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Liverpool controversially lose to Spurs

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The match between Tottenham and Liverpool on Saturday was a classic. After being reduced to nine players, Liverpool didn’t go down without a fight, until the end of the match saw Joel Matip concede a 96th minute own goal as Tottenham edged out a 2-1 win in a Premier League thriller to go second in the table above their rivals Arsenal. However, it all could have been different and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had already slammed “the most unfair circumstances, crazy decisions,” before referee body PGMOL officially apologised for Luis Diaz’s first-half strike being disallowed for offside.

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Osimhen and Napoli at loggerheads over TikTok video

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen have turned against each other over the case of a TikTok video posted by the club’s official page. The Nigerian international is currently reserving “the right to take legal action” against the club for the video which was seemingly mocking the player. The odd video comes after Osimhen helped the Italian team secure their first Scudetto, in about thirty years. 

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Arsenal and Spurs share spoils in North London derby

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur went head to head in the first North London Derby of the 2023/24 Premier League season and boy, the game had it all. From the four goal thriller, to the fiery moments, Jorginho’s error, Cuti’s howler, VAR controversy, stolen celebrations and more. The only thing missing was a victor as they both shared the spoils in a 2-all draw. Bukayo Saka and Heung-Min Son starred as both teams could not be separated in the pulsating North London derby.

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Manchester United frustrated to a 3-1 loss against Brighton

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Manchester United’s dismal start to the new Premier League season hit a new low on Saturday afternoon as they lost 3-1 to Brighton for the fourth time in a row, ending their home game unbeaten run since their Brighton loss at the start of last season. This is also one of their poorest starts to the season, as they have lost three of their first five league games of a season, with the Old Trafford defeat ending a run of 20 games unbeaten at home in the Premier League.

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Ballon D’or – all awards and nominees

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The Ballon D’or season is here, and the countdown to the most prestigious award ceremony in world football will take place in Paris at the end of October. The Ballon D’or, love it or loathe it, is the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning, and now, after a memorable 2022/23 campaign full of surprises, the shortlist of nominees for the 2023 Golden Ball have been announced.

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Jennifer Hermoso files complaint over Rubiales’ kiss

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Spanish midfielder and victim of the Women’s World Cup final scandal, Jennifer Hermoso, has filed a legal complaint against Spanish FA president, Luis Rubiales, over his unsolicited kiss during the World Cup celebrations. Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s World Cup final win, which she says was NOT consensual, however, Rubiales claims the kiss was “mutual and consensual”, but has been suspended by football’s world governing body, FIFA, till further notice.

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Rubiales kiss allegations and more

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Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been subject to heavy criticism after allegedly kissing Women’s World Cup winning midfielder, Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the trophy ceremony following the 1-0 victory over England on Sunday. The incident, which diverted much attention away from the players’ amazing achievement in the competition came as Hermoso and her teammates were receiving their medals from FIFA president, Gianni Infantino and Spain’s Queen, Letizia on the podium at the Accor Stadium.

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Spain win the 2023 Women’s World Cup

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After a tense and incredibly competitive game on Sunday, Spain ended up coming out on top in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final with a hard fought 1-0 victory over England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. The Spanish women national team won their first Women’s World Cup title after beating England courtesy of Olga Carmona’s first half goal, handing Sarina Weigman only her second loss since her appointment in 2021.

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