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    I never expected Messi to win Ballon d’Or – Mother Ballon d’O

    Lionel Messi’s mother has revealed the Barcelona star did not expect to beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to the Ballon…

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    Peloton exercise bike ad mocked as being ‘sexist’ and ‘dystopian’

    A Christmas advert from exercise bike company Peloton has been widely mocked on social media as being “sexist”, “out of…

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    Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia

    Rugby player Israel Folau has reached a settlement with Rugby Australia (RA) over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts…

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    It hurts when CR7 won five Ballon d’Ors – Messi

    Lionel Messi admits “it hurts” when Cristiano Ronaldo joined him on five Ballon d’Or triumphs, with the Barcelona superstar claiming…

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    Messi wins sixth Ballon d’Or as Rapinoe takes women’s prize

      Lionel Messi won a record sixth men’s Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, while…

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    Anthony Joshua floors sparring partners, sends them home

    Ahead of his clash with Andy Ruiz, Anthony Joshua has reportedly floored his sparring partners and sent them home early.…

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    FIFA ranking: Nigeria now world’s 31st, still Africa’s third

    The Super Eagles have moved up by four spots to 31 in the world in November 2019 FIFA ranking. The…

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    Manchester City investment from US breaks global sports valuation

    The parent company of Premier League champions Manchester City has announced a £389m investment from US private equity firm Silver…

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    Dare urges private varsities to participate in NUGA

    Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has urged private universities to participate in the Nigeria University Games…

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    Ndidi is Nigeria’s highest-paid player in Europe

    Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is the highest-paid Super Eagles player in Europe this season, Sports Extra reports. The 22-year-old, who joined…

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