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Amateur football leagues win over cynical Chinese fans
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» SUZHOU, China - On a summer’s day in the city of Suzhou, about 40,000 people crowded into a stadium while thousands more gathered by public screens to watch China’s hottest sport — amateur football.
Gakpo stars as Liverpool rout Ipswich, Arsenal survive red card drama to beat Wolves
AFP, Published on 26/01/2025
» LONDON - Cody Gakpo struck twice as Premier League leaders Liverpool thrashed Ipswich 4-1 to maintain their six-point lead over Arsenal, who survived Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card to snatch a 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday.
Essential tips to start 2025 on right foot
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/01/2025
» Before 2025 gets fully underway, checking several basic points in your swing might be beneficial, rather like investing in putting your car in for a service before a long trip. Start with your grip by placing your lead hand on the top of the club with your thumb pointing down the right centre of the grip (for right-handers). Keep the thumb quite short as a long thumb leads to over hinging at the top of your swing.
Late goals earn Vietnam Asean Championship win over 10-man Thais
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2025
» Vietnam won the Asean Championship for the third time in their history on Sunday as a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final in Bangkok sealed a 5-3 aggregate victory for Kim Sang-sik's side.
Brazil to stage 2027 Women's WC
Sports, AFP & Bangkok Post, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at the 74th Fifa Congress yesterday.
Brazil awarded 2027 Women’s World Cup
Reuters, Published on 17/05/2024
» Brazil was declared host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after winning a vote at the annual Fifa Congress on Friday in Bangkok, beating the joint bid of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to become the first South American country picked to stage the tournament.
‘Blue card’ has Fifa seeing red
News Agencies, Published on 02/03/2024
» Fifa is opposed to a proposal by the International Football Association Board for a “blue card”, president Gianni Infantino says, adding he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
Halftime switch helps Wales snatch US draw with late Bale penalty
Reuters, Published on 22/11/2022
» AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Wales' talisman Gareth Bale scored a late penalty as they rallied in the second half to secure a 1-1 draw with the United States in an enthralling World Cup Group B clash at a raucous Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Monday.
Tiger unlikely to dominate golf again anytime soon
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/04/2022
» Call me a wee bit cynical but just how wonderful everything regarding Tiger Woods makes me remember what short memories many in the media have.
'Saint Max' emerges as a true entertainer at St James' Park
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/02/2022
» No matter what happens to Newcastle United in the coming months, at the end of the season, the Premier League should give French winger Allan Saint-Maximin a special award for being the most entertaining player in the top flight.