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Svensson Goal Sends Dortmund into Club World Cup Last 16

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A first-half goal from Daniel Svensson was enough for Borussia Dortmund to secure a 1-0 victory over South Korean side Ulsan HD on Wednesday, a result that sees the German club advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup as…

England edge Netherlands 2-1 to reach Under-21 Euro Final

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A brilliant brace from Liverpool's Harvey Elliott sent defending champions England into the final of the European Under-21 Championship with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday. The Young Lions are now just one match away from…

Luka Modrić Agrees to Join AC Milan after Club World Cup

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Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić has verbally agreed to join AC Milan following the conclusion of his spell with Real Madrid, according to the Serie A club's sporting director, Igli Tare. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner is set to leave Real…

Al-Nassr Part Ways with Head Coach Pioli After Nine Months

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Al-Nassr have parted company with Italian head coach Stefano Pioli after just nine months in charge, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Wednesday. The club, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo, confirmed the split on social media but did not…

Ismael Díaz nets Hat-Trick as Panama Thrash Jamaica 4-1

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Ismael Díaz scored a historic first-half hat-trick to lead Panama to a commanding 4-1 victory over Jamaica in their final Group C match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday at Q2 Stadium. The win ensures Panama finishes the group stage with…