The Beautiful Game, Beautifully Told

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…

The ATYPICAL

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Speaking to the media after his Bayern Munich side demolished FC Barcelona 8-2, Thomas Müller cracked a joke that would have induced cringes in the most prolific of dad-joke makers. Referring to his Polish teammate Robert Lewandowski,…

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.…