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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup fixtures and results

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Group B

Mexico U-20Mexico U-20    1-0     Germany U-20Germany U-20

Group B

 

Colombia U-20 Colombia U-20 2-2New Zealand U-20 New Zealand U-20

Group A

 

Australia U-20 Australia U-20 0-3 Spain U-20 Spain U-20

Group A

 

Brazil U-20Brazil U-205-0 Costa Rica U-20Costa Rica U-20
 
 
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Group D

 

USA U-20USA U-20    1-3     Japan U-20Japan U-20

Group D

 

Netherlands U-20Netherlands U-20    4-1     Ghana U-20Ghana U-20

Group C

 

Korea Republic U-20Korea Republic U-20— France U-20 France U-20
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Group C

 

Nigeria U-20 Nigeria U-20 — Canada U-20 Canada U-20
04:00

Matt Hudson-Smith completes his breakthrough summer with a stunning gold at European Championships… as Brit follows his Worlds bronze and Commonwealth silver by storming to 400m victory in Munich

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Matt Hudson-Smith completes his breakthrough summer with a stunning gold at European Championships… as Brit follows his Worlds bronze and Commonwealth silver by storming to 400m victory in Munich
  • Matt Hudson-Smith has had a breakthrough summer on the track this year
  • He won bronze at last month’s World Championships in Oregon, US
  • He took silver earlier this month at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
  • He finally got a gold medal at the European Championships on Wednesday
  • His British team-mate Alex Haydock-Wilson earned himself a bronze medal

With bronze and silver medals already in his pocket, there was only one more step for Matt Hudson-Smith to take this breakthrough summer.

 

On Wednesday night, with a scorching run in the European 400m final in Munich, he took it.

 

His lap of 44.53sec put him a full half-second ahead of the rest, with Ricky Petrucciani of Switzerland collecting silver and Hudson-Smith’s British team-mate Alex Haydock-Wilson winning bronze.
Matt Hudson-Smith delivered a masterful performance to win European gold in Munich
Matt Hudson-Smith delivered a masterful performance to win European gold in Munich

He has now won three medals in as many major championships this summer
British team-mate Alex Haydock-Wilson earned himself a bronze medal in the same event
British team-mate Alex Haydock-Wilson earned himself a bronze medal in the same event
While there was a pleasant surprise in seeing Haydock-Wilson dip his way on to the podium, Hudson-Smith’s form across the past two months meant the destination of the gold always felt like a foregone conclusion.
He had won bronze at the World Championships five weeks ago, was disappointed to be beaten to silver at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, but in Germany no one of any great sense would have bet against the 27-year-old completing the sequence.
He got the job done in style, with a modest field well beaten off the final bend as Hudson-Smith cruised to a defence of the title he won in 2018.
Victoria Ohuruogu narrowly missed out on a medal in the women’s 400m event
Andrew Pozzi also fell short in his quest for a medal in the men’s 110m hurdles

Given his personal circumstances, including the recent admission that he attempted suicide last year, his success this season has been delightful.

He said: ‘I’m so happy to be European champion again. It has been a busy summer. I am so pleased to be able to compete against the best in the world – there’s not much more you can ask for really.’

 

Later, Commonwealth Games silver medallist Victoria Ohuruogu, the younger sister of Olympic and world champion Christine, was fourth in the women’s 400m. Andrew Pozzi was a disappointing sixth in the 110m hurdles.

‘What sort of nonsense is that?’ – Anthony Joshua responds to claims he could retire if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk again

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‘What sort of nonsense is that?’ – Anthony Joshua responds to claims he could retire if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk again

Anthony Joshua has dismissed suggestions he could retire from boxing should he lose to Oleksandr Usyk again on Saturday night, Tony Morgan, Metro 50 writes.

 

Joshua, 32, was comprehensively beaten by Usyk in London last September as he suffered just the second defeat of his professional career, losing his IBF, WBO and WBA titles in the process.

 

He has the chance to reclaim those belts and reposition himself back at the summit if heavyweight boxing in Saudi Arabia this weekend.

 

But another defeat, a third in five fights, could see him fade from the world title picture.

Given the stakes, some within boxing have claimed another defeat to Usyk could force Joshua into retirement, with former world champions Carl Froch and Johnny Nelson among those suggesting the Briton could walk away.

 

But Joshua has no intention of hanging up his gloves anytime soon.

 

‘I’m not thinking about retirement,’ Joshua said. ‘I’ve got one of the biggest fights of my life coming up and, if I was thinking about retiring, it would be a massive doubt in my mind.

‘People will always ask questions. But I still want to continue. I love it. I’m competing with pound-for-pound fighters. If I was losing to some has-been, then, yes.

 

‘But it’s crazy to talk about retiring when I lost to one of the best fighters in the world. What sort of nonsense is that? I respect people’s opinions, but I don’t want to retire.

 

‘This is my 12th consecutive world title fight and, because this is world level, you’re up against world-level quality opponents. This is my third Olympic gold medallist, but we are here to entertain.’

 

Usyk has considerably bulked up for his second showdown with Joshua and while the Ukrainian was coy on his weight during Wednesday’s press conference, he is expected to come in far heavier this weekend.

McCoist and Miller urge Rangers to re-sign freed defender Leon Balogun

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McCoist and Miller urge Rangers to re-sign freed defender Leon Balogun
Rangers have been urged to re-sign former defender Leon Balogun following their 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night, writes Peter Cassidy, STV News.

The 34-year-old Nigeria international was a major part of the squad that reached the Europa League final and won the Scottish Cup last season, playing 37 games across all competitions.

 

He was an unused sub in Seville as Rangers lost to Eintracht Frankfurt in a penalty shootout but played the full 120 minutes five days later when Hearts were defeated in extra time at Hampden in the Scottish Cup Final.

 

However his contract was not renewed and he left Ibrox at the end of the season, but has not yet secured a new club.

 

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s defence was bolstered in the summer with the signings of John Souttar from Hearts and Ben Davies from Liverpool, but both men were missing on Tuesday, as was Filip Helander, leaving only James Sands to partner Connor Goldson.

Both PSV goals came from set pieces as they first took the lead then scored a second-half equaliser to take a draw to the Netherlands.

 

Rangers legend and the club’s record goal scorer Ally McCoist has now questioned the decision to let Balogun, who has been in attendance at Ibrox for the last two European games as a fan, leave and urged van Bronckhorst to reconsider while he is still available.

 

Speaking as a pundit on BT Sport, the 59-year-old, who also managed the club between 2011 and 2014, said: “He’s sitting up in the stand watching Rangers and I’m not too sure I’d have been letting him go.

 

“You look at Souttar’s injuries, and Helander’s injuries.”

 

Fellow former Rangers and Scotland striker Kenny Miller, who was also a pundit on the coverage, asked: “Is there a case to actually bring him back as he’s without a club?”

McCoist responded: “Do you know something Kenny? Perhaps there is and it’s not with hindsight I say that.

 

“I was surprised to see him go – I really, really was.

 

“And I tell you what, we could have done with him tonight because he’s got height, presence and he scores goals in Europe.”

 

Antonio Colak continued his recent goal scoring form with to make it 1-1 before Tom Lawrence put the home side 2-1 thanks to a goalkeeping howler but a headed goal from PSV defender Obispo with 12 minutes to go leveled the tie.

Osi Umenyiora to present Super Bowl to with Laura Woods and Jason Bell on STV as NFL agrees new broadcast deal

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Osi Umenyiora to present Super Bowl to with Laura Woods and Jason Bell on STV as NFL agrees new broadcast deal

The Super Bowl will be shown live on STV after the National Football League agreed a new three-year broadcast deal with ITV, Andy Coyle writes.

 

The NFL is moving from BBC, with live games and highlights shows to be broadcast to bring fans the best of the action from the biggest games.

 

Sports Presenter of the Year Laura Woods will be joining award-winning analysts Osi Umenyiora, a two-time Super Bowl winner, and Jason Bell when coverage begins on Friday September 9 with the first in a series of hour-long weekly shows, airing at 11.30pm.

 

The 2022 NFL season kicks off the previous night when defending champions Los Angeles Rams take on the Buffalo Bills.

Super Bowl LVII will be broadcast live from Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday February 12, aand two of the season’s three matches in London will also be screened.

 

The New York Giants will face the Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday October 9, kicking off at 2.30pm UK time, before the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 30, kicking off at 1.30pm UK time.

 

Laura Woods said: “I’ve been a fan of the NFL for many years, so, with the new season just weeks away, I’m thrilled to be part of the team that will bring ITV viewers its best action and biggest stories each week.”

“We have seen the NFL grow to a level I could never have imagined from when I played here for the Giants in 2007,” said Umenyiora. “This new partnership can see us bringing the sport to an even broader audience. We have felt so embraced by British fans and we are excited that they will be able to watch us on ITV.”

 

Bell added: “I can’t believe the growth of the NFL, not only in the UK but globally, and I’m so grateful to be at the forefront of that. I can’t wait to expand the NFL audience with the new team at ITV. Osi and I are excited to be working with Laura and I know that our passion and energy will be exactly what existing NFL followers expect from us, as well as opening the eyes of new fans.”

Cameron Norrie punishes Andy Murray to claim victory in Cincinatti

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Cameron Norrie punishes Andy Murray to claim victory in Cincinatti
According to STV News, Andy Murray squandered several break points in the meeting of the Scots.
Cameron Norrie won the battle of the Brits at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati by punishing Andy Murray’s wastefulness, Pa Media reports.
Murray had the match on his racket, forcing a number of break points at key times, but he could not convert them and Norrie stole a 3-6 6-3 6-4 win.

It was the second meeting between the pair, with Murray winning the first in 2019, but Norrie, seeded ninth, got his revenge and advanced to the last 16.

 

The Scot left the court having had treatment on cramp on his thigh but the 11 missed break points will have hurt more.

 

“I think there was not much in it,” Norrie said on Amazon Prime.

 

“It came down to a little bit of physicality and it didn’t really help him. He was struggling a little bit towards the end and I just tried to get the ball in at the end.

“I am still struggling with the conditions a little bit and trying to find rhythm. I just got through with my attitude and stay positive.

 

“I managed to find myself at one set all, I don’t know how and the last set was a battle, he had some chances and I played a couple of good points.

 

“That’s how it rolls sometimes in tennis. It’s a massive win for me beating Andy for the first time. It’s not the way I wanted to beat him with him cramping, but it’s nice to get through.”

 

After there was an exchange of breaks in the first two games, Murray assumed control and dictated the points.

 

He missed the chance to break in Norrie’s second service game but continued to play on his terms and eventually broke at 4-3 before serving out the next game to take the first set.

 

The Scot, who was reduced to tears after his emotional first-round win over Stan Wawrinka, had the perfect opportunity to grasp an even firmer control of the match in the opening game of the season as he forced break point.

But with the court gaping he put a routine volley wide and Norrie survived.

 

And that miss proved big as Norrie began to knock on the door. Murray was able to save break points at 2-3, but could not repeat the trick at 3-4 as the British number one struck to go 5-3 up.

 

He had 40-0 as he try to force an immediate break back but Norrie got himself out of trouble and served out the second set.

 

Murray regrouped and his big moment came in a lengthy sixth game, but he squandered three break points and Norrie survived.

 

Eventually all those missed opportunities came back to haunt the 35-year-old as a double fault handed his compatriot the crucial break and he served it out to claim a victory that will have tasted very sweet.

UEFA Women’s Awards shortlists revealed

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UEFA Women’s Awards shortlists revealed

The shortlists for the 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards have been announced, writes Daily Star’s Wilf Frith.

 

Beth Mead (Arsenal/England), Lena Oberdorf (Wolfsburg/Germany) and Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain) are the three nominees for the 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award.

 

The winner will be named – along with the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year and UEFA Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year – during the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday 25 August.

 

The rest of the top 20

4 Alex Popp (Wolfsburg/Germany) – 35 points

5 Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain) – 25 points

6 Keira Walsh (Manchester City/England) – 18 points

7 Leah Williamson (Arsenal/England) – 17 points

8= Ada Hegerberg (Lyon/Norway) – 12 points

8= Wendie Renard (Lyon/France) – 12 points

10 Lina Magull (Bayern München/Germany) – 10 points

 

11 Delphine Cascarino (Lyon/France) – 9 points

12= Amandine Henry (Lyon) – 8 points

12= Mapi León (Barcelona/Spain) – 8 points

14 Tabea Wassmuth (Wolfsburg/Germany) – 6 points

15= Mary Earps (Manchester United/England) – 5 points

15= Selma Bacha (Lyon/France) – 5 points

17= Sakina Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain/France) – 4 points

17= Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain/France) – 4 points

19 Merle Frohms (Eintracht Frankfurt (now Wolfsburg)/Germany) – 2 points

20 Fridolina Rolfö (Barcelona/Sweden) – 1 point

21= Christiane Endler (Lyon/Chile)

21= Marina Hegering (Bayern München (now Wolfsburg)/Germany)

 

Lyon’s Sonia Bompastor, Germany’s Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and England’s Sarina Wiegman are the top three nominees for the 2021/22 UEFA Women’s Coach of the Year award.

 

The rest of the top five

4 Jonatan Giráldez (Barcelona) – 27 points

5 Tommy Stroot (Wolfsburg) – 22 points

Chelsea ‘schedule more Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang talks’ before making formal bid

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Chelsea ‘schedule more Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang talks’ before making formal bid
Chelsea have scheduled more talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Thomas Tuchel’s side pushes to get a move for the Barcelona man over the line before the end of the month writes Will Schofield, sports reporter with the Daily Star.

Chelsea have scheduled more talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Blues try to lure the Barcelona man to Stamford Bridge.

 

The Catalan side, who are desperate need to try and raise funds, are open to letting Aubameyang leave, despite only joining the side in January. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Barca want around €30million (£25million) for the attacker, but Xavi wants to keep him.

 

Romano continues to state that new owner Todd Boehly wants to understand the personal terms of the deal before an official bid is submitted to Barcelona ahead of the transfer deadline.

Aubameyang is reportedly keen on a move to Stamford Bridge that would see him reunite with his former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel.

 

Tuchel is also looking to fill the void that’s been left by Romelu Lukaku returning to Inter Milan on loan and Timo Werner moving back to RB Leipzig for £25million. And Aubameyang is an appealing target thanks to their previous relationship in Germany.

 

Aubameyang also has a proven track record of netting in the Premier League thanks to his spell at Arsenal.

Barcelona need to continue to raise funds so they can register their new signings in La Liga.

 

Barca were able to register a few of their new stars for their opening clash with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, including Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha. But Xavi’s side still need more funds and Aubameyang or Frenkie de Jong could provide that crucial cash injection.

Tottenham confirm signing of Destiny Udogie from Udinese on five-year deal

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Tottenham confirm signing of Destiny Udogie from Udinese on five-year deal

Tottenham have confirmed their seventh signing of the summer, bringing in Destiny Udogie from Udinese on a five-year deal. Spurs fans will have to wait to see their new right-back in action however, as he will spend the rest of this season on loan in Serie A, writes Ruairidh Barlow

 

Udogie, 19, played 35 times for Udinese in Serie A last season, scoring 5 goals and assisting twice. He was initially on loan from Hellas Verona before his current side made the deal permanent for £3.6m this summer. Although Spurs did not mention a figure, Fabrizio Romano set the fee at €18m (£15.14m) meaning a nice profit for Udinese.
Djed Spence arrived at the club this summer and will compete with Emerson Royale and Matt Doherty for a place this season, but Udogie will back himself to win minutes next campaign. Highly-rated and already playing top level football, this looks like a smart investment from Spurs. Even if he does not develop into a starting right-back, he should retain his value at such a young age.

Michael Badejo on the Precipice of Playing Professional Football

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Michael Badejo on the Precipice of Playing Professional Football
Former Texas Southern’s star defensive end is on the precipice overcoming disappointment and finally play professional football, writes Kyle T. Mosley HBCU Legends.
The young defensive end weathered through the many calls, pre-draft workouts, draft disappointments, failed representation, and grinding to an MBA degree to now be on the precipice of discovering his professional football dream. Michael Badejo never gave in to the misfortune. At times he had questions. Even elite athletes question their circumstances.

 

“Yeah, everything happens for a reason,” Badejo stated. “I went ahead and went to MLFB route, Major League Football when things weren’t kind of going my way. It was a blessing to be there and actually play with some top guys, top dogs.

 

” Michael was referring to his short stint in MLFB before the league abruptly shut down operations on July 29. The league closure was a tough break for Badejo, who was garnering attention while playing for the Arkansas Attack.
“I was there for about two weeks, maybe almost two weeks, until the league shut down. It’s tragic. We were praying that we would be able to get back going. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. So, I had to figure things out, email people, and try and get things going. It was kind of dark at first, but the light started coming through once I got the email from the XFL giving me the draft and like,” Badejo noted.
The Aug. 12 email was an invitation letter for Michael Badejo to join the ‘Player Draft Pool’ for the 2023 season from co-owners Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia. He missed the XFL HBCU Showcase because he had already accepted the MLFB invitation.
Badejo hasn’t turned his attention away from the National Football League with his new agent Donald Loper of LMG Sports from Windermere, Florida. “He’s kind of like me. The guys go getter. He’s a networking guy. He’ll bug somebody until he gets an answer,” Badejo jokingly mentioned.
Before the XFL Draft in November, Loper is still seeking new opportunities for Michael in the NFL. The men are ready for the call if an NFL training camp roster spot becomes available.
Through all of the ebbs and flows of life, Michael Badejo quietly obtained a graduate degree from Texas Southern University. “Yeah, so I recently, just this past weekend, graduated with my master’s. I got my MBA in Business Marketing.”
Michael’s mother and twin have their doctorate degrees. The family is close and values education. “Everybody got their PhDs, and I need to go ahead and get this MBA, something that’s close to them. The MBA is going to hold a lot of weight. A guy who finished with two degrees, and I didn’t have to pay nothing about it. So you know, that’s a blessing in disguise, so I was definitely huge.”
Whether Michael Badejo makes it to the NFL or XFL or not, it’s his tenacity and determination that will help chart his future past the game of football.
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