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Arsenal thrash Leeds to tighten grip on fourth

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In Saturday's only Premier League match, Arsenal thrashed a depleted Leeds 4-1 to strengthen their grip on Premier League's top four. Two goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka's deflected strike put the Gunners 3-0 up before…

Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup

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Algeria scored two goals in extra time to beat neighbours Tunisia 2-0 and win the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup. Amir Sayoud scored in the ninth minute of extra-time while Yacine Brahimi scored with the game's final kick at the Al-Bayt Stadium in…

Algeria Stun hosts Qatar to Reach Arab Cup Final

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Mohammed Belaili converted a penalty kick in the 17th minute of stoppage time as Algeria knocked out hosts Qatar 2-1 in a pulsating semi-final at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. In the eventful match, Benlamri Djamel scored on the hour…

AFC Champions League: Al Hilal crowned for the fourth time

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Al Dawsari’s stunner just 16 seconds into the game was the fastest goal ever scored in an AFC Champions League final and it sent Al Hilal on the way to adding the 2021 title to the Asian crowns claimed by the club in 1991, 2000 and 2019.…

Liga de Campeones de la AFC: Al Hilal se corona por cuarta vez

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El aturdimiento de Al Dawsari a los 16 segundos del partido fue el gol más rápido jamás anotado en una final de la Liga de Campeones de la AFC y envió a Al Hilal en el camino para agregar el título de 2021 a las coronas asiáticas reclamadas…

Liverpool hammering ends Arsenal’s unbeaten run

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Arsenal’s unbeaten run ended devastatingly as a resurgent Liverpool mauled them at Anfield on Saturday. Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, and Takumi Minamino scored as Jurgen Klopp’s side brushed aside the Gunners with a 4-0  rout.…