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Brazil to play Ghana, Tunisia ahead of World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO : Brazil's soccer federation on Friday said the national team will face Ghana and Tunisia in September in preparation for the Qatar World Cup, with players looking to secure their spot in the 26-man squad playing in the tournament later this year.
Vijender Singh Knocks Out Eliasu Sulley To Return To Winning Ways
Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh returned to winning ways in style as he notched a knockout win over Ghana's Eliasu Sulley in Raipur on Wednesday. Vijender, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing, showed his class as he dominated Sulley. Vijender landed the winning blow in the second round of what was to be a six-round contest to leave the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union Champion dazed. The 36-year-old Beijing Olympics bronze medallist needed only five minutes and seven seconds to dispatch the Ghanian, who till now had a 100 per cent knockout record.
Crystal Palace could 'make offer' for £20m star at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace are ‘looking at’ Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo as they look to improve their attacking options, according to journalist Dean Jones.
FIFA World Cup 2022: A record-breaking tournament for penalties?
The penalty kick as we know it today was introduced by the International Football Association Board (IFAB's) Law 14 in 1891. In accordance with the law, a player who purposefully trips, holds, or handles the ball within 12 yards of their own goal line is liable for a penalty.
Vijender Singh to face Ghana's Eliasu Sulley in Raipur today
The first professional boxing match in Raipur is going to be held at Balbir Singh Juneja Stadium, said a government official. On June 8 this year, Singh had met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and requested him to organize a professional boxing match in the state, he said.
I am fitter and stronger than I have been in a while, very well prepared for my next bout: Vijender Singh
One of Indian boxing's biggest poster boys, who has an Olympic bronze medal to his name, is now geared up for this 14th professional bout and he doesn't want to carry the baggage of the maiden defeat of his pro career into his next bout. The Bhiwani star will face the reigning national West Africa Boxing Union champion Ghana's Eliasu Sulley on August 17 in Raipur. Vijender's pro boxing dominance has been evident since he turned pro in 2015. He has hit the ring 13 times and emerged victorious on 12 occasions, including 8 wins by knockouts. Ahead of his 14th pro bout Vijender spoke to TimesofIndia.com about his professional career so far, his defeat last year, Indian boxers' show at the recently concluded CWG 2022 and much more...
Football rumours: Manchester United add Jamie Vardy to transfer options
Manchester United are reportedly sounding out a move for Jamie Vardy as they look to recover from a poor start to the season. The Athletic says club bosses are weighing up a bid for the 35-year-old Leicester striker. The former England striker is reported to be among a number of targets for United, though Leicester are unlikely to let him go without a fight.