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Verônica Torrealba

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Billy Mulley

I am an MA sports journalism student at Liverpool John Moores, with a passion for creating written content. I Predominantly write about the EFL, but I also cover the Premier …

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I am an experienced young journalist and writer with a body of work covering both sports and general news across the last four years.

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Latest Articles

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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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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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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Belgium 0-1 Slovakia: Red Devils left frustrated as Slovakia secure historic upset

Ivan Schranz's strike in the seventh minute secured a historic 1-0 win for Slovakia over Belgium in their opening game of Group E at Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt. Despite Belgium having the better chances throughout the first half with Jérémy Doku causing havoc amongst the Slovak defence, Slovakia were great value …
By Callum Rawkins
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Poland vs Netherlands: UEFA EURO 2024 Group D Preview

Hamburg will host the opening game of Group D on Sunday afternoon, with Poland taking on an injury-hit Netherlands at Volksparkstadion. The Oranje head into EURO 2024 on great form following back-to-back 4-0 wins over Canada and Iceland in their two pre-tournament friendlies, results they will be looking to carry …
By Callum Rawkins
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Will they finally deliver on the biggest stage? Belgium's Euro 2024 Preview

Despite boasting a star-studded squad for the last decade, it is fair to say that Belgium have heavily underachieved in that time. They finished the calendar year top of FIFA's world rankings in the years 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, but are still yet to win a major tournament …
By Callum Rawkins
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Serhiy Rebrov Praises Ukraine's 'Desire' in Germany Draw

Ukraine head coach Serhiy Rebrov has praised the desire his team showed during their 0-0 draw with Germany at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg on Tuesday night. Germany were firm favourites heading into the friendly match and created several opportunities on the night - recording 27 shots on goal - but …
By Callum Rawkins
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Germany 0-0 Ukraine: Wasteful Germans held to goalless draw by Ukraine

Germany were not able to score with any of their 27 shots on goal as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg, just 11 days before their opening EURO 2024 game against Scotland. Germany began the game in positive fashion with some neat …
By Callum Rawkins
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Nikola Jokic crowned MVP for the third time in four seasons

On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic joined the likes of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Moses Malone in becoming a three time NBA MVP. The Serbian overcame Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic to win the league's most coveted individual honour for the third time in four years. "The Joker" previously won the …
By Jamie Mullock
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The Top Five Highest Scoring Games in NBA History

On Monday night, LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to their highest scoring performance since 1987. The Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 150-145 in Hollywood, with both AD (36 points, 16 rebounds) and Lebron (26 points, 10 assists) enjoying double double outings. Indiana's Pascal Siakam also …
By Jamie Mullock
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Clutch Kyrie Irving produces stunning buzzer beater to defeat the reigning champions

Kyrie Irving's buzzer beating, left handed floater gave the Dallas Mavericks the win over the Denver Nuggets in emphatic fashion. Irving produced an incredible performance and dropped a near double double with 24 points, nine assists along with seven rebounds. As well as the second buzzer beater of his career. …
By Jamie Mullock
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NBA: Are the Charlotte Hornets in line for another underwhelming season?

Following a five minute rant after losing to Minnesota, Charlotte head coach Steve Clifford's frustration is beginning to show as his side lost for the 12th time this season. The Charlotte Hornets have shown glimmers of promise in the first 18 games but they are still struggling to find consistency. …
By Jamie Mullock
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Transfer window: check out the new players from each WSL club

The transfer window for Women's Super League clubs was quite busy, especially after the appearance of highlights from the Women's World Cup. VAVEL analyses the arrivals and departures of the 12 teams in the English first division below. With the latest Deadline Day transfer, Arsenal looked to highlights from the …
By Alicia Soares
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Luton boss has "total belief" in players despite being "second favourites": Rob Edwards' Pre-Chelsea thoughts

After nearly two weeks to take in Luton Town's first top-flight appearance for 32 years, manager Rob Edwards approached the press positively before his side's Friday night trip to West London.
By Max Bradfield
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South Korea 1-1 Germany: Underwhelming two-time world champions out at the group stages

As Group H drew the early tournament stages to a close, Germany drew 1-1 with South Korea - ending their World Cup prematurely. For the Frauenteam, they had never finished lower than the quarter final stage. South Korea took an early lead with So-Hyun Cho's cool slotted finish on six …
By Max Bradfield
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