Tottenham: Forgotten £80k-a-week star can be 'real threat' at Hotspur Way
Tottenham winger Lucas Moura can be a useful player off the bench for Antonio Conte, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.
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Soccer-Caicedo aims for World Cup semi-final spot with Ecuador
(Reuters) - Ecuador could spring a surprise by winning the World Cup in Qatar and would count their campaign successful if they reach the semi-finals, midfielder Moises Caicedo has said.
India Suffer 0-3 Defeat To Morocco, Out Of Quarterfinal Race In FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup
Hosts India conceded three goals in the second half to suffer a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Morocco in their second Group A match and crash out of the FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Debutants Morocco scored through El Madani (50th minute), Yasmine Zouhir (61st) and Cherif Djennah (90+1) to script their maiden win in the tournament. India, who were also making their debut as automatic qualifiers as hosts, had lost to USA 0-8 in the opening match on Tuesday. They take on Brazil in their last group match on October 17, which will only be of academic interest.
Manchester United might soon need to rely on a Ralf Rangnick favourite again
The statistics so far this season don't make particularly good reading for the Fred fan club among Manchester United fans, of which I count myself one. But there's always the chance of redemption at Old Trafford, for a time at least.
Beckham, Murray, Osaka: Ranking the 50 most underrated athletes of all time
While the likes of Michael Jordan, Cristiano Ronaldo and Serena Williams have rightfully been hailed among the best sports stars to ever grace the earth, there are a plethora of athletes who have never received the credit they deserve.
Barcelona v Real Madrid: El Clasico's impact on global fans
NEW YORK — There was a specific moment when I realized the power of El Clasico's magnetic reach outside of Spain. The year was 2005. I was already living in New York City after moving there two years prior from London but had returned to the U.K. for a brief spell to spend time with family and friends.
Douglas Luiz commits his future to Aston Villa by signing a new long-term contract despite transfer speculation
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has signed a new long-term deal at the club, despite strong links for a move away during the summer transfer window. The Brazilian’s contract was due to expire in the summer of 2023, but has opened up on his decision to commit his future to Villa despite Arsenal’s deadline day attempt to lure the 24-year-old to London. Ad “I’m so happy,” he said.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Brazil and USA play out 1-1 draw
Both the goals were scored in the first half, in the space of four minutes. Nicollette Kiorpes gave USA the lead in the 33rd minute but Carol restored parity in the 37th minute. The drawn result meant that both hosts India and Morocco, who face each other later in the day, will find it difficult to remain in the reckoning for a quarterfinal berth.