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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Egypt crush Cameroonian dreams on penalties to reach final

Goalkeeper Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

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Senegal muscle past Burkina Faso to reach Africa Cup of Nations Final

Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkino Faso. In an eventful game, VAR chalked off two Senegal penalties, with Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi injured during the events of the first.

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Arsenal confirm departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of Barcelona move

Arsenal have confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the club by mutual consent ahead of his move to FC Barcelona on a free transfer. Aubameyang trained with his new Barcelona team-mates on Tuesday after agreeing a dramatic Deadline Day move.

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Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager

Frank Lampard has been appointed Everton manager after signing a two-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park. The former Chelsea midfielder and manager underwent a final interview in London on Friday, along with other contenders Vitor Pereira and previous caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson.

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