Brazil jersey hostage to politics a month from World Cup
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Every four years, there is an explosion of green and yellow in Julio Cesar Freitas’s neighborhood as locals cover the streets in the colors of the Brazilian flag.
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Arsenal thrash Women’s Champions League holders Lyon, Barca drill 9 past Benfica
PARIS: Women’s Champions League holders Lyon collapsed to a 5-1 home thumping at the hands of Arsenal on Wednesday as Beth Mead starred for the English club, while Barcelona put nine goals past Benfica.
Women's Champions League: Five-star Arsenal stun Lyon
Arsenal made a spectacular start to their Women's Champions League campaign by crushing holders Lyon 5-1 in France.
Lyon 1-5 Arsenal: Beth Mead stars as Gunners stun Champions League holders to lay down marker
Arsenal thrashed Lyon 5-1 at the Groupama Stadium as the Gunners shocked the current holders of the Women’s Champions League in their opening match in Group C to secure a historic first ever win over the French outfit. Jonas Eidevall’s side took the lead within 13 minutes, as Beth Mead’s low cross from the right was tapped in by Caitlin Foord from just outside the six-yard box as Arsenal made a dream start.
Karim Benzema's greatest goal? Real Madrid star's unique finish for Lyon in 2007
Karim Benzema is the latest winner of the Ballon d’Or.
Ireland considers bid to host opening stages of Tour de France
Ireland - both the Republic and the North - is considering making a joint bid to host the opening stages of the Tour de France.
Why Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign Karim Benzema and who Manchester United signed instead
It is notoriously well-known that Manchester United tried to sign Real Madrid star Karim Benzema back in 2009 when it was only possible to imagine the heights he would go on to reach as a striker.
West Ham: 'Jury out' over £150k-a-week star at London Stadium
West Ham United star Lucas Paqueta is a ‘huge talent’ but the ‘jury’s out’ over whether he will prove to be a success at the London Stadium, according to journalist Paul Brown.