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Clash on the Dunes: Andy Ruiz Jr. or Anthony Joshua?
By David O Royal
The much anticipated day in the world of boxing is here! It is the rematch of Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua, following their first fight in June this year.
Saturday’s much-anticipated bout is being staged in a bespoke 15,000-seater stadium in Diriyah, near the capital Riyadh, the first time a world heavyweight title fight has been staged in the desert kingdom.
The first fight between Joshua and Ruiz in New York delivered one of the biggest shocks in boxing history, as the unfancied Mexican-American floored the hot favourite four times on the way to a seventh-round technical knockout.
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Cricket: Play abandoned due to dangerous MCG pitch
Play was abandoned Saturday during a domestic game due to a dangerous pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, just weeks before it is due to host the traditional Boxing Day Test.
A decision to call off play was made on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and Western Australia after several batsmen were hit by rising deliveries.
It followed talks between the umpires and captains Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh.
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Antetokounmpo scores 27 as Bucks thump Clippers
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his 25th birthday with 27 points Friday in the Bucks’ crushing 119-91 NBA victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo scored also pulled down 11 rebounds, but it was a superb effort by his supporting cast that made for the mammoth margin of victory.
Five other Bucks players scored in double figures, with starting forward Khris Middleton contributing 17 and Pat Connaughton and Eran Ilyasova adding 13 apiece off the bench.
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Ibrahimovic’s message to Cristiano: The real Ronaldo is Brazilian
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to Italian football seems to be nearing ever closer, which has unsurprisingly led to many interesting comments in the media from the Swedish striker.
The 38-year-old, who will become a free agent on December 31 after announcing his decision to depart LA Galaxy, has made several hints about joining a team in Serie A, where he would come up against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo.
ALSO READ: Guardiola backs Arteta as future Man City boss
For Ibrahimovic, though, he has stated that he has already come up against the ‘real’ Ronaldo: Ronaldo Nazario.
Continue reading Ibrahimovic’s message to Cristiano: The real Ronaldo is Brazilian at Vanguard News.
The Conte effect: ‘The Messi of coaches’ has put Inter back on top of Serie A
From sublime recruitment to bizarre s** advice, Antonio Conte is waking a sleeping giant of Italian football.
For the first time in years, Juventus now face a battle for supremacy in Serie A as Conte’s revitalised Inter are making a legitimate push for the title.
With the Nerazzurri now into their 10th season without a Scudetto success, the Italian manager arrived in Milan on a mission to restore the proud club to their former glory.
Continue reading The Conte effect: ‘The Messi of coaches’ has put Inter back on top of Serie A at Vanguard News.
Guardiola backs Arteta as future Man City boss
Pep Guardiola believes Mikel Arteta would be a suitable replacement for him when he leaves Manchester City after his Spanish assistant was linked with vacant jobs at Arsenal and Everton.
But the City boss said he would not stand in the 37-year-old’s way if he wanted to seek an opportunity elsewhere.
Asked if he would recommend Arteta as his successor, Guardiola, whose City contract runs until 2021, told Sky Sports News: “He is able to do that.
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Everton appoint Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager
Duncan Ferguson said it will be an “incredibly proud moment” for him when he takes charge of Everton for their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday.
The 47-year-old Scot has been appointed caretaker manager after Marco Silva was sacked on Thursday following eight defeats in their last 11 games, including Wednesday’s humiliating 5-2 thrashing by Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.
ALSO READ: Manchester giants seek derby delight as Liverpool threaten to burst beyond reach
Ferguson, who has been on the club’s first-team coaching staff for five years, takes Everton to Stamford Bridge with them languishing in the relegation zone and seeking their fifth full-time manager since 2016, AFP reported.
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Lampard to explore transfer options after seeing Chelsea’s ban lifted
Frank Lampard is ready to explore Chelsea’s options in the transfer market now that a recruitment embargo on the club has been lifted.
It was revealed on Friday that the Court of Arbitration for Sport has halved the initial two-window ban that the Blues were stung with.
Having seen their hands tied over the summer, those at Stamford Bridge are now in the position of being able to bolster their ranks in January.
Continue reading Lampard to explore transfer options after seeing Chelsea’s ban lifted at Vanguard News.
Mourinho sends message to Rashford after scoring twice
Jose Mourinho has sent a message to Marcus Rashford after scoring a brace in the 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspurs in the Premier League encounter at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old England international opened the scoring with a stinging shot that slipped under Paulo Gazzaniga, before holding his nerve from the penalty spot to convert a 49th-minute winner against his old manager.
ALSO READ: Odion Ighalo helps Shanghai Shenhua to win Chinese FA Cup
Mourinho was appointed as a new Tottenham coach on a four-year contract, replacing the sacked Mauricio Pochettino 20 November 2019 but Rashford ends the Portuguese side three-game winning streak.
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Odion Ighalo helps Shanghai Shenhua to win Chinese FA Cup
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has helped Shanghai Shenhua to win the Chinese FA Cup after beating Shandong Luneng 3-0 at the Hongkou Football Stadium on Friday afternoon in the second leg encounter.
The Flower of Shanghai overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit scored by an ex-Southampton goal poacher Graziano Pelle penalty from the first leg last month after South Korean star Kim Shinwok sent the ball into the net to level the tie in the 59th minute.
Continue reading Odion Ighalo helps Shanghai Shenhua to win Chinese FA Cup at Vanguard News.
Livescore: Latest Premier League results for Week 16 (Saturday), 2019/2020 EPL scores Hea
The Premier League continues this weekend, after games in midweek. Everton, who are now in relegation places, welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park in the early kick-off. Liverpool are away to Bournemouth, while Tottenham Hotspur host Burnley. The late kick-off will see Manchester City clash with Manchester United at The Etihad. Saturday, December 7 13:30 Everton
Livescore: Latest Premier League results for Week 16 (Saturday), 2019/2020 EPL scores Hea
Van Dijk misses out on Ballon d’Or as Liverpool still remain in place for Premier League title
Both Van Dijk and Ronaldo were pipped to the Ballon d’Or by Lionel Messi, who won his sixth throughout his stunning career. He will now be hoping he can continue to let his football do the talking and guide Barcelona to their sixth Champions league title this season. Van Dijk will also be hoping for
Van Dijk misses out on Ballon d’Or as Liverpool still remain in place for Premier League title
EPL: Berbatov predicts Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City vs Man Utd games
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has given his prediction for some of this weekend’s games involving the big clubs. Speaking with BetFair, Berbatov looked at fixtures involving Arsenal, Chelsea and the Manchester Derby. On Everton vs Chelsea, he said: “Results just haven’t been good enough and the hammering against Liverpool was dismal for Everton
EPL: Berbatov predicts Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City vs Man Utd games
EPL: Arsenal board not impressed with Ljunberg after two matches
The Arsenal board is having concerns about Freddie Ljunberg, after he picked up only one point in the two matches he has overseen, since he took temporary charge of the team. The Swede, 42, stepped in last week, after Unai Emery was sacked. Ljunberg took charge as the Gunners drew 2-2 at Norwich and lost
EPL: Arsenal board not impressed with Ljunberg after two matches
EPL: Brendan Rodgers reveals real reason he snubbed Arsenal
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has signed a massive £40million deal with the Foxes, after snubbing a switch to Arsenal. Rodgers now aims to build a legacy and make his high-flying side one of the club’s most entertaining teams ever. The 46-year-old has agreed terms which will earn him £8m a year until 2025. Rodgers
EPL: Brendan Rodgers reveals real reason he snubbed Arsenal
Dillian Whyte cleared by UK anti-doping
Boxer Dillian Whyte has been cleared by UK Anti-Doping. The British heavyweight has maintained his innocence amid claims of an “adverse finding”, surrounding his points win over Oscar Rivas in July. In a statement released on Friday, the UKAD have now completely ruled out any wrongdoing by the 31-year-old. It read: “UK Anti-Doping and the
Dillian Whyte cleared by UK anti-doping
LaLiga: Barcelona confirm Valverde can leave next year
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has revealed that manager Ernesto Valverde, has an exit clause in his current contract. The clause could see him leave the club before his deal expires in 2021. “Here every year you have to to win everything. “There is no option: either you win everything or the season is no
LaLiga: Barcelona confirm Valverde can leave next year
EPL: Aubameyang set to dump Arsenal for Real Madrid
Representatives of Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has began talks with Real Madrid over a possible move, the UK Metro reports. It is understood that Madrid will try to tempt Arsenal into selling the Gabon international, by including Luka Jovic in any deal. Aubameyang has been in fine form this season, scoring 12 times in all
EPL: Aubameyang set to dump Arsenal for Real Madrid
EPL: Mourinho reveals what happened to him after Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he slept at the club’s training ground after the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Wednesday. He said he was awake preparing for Saturday’s match against Burnley. The Portuguese stayed at Hotspur Way in Enfield after his side were beaten 2-1 by United on his return to Old
EPL: Mourinho reveals what happened to him after Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United
EPL: Manchester United squad against Manchester City revealed Full list
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made his squad to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday available. Anthony Martial has been included in the United squad for the derby. The Frenchman missed the win over Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, having come off in the draw with Aston Villa last week but
EPL: Manchester United squad against Manchester City revealed Full list
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