medal match at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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United crash out of FA Cup with penalty shootout loss to Middlesbrough
Manchester United’s troubles mounted as they exited the FA Cup fourth round to Championship side Middlesbrough in a penalty shoot-out although it was a spot kick miss in normal time — by Cristiano Ronaldo, no less — that contributed to their downfall.
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