Posts Tagged ‘Americas’
Messi claims record sixth Ballon d’Or, Rapinoe wins women’s award – Reuters
Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d’Or award on Monday, beating Liverpool’s leading nominees and Cristiano Ronaldo to lift soccer’s most prestigious individual trophy.
Read MoreCosta’s stoppage-time gem sends Juventus into last 16 – Reuters
Substitute Douglas Costa scored an exquisite stoppage-time goal to give Juventus a 2-1 win away to Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday, which clinched their place in the Champions League round of 16 with two games to spare. The Brazilian collected the ball outside the area and raced past three defenders, exchanged passes with Gonzalo Higuain…
Read MoreMagical Messi sends Barcelona top in Valladolid rout – Reuters
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as the Catalans thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga on Tuesday.
Read MoreF1 champion Hamilton says life had no meaning until he went vegan – Reuters
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton spoke out about the ‘messed up’ state of the planet on Tuesday and said his life had no meaning until he went vegan. In a story on Instagram, where he has more than 13 million followers, the Mercedes driver triggered initial concern when he started a series of…
Read MoreFlying Fijians exit World Cup with pride, says coach McKee
Fiji coach John McKee said the Pacific islanders could leave the Rugby World Cup with their heads held high after showing their quality in a 29-17 defeat by Wales on Wednesday.
Read MoreCheika set to give final answer to Pocock World Cup query – Reuters
Australia coach Michael Cheika is expected to roll the dice and include David Pocock in his World Cup squad
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