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Costa’s stoppage-time gem sends Juventus into last 16 – Reuters
Substitute Douglas Costa scored an exquisite stoppage-time goal to give Juventus a 2-1 win away to Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, which clinched their place in the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare. The Brazilian collected the ball outside the area and raced past three defenders, exchanged passes with Gonzalo Higuain…
Read MoreWorld Rugby aiming to use Japan 2019 as springboard for tier two progress – Reuters
World Rugby is looking to use the success of this year’s world cup tournament in Japan as a springboard for developing nations to play more matches against the established elite.
Read MoreEmery tells Xhaka to apologise after clash with Arsenal fans – Reuters
Arsenal coach Unai Emery said Granit Xhaka should apologise after his confrontation with supporters and refused to confirm whether the Swiss midfielder will retain the club captaincy.
Read MoreMagical Messi sends Barcelona top in Valladolid rout – Reuters
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as the Catalans thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga on Tuesday.
Read MoreMessi, Suarez, Griezmann on song to take Barca top – Reuters
Barcelona’s attacking trident of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann all got on the scoresheet for the first time together in a 3-0 win away to Eibar which took the La Liga champions top of the table on Saturday.
Read MoreSeven-try All Blacks outclass Ireland to reach World Cup semis – Reuters
New Zealand sent out an emphatic message that they will not relinquish their Rugby World Cup title lightly as they outclassed Ireland 46-14 in their last eight-clash on Saturday and set up a semi-final clash with England.
Read MoreMay strikes twice as dominant England crush Wallabies 40-16 – Reuters
Winger Jonny May scored two tries in three first-half minutes as England underlined their World Cup credentials with a dominant 40-16 win over Australia on Saturday to set up a semi-final against reigning champions New Zealand.
Read MoreF1 champion Hamilton says life had no meaning until he went vegan – Reuters
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton spoke out about the ‘messed up’ state of the planet on Tuesday and said his life had no meaning until he went vegan. In a story on Instagram, where he has more than 13 million followers, the Mercedes driver triggered initial concern when he started a series of…
Read MoreFlying Fijians exit World Cup with pride, says coach McKee
Fiji coach John McKee said the Pacific islanders could leave the Rugby World Cup with their heads held high after showing their quality in a 29-17 defeat by Wales on Wednesday.
Read MoreIreland beat stubborn Russia but concerns remain – Reuters
Ireland began to put their World Cup back on track after the shock loss to Japan but it took them over an hour to secure a bonus point and strengthen their quarter-final chances in an unconvincing 35-0 win over a stubborn Russia on Thursday.
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