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Scotland vs New Zealand: The All Blacks deny Scotland’s historic win

Scotland vs New Zealand: The All Blacks deny Scotland’s historic win

๐Ÿ’ฅ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ“Œ Main takeaway: The history of this match suggests that Scotland needed a near-perfect performance, while hoping the visitors would have a bad day.It wasn't like that, but the scene was exciting.Scotland fought bravely from close range - especially on their own goal line - but wasted two efforts as a result of poor defending high up the pitch.Just three minutes later, tall Josh Lord raced through a gaping gap in the crease before carelessly slotting the ball into the onrushing Roegaard half.That took the wind out of…
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Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea: Rene Seligers calls for VAR in the WSL after goals were disallowed

Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea: Rene Seligers calls for VAR in the WSL after goals were disallowed

๐Ÿ’ฅ Read this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Key idea: Despite the euphoria of watching Alessia Russo score an 87th-minute goal to earn a 1-1 draw with champions Chelsea, Arsenal coach Renee Selegers was decisive in her assessment of the controversial decisions made against her team.She said VAR should be introduced into the Women's Super League to achieve "fairness".Eight minutes into the second half, Stina Plaxtenius thought she had canceled out Alyssa Thompson's opener for Chelsea with a thundering shot from a corner. But the Emirates Stadium was left in a state of confusion when play…
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Mark Skinner: Manchester United manager laments ‘steady’ WSL defeat.

Mark Skinner: Manchester United manager laments ‘steady’ WSL defeat.

โœจ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Pride comes before a fall, as the saying goes.Mark Skinner was optimistically praising his Manchester United players for their eye-catching start to the season a few days ago.โ€œThey're playing better football than we've probably ever played,โ€ he declared, impressed by the team's joy of play and by their free-scoring that took them top of the scoring charts.United's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa and poor performance in the Women's Super League (WSL) later and the United manager's tone was inevitably more somber."Flat. It was…
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Eni Aloko says โ€œjustice has been servedโ€ following the conviction of Joey Barton

Eni Aloko says โ€œjustice has been servedโ€ following the conviction of Joey Barton

๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Rumayana JehangirNorthwestGetty ImagesIni Aloko (pictured) and Lucy Ward were covering for ITV when Joey Barton posted about them on social mediaFootball critic Eni Aloko says she is โ€œglad justice has been servedโ€ after former England international Joey Barton was found guilty of making โ€œdeeply offensiveโ€ social media posts targeting her and other broadcasters.In early 2024, Barton compared Aluko and commentator Lucy Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West, and described Jeremy Vine as a "bicycle character".Prosecutors told Liverpool Crown Court that Barton…
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International Championship: John Higgins beats fellow Scot Stephen Maguire to reach the final

International Championship: John Higgins beats fellow Scot Stephen Maguire to reach the final

๐Ÿ”ฅ Read this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Main takeaway: John Higgins brought back years gone by with a 9-2 victory over fellow Scot Stephen Maguire to reach the final of the International Championship in China. The 50-year-old produced an impressive display to set up a meeting with home hope Wu Yizi in Sunday's final. Higgins won the first six frames of the day before sealing the victory in the first three of the evening session. Four-time world champion Higgins will now hope to use his experience against the 22-year-old Wu in his quest for a…
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Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins the race after Oscar Piastri crashes at Interlagos

Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins the race after Oscar Piastri crashes at Interlagos

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ“Œ Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: McLaren driver Lando Norris extended his lead in the championship to nine points after winning the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri was involved in an accident.Piastri lost control during the third turn on the sixth lap of the race and crashed into the barriers, the latest in a series of blows to the Australian's title chances.The race was stopped after Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg and Alpine driver Franco Colapinto suffered an accident in the same place. Fortunately,…
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Tommy Fleetwood trails leader Aaron Ray by one shot after 54 holes

Abu Dhabi Championship: Tommy Fleetwood trails leader Aaron Ray by one shot after 54 holes

๐Ÿ’ฅ Explore this must-read post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: ๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Fleetwood has been extremely impressive over the past few months, winning his first PGA Championship title at the Tour Championship in August before helping Europe beat the United States in the Ryder Cup in September.last month. The world number five claimed his first DP World Tour title of the season in India.โ€œI'm playing very good golf at the moment and I've found myself in that position a lot throughout the summer, but I never take it for granted,โ€ Fleetwood told the DP World Tour…
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Rob Edwards: Middlesbrough coach is in talks with Wolverhampton after agreeing on the deal

Rob Edwards: Middlesbrough coach is in talks with Wolverhampton after agreeing on the deal

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Sources close to the situation say Edwards was prepared to complete all the duties from which he was removed, with Middlesbrough making decisions regarding Friday's training session, press conference and Saturday's match.Middlesbrough are believed to have been angered by Wolves' approach and Edwards' openness to taking over the job.It is understood that Edwards views the Wolves job as his dream role, having made more than 100 appearances for the Molineux side between 2004 and 2008.He grew up in nearby Telford and still has family…
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Betting investigation in Tรผrkiye: 17 referees and two club presidents wanted in match-fixing investigations

Betting investigation in Tรผrkiye: 17 referees and two club presidents wanted in match-fixing investigations

โœจ Discover this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Key idea: Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 21 people - including 17 referees and two football club presidents - as part of a major investigation into betting and match-fixing.The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office said that simultaneous raids were carried out in 12 cities, including Istanbul. Eighteen suspects were arrested, two of whom are believed to be abroad, and one has not been located.The prosecution has not yet revealed the identities of the detainees.According to the statement, the referees are being investigated on charges of misconduct in…
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Leicester City: How the Foxes are helping to tackle mental health issues through football

Leicester City: How the Foxes are helping to tackle mental health issues through football

๐Ÿš€ Check out this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ Category: โœ… Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll learn: Among those spoken to by Webb and participating in the program this week were Leicester City captain Ricardo Pereira and Fox striker Bobby de Cordova Reid.Webb admits he was "stunned" as the pair stood pitchside as managers for the day as part of the EFL's working week., externalHowever, it was at the club after the match that Pereira - an FA Cup winner with the Foxes - and Jamaican international De Cordova-Reid caught up with the group as they spoke about how they…
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