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Takudzwa Zvobgo

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Pedro Vater

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Rafael Tartaglia

22 anos, estudante de Jornalismo pela Universidade Estácio de Sá, com conclusão de curso prevista para 2022. Acompanho o cenário competitivo de esports desde 2013, porém, foi só à partir …

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Luana Oliveira

Olá! Sou jornalista e pós-graduanda em Marketing e Mídias Sociais. Tenho três anos de experiência nas áreas de assessoria de imprensa e mídias sociais de órgãos públicos. Além disso, também …

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Lucas Monteiro

Jornalista, de 28 anos, formado pela FACHA, designer e copywriter. Profissional comunicativo, proativo e disposto a aprender tudo sobre a área da comunicação.

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Jamie Mullock

Hello! I am a freelance sports writer with experience in creating written content for websites. I recently completed my bachelors degree in Sports Journalism with first class honours. Here you …

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Thomas Frank praises "very flexible and fluid" Fabio Carvalho as he debriefs the September international break

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank was full of praise for summer signing Fabio Carvalho as he told VAVEL that the 22-year-old is “very flexible and fluid” and provided a debrief on the September International break. Carvalho played 90 minutes in Thursday’s behind-closed-doors friendly with Queens Park Rangers. The Bees were …
By Joe Turner
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Four things we learnt from Netherlands' entertaining draw with Germany

Denzel Dumfries’ close range finish saw the Netherlands come from behind to draw 2-2 with old rivals Germany in a physical and engaging clash in the Nations League. It was the Dutch who began the scoring on the night, Tijani Reijnders seizing onto a ball over the German defence to …
By Kevin Bannon
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Four things we learnt as Cristiano Ronaldo's last-gasp winner seals victory for Portugal over Scotland

Scotland suffered late heartbreak when they fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Portugal in the Nations League. The Tartan Army took a surprise early lead when Scott McTominay headed home a Kenny McLean cross from the left flank. Portugal probed Steve Clarke's side for the remainder of the …
By Joe Turner
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Brentford's Summer Transfer Window 2024/25 Review

Brentford went to town this summer, spending £82 million, which included welcoming their most expensive ever signing in Club Brugge striker Igor Thiago. Despite splashing the cash, the Bees seem to have gone under the radar and slowly but surely completed some very shrewd business even if they have paid …
By Joe Turner
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Fulham's August Review: Victory over Foxes and superb Saša Lukić tempered by last-gasp winner and finishing woes

For Fulham, the opening month of the 2024-25 campaign has been a difficult one to assess. Having taken on one of the big six, Manchester United, and two newly promoted sides, Leicester and Ipswich respectively, Marco Silva’s team have picked up four points. According to Opta Analyst, the Cottagers had …
By Joe Turner
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Fulham Summer Transfer Window 2024/25 Review

Following two seasons of consolidation and flattering to deceive, Fulham’s transfer window may not have been the statement of intent that the Whites faithful were looking for, but there was some shrewd business on display, nonetheless. After a slow start to proceedings, the Cottagers turned things around in a matter …
By Joe Turner
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Aaron Hickey's latest setback labelled "tough and devastating" by Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank told VAVEL that the news of yet another injury setback for Aaron Hickey was “tough and devastating” to contend with, especially when there was growing optimism from the club and fans alike of an imminent return. The West London side confirmed on Thursday that the 22-year-old is expected …
By Joe Turner
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Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig: Bundesliga Preview, Gameweek 2, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen take on RB Leipzig on Saturday hoping that their first-ever Meisterschale defence continues in perfect fashion with victory over fellow title challengers Die Roten Bullen. Contrary to what Bayern Munich had done prior to last season, winning Germany's top tier 11 times in a row, lifting the Bundesliga …
By Joe Turner
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Cagliari 0-0 Roma: Neither side find winner in Sardinian stalemate

Artem Dovbyk and Răzvan Marin both had efforts hit the crossbar as Cagliari and Roma played out an entertaining goalless draw in Sardinia. Roma’s big money signing of the summer was quiet throughout yet nearly opened his account in Serie A, but his close-range header hit the woodwork with ten …
By Kevin Bannon
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Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis recap - Day 8: Novak Djokovic completes Career Golden Slam as Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani win monumental gold for Italy

Day nine of the Paris 2024 Olympic Tennis Tournament! Novak Djokovic was crowned King of Paris, winning his first gold medal and completing a Career Golden Slam at the age of 37.
By Alessia Bisini
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Tom Daley completes the set and takes silver in Paris following a formidable Chinese performance

Tom Daley and Noah Williams took home silver in the men's synchronised 10m dive as three-time and reigning world champions China cruised to gold. Daley achieved the long-awaited gold medal at Tokyo 2020 with diving partner Matty Lee in the same event, the Synchro. Therefore, the 30-year-old was bidding to …
By Joe Turner
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Can he put "three years of hell" behind him and bow out with historic treble? Adam Peaty Paris 2024 Olympic Preview

From the young boy who was scared of the bath to the best to ever do it, the incredible rise of British swimmer Adam Peaty over the last decade is one of the most awe-inspiring and astounding sporting stories of the 21st century, and despite his sensational success, it is …
By Joe Turner
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Can the history makers make more history and clinch a first medal in over a century? USA's Paris 2024 Olympics Preview

After a 16-year absence, the USA are ready for their return to the Men’s Olympic Football tournament for the first time since Beijing 2008. Previously, the US have participated in 14 other Games; however, their best showing came over a century ago on home soil at St. Louis in 1904. …
By Joe Turner
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Four things we learnt from the Netherlands narrow win over Turkiye

Two goals in six minutes saw the Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey and reach their first European semi final since 2004. Samet Akaydin had put Turkey in front in the first half, nodding home Arda Güler’s cross for his first international goal. Stefan De Vrij then equalised, finding …
By Kevin Bannon
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Julian Nagelsmann dejected after "painful" extra-time defeat to Spain

Julian Nagelsmann could not hide his disappointment after Germany crashed out of Euro 2024 following a 2-1 defeat to Spain after extra-time at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. After a cagey first half, La Roja made a fast start to the second as substitute Dani Olmo tucked away Lamine Yamal's square …
By Callum Rawkins
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Didier Deschamps insists France 'have backing' against Portugal despite recent criticism

France manager Didier Deschamps and talisman Kylian Mbappe made no secret of their respect for the Portuguese national team and in particular Cristiano Ronaldo in their pre-match press conference. Mbappe alluded to his appreciation for 'footballing legend' Ronaldo, meanwhile Deschamps reflected on the pain of Euro 2016 and the criticism …
By Joe Turner
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Pre-Match Analysis: Direct Romania look to stun unpredictable Netherlands

Romania will have hopes of reaching a first European Championship quarter-final in 24 years when they take on the Netherlands tomorrow evening, where a shock result could be on the cards. The Tricolorii stunned Ukraine in the opening game of Group E with an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Euro …
By Joe Turner
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Portugal vs Slovenia: UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 Preview

Portugal will be aiming to win their first knockout game at a European Championships since 2016 when they take on Slovenia in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 on Monday evening at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. Slovenia are in unfamiliar territory having reached the knockout stages for …
By Callum Rawkins
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Ukraine 0-0 Belgium: Red Devils edge through to Knockout Stages after cagey draw

Belgium secured their place in the knockout stages of EURO 2024 despite an unconvincing 0-0 draw against Ukraine at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, Germany. It was a rather cagey affair for the opening 70 minutes of the match, however as both sides became more desperate for the win, the game …
By Callum Rawkins
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Four things we learnt from Turkey’s late win against Czechia

A 94th-minute winner from Cenk Tosun saw Turkey defeat Czechia in a tense and fiery encounter which saw the former reach the European Championships' knockout rounds for the first time in 16 years. Antonín Barák was sent off for two quick-fire yellow cards in the first half, which set the …
By Kevin Bannon
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Belgium vs Romania: UEFA Euro 2024 Group E Preview

The stakes will be high in Cologne on Saturday evening when Belgium face Romania at RheinEnergieStadion, with the two nations having very mixed fortunes in their opening matches. Before the tournament began, it would not have been a hot take to say that heading into this fixture, one of these …
By Callum Rawkins
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Four things we learnt from Serbia’s dramatic late draw against Slovenia

Serbia snatched an injury equaliser against a spirited Slovenia, as Luka Jović 95th-minute goal saw them keep their Group C hopes alive. Slovenia took the lead with 20 minutes remaining after full-back, Žan Karničnik, finished off a wonderful counter-attacking move. Serbia looked short of answers against a stubborn Slovenian defence …
By Kevin Bannon
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