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Switzerland and Wales share points in tournament’s second match Breel Embolo put Switzerland ahead in second half with a towering header before Kieffer Moore responded for Wales Substitute Mario Gavranovic had his effort ruled out by VAR as the sides shared points Switzerland and Wales shared points as the match ended 1-1 in Baku Olympic Stadium. Switzerland dominated the first half but struggled to find the opening goal against Wales. Breel Embolo came into the second half spirited and had his efforts rewarded when he connected with Xherdan Shaqiri’s corner to head the ball and open the scoring. The Swiss…

The Italians registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey in the opening match of the tournament Goals from Immobile, Insigne and a Turkish own goal gave Robert Mancini’s side a dominant win Italy begin tournament with a resounding, dominant 3-0 win over Turkey. Robert Mancini’s side eased to a 3-0 win over Turkey in the opening match of the tournament. After a goalless first half, the Azzurri came in the second half and produced a near-perfect display in the second half. The opening goal of the came off a deflected shot by Domenico Berardi off Turkey’s Demiral in the 52nd…

Floyd Mayweather failed to knock out Logan Paul as their exhibition fight in Miami went the full eight rounds Mayweather bossed the fight from start to finish but could not land that all-important knockout blow The YouTuber-turned-boxer put in a competitive performance in Miami but labored to land any significant punches on the former pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather failed to knockout Paul Logan in their exhibition fight in Miami. The former pound-for-pound champion battled with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in an exhibition fight in Miami. The fight, that had neither judges nor a scorecard, went the full eight rounds much to the…

USA beat Mexico 3-2 in extra-time to lift the CONCACAF trophy Goals from Reyna, Mckennie and a penalty by Pulisic in extra time gave the Americans the win over the Mexicans USA beat Mexico 3-2 in extra time to lift the CONCACAF trophy. The Americans came from behind twice to rally and get the win over their bitter rivals in a match that had the VAR award two penalties and disallow one goal. The Mexicans got to a flying start, taking the lead after 68 seconds in the first half through Jesus Manuel Corona. The lead would have been extended…

The continental tournament has been postponed by the organizing committee  Civil wars and Covid-19 situation in the host nation Cameroon has made the event untenable  The Africa Cup of Nations tournament has been postponed.  The tournament, to be hosted in Cameroon, has been postponed due to logistical reasons related to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, the Communication Department of CAF noted that at the request of the African Football Confederation, the Local Organizing Committee (COCAN 21), a decision was made to postpone the draw for the final phase of the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental tournament…

Phil Foden has been named the Premier League Young Player of the Season The Manchester City man beat the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold City completed a clean sweep with Ruben Dias and Pep Guardiola also winning Phil Foden named Premier League Young Player of the Season. The England international won the accolade following a stunning breakthrough campaign in the senior Manchester City side. Foden beat the likes of City team-mate Ruben Dias, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Illan Meslier, Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. The 21-year-old was involved in 14 Premier League goals in 17 starts and 11 substitute…