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Mali defeat Tunisia amid controversy over timekeeping

January 12, 2022March 13, 2022 admin 0 Comments Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Cup of Nations 2021, Africa Cup of Nations results, El Bilal Toure, Janny Sikazwe, Mali, Mohamed Magassouba, Mondher Kebaier, Soccer, Soccer news, Stade Limbe, Tunisia, Tunisia 0-1 Mali, Tunisia v Mali

Mali beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations in a Group F game which ended in controversy after the referee blew for full-time prematurely – twice. Carthage Eagles coach Mondher Kebaier and his technical staff raced on to the field to confront referee Janny Sikazwe after he ended the game a minute early. After Mali manager Mohamed Magassouba’s post-match press conference had started, tournament organisers ordered the game to be played to a conclusion.

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Ronald Koeman sacked by FC Barcelona

October 27, 2021 admin 0 Comments Barcelona news, Barcelona sack Ronald Koeamn, FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona news, FC Barcelona sack Ronald Koeman, Joan Laporta, La Liga, La Liga 2021/22, La Liga news, Ronald Koeman, Ronald Koeman sacked, Soccer, Soccer news, Xavi, Xavi Hernandez

Ronald Koeman has been relieved of his duties as first team manager of FC Barcelona following their 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. The 58 year old Dutchman’s position had been in question for several weeks as Barcelona struggle domestically and in European competitions.

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Barcelona’s woe continue as Falcao leads Rayo to victory

October 27, 2021 admin 0 Comments FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, La Liga, La Liga news, Memphis Depay, Radamel Falcao, Rayo Vallecano, Ronald Koeman, Soccer, Soccer news

Barcelona have suffered back-to-back defeats in LaLiga as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at Rayo Vallecano this evening. The defeat — Barca’s third of the season — comes just days after coach Ronald Koeman’s side were beaten 2-1 against Real Madrid in El Clasico.

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Rangers legend Walter Smith dies age 73

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 admin 0 Comments Everton, Rangers, Scottish Soccer, Scottish soccer news, Soccer, Soccer news, Walter Smith, Walter Smith dies aged 73, Walter Smith RIP

Tributes have been paid to former Rangers and Everton manager Walter Smith who has died aged 73 following an illness. Smith led Rangers to 10 top-flight titles, five Scottish Cups and six League Cups as well as to the UEFA Cup final in 2008.

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Barcelona and Boca Juniors to play inaugural Maradona Cup

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 admin 0 Comments Boca Juniors, Diego Maradona, FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona v Boca Juniors, La Liga, Maradona, Maradona Cup, Soccer, Soccer news

FC Barcelona will play Boca Juniors in a one-off friendly to mark the first anniversary of Diego Maradona’s death. The legendary Argentine played for both clubs during his prolific playing career. He is adored by Boca fans his first spell at the club ended when he moved to Europe to join Barca.