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Cristiano Ronaldo on Facebook after Portugal win. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal edged a 3-2 thriller against Slovakia in Porto on Friday to book their place at Euro 2024. Ronaldo scored a first-half penalty and a second-half tap-in as the Portuguese made it seven wins from seven matches in Group J They have 21 points which ensures them a top-two finish.Slovakia are eight points back in second, two ahead of Luxembourg who drew 1-1 in Iceland. Portugal got off to a flying start when Ramos rose highest to meet Bruno Fernandes’ cross in the eighth minute, heading the ball down and past Martin Dubravka in the Slovakia goal. #Euro2024 #CristianoRonaldo #Portugal  

 The giant of Africa once again meets Ivory coast(host) in group stages. Nigeria had a clean sheet in group stages until they were kicked out in round of 16 in the last AFCON of nations. Football legends like Mikel Obi,Taribo West,Yaya Toure were present at the selection process. Group A Ivory Coast (hosts), Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau Group B Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mozambique Group C Senegal (holders), Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia Group D Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Angola Group E  Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia  Group F Morocco, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Tanzania All group winners and runners-up and the four highest-ranked third-placed teams qualify for the knockout stage. Twenty-four teams will be taking part in the delayed competition billed for January 13 and February 11, 2024. The tournament was supposed to hold this year but moved following the 2022 World Cup which was held in December.

 Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe has explained  why his team defeated Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League tie. Howe watched as goals from Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, Sean Longstaff and Fabian Schar gave Newcastle the win over PSG at St. James’ Park. Speaking after the game, Howe suggested Newcastle won against PSG because his players gave a brilliant display against the French Ligue 1 giants.According to him, Newcastle players pressed Luis Enrique’s side and were successful a couple of times. “We are really pleased. It was a brilliant effort from the players,” Howe told CBS Sports. “It was a different game. It was a cat and mouse between the two, we were trying to press them and they were trying to play through us.We were successful a couple of times which led to big goals for us, so I am delighted with the players’ commitment.” “I think we came here with a lot more confident mood. We wanted to be ourselves and then take the result whatever it is,” he add

Barcelona winger Raphinha was forced off after pulling up with a muscle problem and his replacement, Fermin Lopez, had a golden opportunity to score within a minute of coming on. Lopez sparked a flowing move and found Lamine Yamal on the right, who returned the favour to Lopez who had made a clever run into the box, and with the whole goal to aim at, struck straight at the goalkeeper from close range. Barcelona were more direct in the second half as they tried to break down a stubborn Sevilla defence. Robert Lewandowski had the chance to put the hosts ahead but his close-range effort was saved by the legs of Orjan Nyland. That was the closest they had come until Ramos, of all players, turned the ball into his own net to give Barcelona the lead with ten minutes on the clock. Yamal did excellently at the back post from Ferran Torres’ cross when he attempted to head the ball back across goal for the waiting Lopez, and his hard work paid off as the ball dropped to Ramos' feet, who coul

 Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player to score in a European qualifier as Spain rout Georgia 7-1 Yamal's strike in the 74th minute also saw him make history as Spain's youngest goal scorer. Gavi had previously set the record at 17 years and 10 months. Yamal’s strike in the 74th minute also saw him make history as Spain’s youngest goal scorer. Gavi had previously set the record at 17 years and 10 months. Yamal had come on as a first-half substitute to become the youngest player to appear for Spain, a record also previously held by Gavi in 2021 when he was 17 years and 62 days. Yamal’s record-breaking night overshadowed Alvaro Morata’s hat trick in the rout against Georgia. Spain took a 4-0 lead inside 40 minutes at Boris Paichadze Stadium in Tbilisi to move up to second in Group A on six points after three games. Scotland, which beat Cyprus 3-0, leads the group on 15 points after winning all five of its games so far. Morata opened the scoring for Spain in the 22nd and got his se

          Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo chooses the better striker between Osimhen and Haaland. He chose Osimhen ahead of Haaland. The 5 times golden boot winner Cristiano Ronaldo said"I believe Osimhem is better than Haaland and is currently the best striker in the world and just needs the opportunity to prove it". Victor Osimhen led Napoli to win the scudetto last time for the first time after 30 years. Victor Osimhen scores 16 times in 17 series Appearances for the league leaders who were 13 points clear on the table  The Napoli striker also plays for his country senior team Super eagles Nigeria. Last season he broke Cristiano Ronaldo's 4 years record to become Series A's jump king after a leap of 2.5 metres during Napoli's impressive 3-0 win against Spezia. Watch here 👇

  United announced on Monday the outcome of their six-month investigation into Greenwood’s conduct. The 21-year-old’s exit was mutually agreed, according to statements released by the club and Greenwood, but follows a fierce public and internal backlash to the prospect of the England international being reintegrated into United’s first‑team squad. United will work with Greenwood to find him another club. He has two years remaining on a lucrative contract. Greenwood was charged by Greater Manchester Police with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault in October 2022 after allegations were made online. The 21 years old was arrested last year October 2022 by Manchester police for attempted rape, violence and abuse. Although all charges has been dropped against him. Rumours has it that the club had to kick him out as the fans especially the female fans did not want him to remain in. United.