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Soccer: History littered with poor starts that turned into success
England's greatest triumph, winning the World Cup in 1966, came after they were panned for a feeble opening goalless draw against Uruguay, with manager Alf Ramsey setting a 58-year template for justifying the team's efforts in the face of media criticism. In the 1986 World Cup dire England lost to Portugal and drew 0-0 with Morocco. Only after injuries and a suspension did coach Bobby Robson finally set fan-favourite Glenn Hoddle free and they were transformed, exiting unluckily in the quarter-finals via Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal and brilliant second.
Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal's main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft, describing scenes of panic as they escaped. The Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was headed to Bamako, Mali, when the crash occurred. The cause of the incident is unclear, and the injured are receiving treatment at a hospital. Boeing referred all requests for comment to the airlines involved. This incident adds to recent scrutiny of Boeing's safety standards following other incidents involving Boeing aircraft.
Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people
Boeing 737 skids in Dakar, injuring passengers. Cheick Siriman Sissoko's post captures the Air Senegal flight emergency. Transport Minister cites Bamako destination. Some hospitalized, others resting. Limited info, ASN and Flight Safety Foundation engaged.
FanCode secures exclusive broadcast rights for Africa Cup of Nations 2024, Copa del Rey, & Supercopa de Espana
FanCode has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for three significant football events: Africa Cup of Nations 2024 (AFCON), Spain’s Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de Espana. AFCON, featuring star players like Mohammad Salah and Sadio Mane, will be available on FanCode from January 14 to February 13.
Chelsea don’t want to end up as billion $ losers
Approaching the halfway stage of the Premier League campaign, Chelsea are languishing in 12th place — sandwiched between Wolverhampton and Brentford — having finished last season in the exact same position.
Senegal suspends TikTok saying it was threatening stability
Senegal has suspended access to social media app TikTok until further notice, the communications minister said on Wednesday, days after restricting the use of mobile internet amid opposition protests.
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Now, show us the climate money
The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact convened by French President Emmanuel Macron last week in Paris started a crucial conversation on increasing support by rich countries for poor developing countries to tackle climate change. A few concrete announcements - in principle agreement to restructure Zambia's $6.3 billion debt, a $2.7 billion package for Senegal to increase renewable capacity, progress on recycling of special drawing rights (SDRs), political endorsement for a global levy on shipping - emerged.
India approves wheat, broken rice exports requests from 4 countries
The South Asian country banned exports of wheat and broken rice in 2022 to lower local prices. But following requests, India would allow broken rice exports to Indonesia, Senegal and Gambia in 2023/24 financial year started on April 1. New Delhi also approved request from Nepal and allowed wheat exports in the current financial year.
Brazil to play African nations in anti-racism campaign to support Vinicius Jr
The Brazilian national team will play friendly matches against Guinea and Senegal as part of an anti-racism campaign to support Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who has been racially abused in the Spanish League this season. The Brazilian FA has also launched a national campaign against racism in league matches starting this weekend. The CBF worked with Vinicius Jr on the details surrounding the two friendlies to ensure the player was comfortable with them being held in Iberia. Brazil will be coached by caretaker Ramon Menezes, with the CBF still searching for a new national team manager.
What’s the one thing that Antonio Conte is working on with Pape Matar Sarr in Tottenham training? Know here
Ahead of the FA Cup fixture of the Spurs, it has been revealed that Pape Matar Sarr and Antonio Conte have been working on one specific thing. Read to know more about their strategy.
England reaches World Cup quarterfinals, beats Senegal 3-0
England's great strength at this year's World Cup has been the amount of different goal threats it has, and another emerged on Sunday when Jordan Henderson gave his team the lead. Bukayo Saka completed the scoring with his third of the tournament.
FIFA World Cup Round of 16, 2 matches today: France vs Poland; England vs Senegal; All you need to know
The first Round of 16 matches of the world cup 2022, today will be played between France and Poland and the second will be between England and Senegal. See all the details in this article.
England vs Senegal World Cup 2022: zone-wise match timings, channel and where to live stream
England and Senegal face off scheduled later today, with the winner advancing to the quarter-final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Both sides have never faced each other before.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Today’s match schedule and timings
France, with fresh legs, are seen as the favorite to beath Poland and are the first defending World Cup Champion to reach the round of 16 since Brazil in 2006. England will also go up against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup last 16 on Sunday in Al Bayt, around 50 kilometers from Doha.
African teams bounce back from 2018 disappointment
The 2022 tournament has seen two teams from the continent reach the knockout phase for only the second time -- after Algeria and Nigeria in 2014.
FIFA World Cup: Round of 16 starts December 3, with final four spots to be decided tonight
As it stands, 12 teams have sealed their spot in the RO16, with the final four spots up for grabs. Groups G and H play their third and final matches, with Brazil and Portugal already assured of their progression having won their first two games.
FIFA World Cup 2022’s Day 10 schedule: See which teams are competing today
Several matches are going to be played on the 10th day of the FIFA World Cup 2022. These include Ecuador vs. Senegal, Netherlands vs. Qatar, Iran vs. USA and Wales vs. England.
Senegal advances to last 16 at World Cup, beats Ecuador 2-1
Senegal last advanced from the group stage at the 2002 World Cup, when the team reached the quarterfinals in its tournament debut.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Football expert Chris Sutton predicts results of last round; Know details here
Football expert Chris Sutton hasn’t been as successful in predicting games during the second leg as in the first leg. He has picked Ecuador, Netherlands, and England as winners of Tuesday. Sutton’s prediction of winning the world cup is France, much like the last world cup.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule, Table, Group: Check how USA, England, Wales can reach round of 16 in Qatar
FIFA World Cup 2022, the mega-tournament of soccer, kickstarted last week and the group stage is in full swing with 16 teams seeking to qualify in the knockout bracket. While France has been the only team to qualify, Qatar, the host has already been eliminated.
Qatar loses 3-1 to Senegal as host nearing World Cup exit
Striker Boulaye Dia drilled in that first goal after Qatar defender Boualem Khoukhi tried to make a clearance under no pressure, didn't connect properly and landed on his backside. Famara Diedhiou made it 2-0 at the start of the second half with a header from a corner.
Valencia leads Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in World Cup opener
Valencia, who had already had a third-minute header ruled out by VAR for offside, slotted in the tournament's opening goal from the penalty spot in the 16th minute after being brought down by nervous-looking goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb.
PM Narendra Modi interacts with Biden, Sunak and Macron on sidelines of G20 summit
In an address at the G20 summit here, Modi said that climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, the developments in Ukraine and the global problems associated with it have caused havoc in the world and rued that the global supply chains are in "ruins".
Watford's Ismaila Sarr features in Senegal’s FIFA World Cup 2022 squad
The 24-year old Watford’s football spearhead Ismaila Sarr enters Senegal’s World Cup squad for 2022. Along with other forward strikers of Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane, and Sheffield United’s Iliman Ndiaye, Senegalese football coach, Aliou Cisse, has added Watford’s Ismaila Sarr for the upcoming World Cup.
Senegal's football player Sadio Mane gets injured playing for Bayern Munich, may not compete in World Cup
Senegal football star Sadio Mane may be going to sit out for the upoming Qatar World Cup 2022 due to the tendon injury encountered during the Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen match. Mane’s injury broke the hearts of several football fans across the world. Many reports claimed that he has to be off from playing football for more than a few weeks.
Activists request England to boycott Iran in Qatar Football World Cup 2022
Activists have called for FIFA's expulsion, but the organization has remained in Iran despite "daily harassment, arbitrary detention, torture, and other ill-treatment" of Iranian women and the deaths of over 130 people during a demonstration over the murder of Mahsa Amini.
Bharat Biotech enters into partnership with Biofabri for TB vaccine
The new TB vaccine, 'MTBVAC', is being manufactured and developed by Biofabri, in close collaboration with the University of Zaragoza, IAVI and the Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (TBVI).
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