No Nigerian as FIFA list nominees for Best Football Awards 2022
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Joao Felix sent off on Chelsea debut in 2-1 loss to Fulham
LONDON: Joao Felix was sent off on his Chelsea debut for a studs-first lunge as his new team lost 2-1 at Fulham in the Premier League to fall deeper into crisis on Thursday.
Morocco reverses plan to boycott African Nations Championship in Algeria
RABAT: Morocco on Thursday decided to take part in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) despite earlier insisting they were canceling their participation due to the closure of Algerian airspace to Moroccan planes, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The Moroccan national team will travel to Algeria tomorrow to participate in the CHAN,” the ministry told AFP.
Thibaut Courtois heroics help Madrid beat Valencia in Saudi Arabia to reach Spanish Super Cup final
RIYADH: Thibaut Courtois was the hero for Real Madrid as they beat Valencia 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Riyadh on Wednesday to reach the Spanish Super Cup final. The reigning Super Cup champions were below their best again amid a difficult start to 2023, but Courtois excelled, making crucial saves and then decisively denying Jose Gaya in the shootout. Madrid will go on to play either Barcelona or Real Betis, who play Thursday, in Sunday’s final.
Barcelona beat Betis on penalties to reach Super Cup final
Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved Juanmi's and William Carvalho's poorly-struck spot kicks to give Barcelona a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Betis after the teams had finished level at 2-2 following extra time in their Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
ITF ends Davis Cup partnership with Pique's Kosmos investment group
The International Tennis Federation announced on Thursday that it was ending its Davis Cup partnership with Gerard Pique's investment group Kosmos.
Barca beat Betis on penalties, reach Clasico Super Cup final
Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved twice from the spot to help Barcelona beat Real Betis 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Thursday, setting up a Clasico Spanish Super Cup final.
Courtois helps Madrid beat Valencia to reach Super Cup final
Thibaut Courtois was the star for Real Madrid as they beat Valencia 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Riyadh on Wednesday to reach the Spanish Super Cup final.