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Mexico thrashes Bermuda in CONCACAF Nations League opener

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Hirving Lozano had a goal and an assist in Mexico’s win over Bermuda.
Hirving Lozano had a goal and an assist as Mexico eased to a 5-1 win over an outmanned Bermuda side in the CONCACAF Nations League on Friday night.
Mexico dominated possession and chances, but didn’t get on the scoreboard until the 25-minute mark when Hirving Lozano’s through ball found Uriel Antuna and the LA Galaxy forward beat the keeper for an easy tap in to make it 1-0.
Jose Macías added a classy second for Mexico right before half-time, burying his shot into the roof of the net after…

England Women lose to Brazil as World Cup hangover continues

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Brazil

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Brazil beat England in front of a record crowd at the Riverside Stadium.  
England’s hangover from the Women’s World Cup continued with a 2-1 friendly loss at home to Brazil after Debinha scored twice for the visitors on Saturday.
Since losing to the United States in the World Cup semifinals, England haven’t won any of their next four games under coach Phil Neville.
Brazil, who lost in the last 16 of the World Cup, went ahead in the 49th minute when Debinha met a left-wing cross from Tamires with a header that squirmed beneath England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
The…

Real Madrid unveil Hazard before thousands of fans

Steve Nicol explains how adding Eden Hazard puts Real Madrid in a better position to challenge Barcelona for next season’s La Liga title.
Thousands of Real Madrid fans have turned out to greet new signing Eden Hazard at his unveiling following his club record transfer from Chelsea.
Hazard made his first appearance before his new supporters at the Santiago Bernabeu after passing a medical exam and signing a five-year contract with club president Florentino Perez on Thursday.
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Madrid announced last week that they had acquired the 28-year-old Belgian playmaker from Chelsea for a reported fee of around €100 million plus add-ons,…

Brazilian striker Serginho walks off pitch in protest of racist chants: ‘I endured up to my limit’

Jorge Wilstermann striker Serginho walked off the pitch after he says he was subjected to racist abuse during a Bolivian Primera Division game.
Brazilian striker Serginho has condemned fans who subjected him to racist chanting during a Bolivian…

PSG’s Neymar out for over two months, misses Manchester United in UCL

Steve Nicol and the FC crew discuss how Neymar’s “showboating” style brings an extra level of physicality from defenders, leading to his recurring injuries.

The FC guys examine how much the odds would sway in Manchester United’s favour should Neymar be ruled out for PSG’s UCL round-of-16 first leg.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Neymar is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks with a foot injury.
That would rule the Brazil forward out of both legs of PSG’s clash against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League, and potentially both legs of the quarterfinals in mid-April if PSG advance.
PSG said a group of medical experts met on Tuesday night to assess the damage to his fifth metatarsal and decided the best course of action was a “conservative treatment” and not an…

Newcastle Jets edge Central Coast as Kaine Sheppard caps dream week with winner

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Kaine Sheppard’s goal was enough to claim all three points at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Kaine Sheppard capped a memorable week with a match-winning goal as Newcastle hung on for a 1-0 victory over derby rivals Central Coast at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Sheppard, in just his third start for Newcastle, finished with his left foot in the 54th minute from a Roy O’Donovan cross after Dimi Petratos put him into space.
The 25-year-old former Victorian NPL player had this week signed a one-year contract extension with the club.
It was the Jets’ fifth consecutive victory over the Mariners and…

Sydney FC’s Siem De Jong injured scoring winner vs. Wellington Phoenix

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Sydney FC

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Siem de Jong’s winning goal may have come at considerable cost as Sydney FC beat Wellington Phoenix 1-0 to maintain their push for the A-league lead.
The Sky Blues’ seventh win in their past eight games lifts them within a point of Perth Glory but coach Steve Corica’s immediate concern will be the fitness of marquee man De Jong.
The former Netherlands international was injured in the process of scoring his 25th-minute goal from close range, writhing for several minutes on the goal line holding his…

Cardiff City’s Emiliano Sala on board missing plane – French civil aviation authority

Emiliano Sala scored 13 goals for Nantes this season before making the move to Premier League side Cardiff City.
The French civil aviation authority has said Cardiff City’s record £18 million signing Emiliano Sala was aboard a small passenger plane that went missing off the coast of the island of Guernsey.
French and British maritime authorities are searching the English Channel for the plane.
Guernsey police say the flight left Monday evening from Nantes en route to Wales with two people aboard. Police say the search resumed Tuesday morning and that no trace has been found. The French regional maritime…

Man United should be looking forward to playing at Old Trafford – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Steve Nicol rounds up a big day in the Premier League with Man City and Chelsea beaten at home and Man United thrashing Cardiff.

Steve Nicol recaps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational start as Man United manager with a 5-1 win over Cardiff City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can’t wait to lead Manchester United out at Old Trafford for the first time on Wednesday against relegation-threatened Huddersfield.
Having been parachuted in as caretaker manager for the rest of the season, the former United strike got the post-Jose Mourinho era off to a dream start.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino gets ASEAN backing for re-election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received another pledge of support in his campaign for re-election next year.
The ASEAN group of national soccer federations in southeast Asia says its members "unanimously declared their support for Mr. …

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