Late Russia own goal sends Croatia to World Cup

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Croatia edged past Russia 1-0 to book an automatic berth for next year’s World Cup finals in a dramatic fashion. A late own goal by Fedor Kudryashov gifted the previous edition’s runners up a 1-0 home win over Russia in their…

Mbappe Scores four as France March to Qatar

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Kylian Mbappe scored four times as France booked their place at next year's World Cup in Qatar in style by thrashing Kazakhstan 8-0. The PSG striker hit the hat-trick inside the opening 30 minutes before completing the rout with a late…

Newcastle United appoint Eddie Howe as head coach

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Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Eddie Howe as the club’s new head coach on a contract until summer 2024. The 43-year-old arrives on Tyneside, leaving AFC Bournemouth last summer, ending a long affiliation with the…

Smith Rowe on target as Arsenal beat Watford to go fifth

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Emile Smith Rowe found the net for the third successive Premier League game as Arsenal marked Mikel Arteta's 100th game in charge with a 1-0 win over Watford at the Emirates. The Gunners, now unbeaten in 10 games across all competitions,…

Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano to go top of La Liga

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Real Madrid held on to beat in form Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at the Bernabeu to return to the top of La Liga on Saturday. Toni Kroos put the hosts in front after 14 minutes with a well-taken, side-footed finish from Vinicius Junior's pass.…

Barcelona blow three-goal lead to draw at Celta Vigo

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Barcelona threw away a three-goal lead against Celta Vigo in interim manager Sergi Barjuan's final match in charge. Goals from Ansu Fati, Sergio Busquets and Memphis Depay had put the visitors in complete control at half-time.…

Manchester Derby: City too good for Sorry United

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Manchester United were well beaten by Manchester City 2-0 in an utterly one sided local derby at Old Trafford on Saturday. An Eric Bailly own goal and a close-range poke by Bernardo Silva in the first half helped City see off their…