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Poland's Euro 2024 preparations have been marred by injuries, with talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski and strike partner Karol Swiderski both forced off in their final warm-up match against Turkey. Lewandowski, who has scored 82 goals in 149 appearances for his country, limped off after just 32 minutes with
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Argentina's Copa America preparations got off to a winning start as they edged past Ecuador 1-0 in a friendly encounter in Chicago. Angel Di Maria, donning the captain's armband in Lionel Messi's absence, proved to be the match-winner, scoring the solitary goal in the
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Frenkie de Jong, the Dutch playmaking midfielder, has returned to training ahead of the Netherlands' opening match at the European Championship. The 24-year-old has been struggling with ankle injuries this season and has not played a match since April. De Jong's return to fitness is a major
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India's national football team, the Blue Tigers, have appointed goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu as their captain for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Qatar. The match, scheduled for Tuesday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, is a must-win for India to keep their
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United States coach Gregg Berhalter expressed severe disappointment and accused his players of lacking respect after Colombia's emphatic 5-1 friendly victory on Saturday. The South Americans ruthlessly exploited American blunders, leaving Berhalter aghast at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Jhon Arias and Rafael Borre gave Colombia a 2-0
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Spain's Euro 2024 preparations received a major boost as they thrashed Northern Ireland 5-1 in their final friendly before the tournament. Pedri Gonzalez emerged as the star of the show, scoring twice to lead La Roja to a convincing victory. After a shaky start that saw Northern Ireland
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Arkadiusz Milik's hopes of representing Poland at Euro 2024 have been dashed after he suffered a knee injury in the team's 3-1 victory over Ukraine on Friday. The Juventus striker went down in the second minute of the match and was assisted off the pitch by
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Manchester City's backup goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega, has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2026. The 31-year-old German joined City in 2022 and has made 20 appearances for the team, including a crucial Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur where he denied Son Heung-min with
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England's Euro 2024 preparations hit a major roadblock as they suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat to Iceland in their final warm-up match at Wembley. The result sent shockwaves through the English camp, raising serious concerns about the team's readiness for the upcoming tournament. Gareth Southgate'
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Germany's Euro 2024 hopes received a boost with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Greece in a friendly on Friday. Despite a shaky start, the hosts rallied to secure a late win thanks to a stunning strike from Pascal Gross. Greece, who failed to qualify for the tournament, stunned
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Kerala Blasters Bolster Coaching Staff with European Expertise KOCHI: Kerala Blasters, the Indian Super League (ISL) club, has strengthened its coaching team with the addition of two European professionals: Bjorn Wesstrom and Frederico Pereira Morais. Wesstrom, a Swede, will serve as the assistant coach, while Morais, a Portuguese, will be
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Sunil Chhetri's retirement from international football marks the end of an era for Indian football. The diminutive forward, who played for India for nearly 19 years, is the nation's all-time leading scorer with 94 goals in 151 appearances. Chhetri's longevity and consistency are remarkable.