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Joshua beats Wallin to pulp, ends 2023 with major win

Anthony Joshua closed out 2023 with a dominating win over Otto Wallin in the fight tagged ‘Day of Reckoning‘ in Saudi Arabia. The Nigerian-born boxer left his opponent bleeding the nose in the ring and forced his corner to stop the fight after the fifth round. The bout took place on the same card as Deontay Wilder’s surprising defeat to Joseph Parker, setting the stage for a potential future showdown between Joshua and Wilder. From the opening bell, Joshua showed intent, immediately pressuring Wallin and unleashing powerful combinations. Antony Joshua ends 2023 with win against Otto Wallin – Getty image His relentless attack paid off as he bloodied Wallin’s nose. In the fifth round, Joshua landed a thunderous right hand-left hook combination that rocked Wallin, followed by a barrage of punches that left his opponent reeling against the ropes. Sensing Wallin’s weakness, his corner made the decision to stop the fight, awarding Joshua a technical knockout victory. Looking ahead, Joshua’s next steps remain uncertain, with potential matchups against the winner of the upcoming bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury or a showdown with Filip Hrgovic on the horizon. Despite Wilder’s recent defeat, Joshua also remains open to facing him in the future.

Townsend hands Luton Town significant 1-0 win against Newcastle

Luton Town secured a crucial win against Newcastle, with a first-half header from Andros Townsend proving to be the game-changer. The win is being hailed as one of the team’s most significant victories since their return to the top-flight. Throughout the match, Luton appeared to be the more aggressive side, with several near misses including strikes on the crossbar by Ross Barkley and Jacob Brown. Newcastle’s Alexander Isak managed to put the ball in the net, but the goal was disallowed due to a marginal offside call, adding to Newcastle’s frustrations. Townsend seals win for Luton against Newcastle – Getty image Despite Newcastle’s efforts to equalize, including chances from Guimaraes, Gordon, Botman, and Longstaff, only Guimaraes managed to force Kaminski into action. The result leaves Luton still in the bottom three but closes the gap to just two points, while Newcastle’s fourth consecutive away defeat leaves them in seventh place, and five points behind Manchester City in fifth.

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Manchester City claim 5th trophy in 2023, thrash Fluminense 4-0 to win Club World Cup

Manchester City thrashed Fluminense4-0 to win the Club World Cup, courtesy of standout performances from Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden. The win marked City’s debut in the competition, having won the Champions League last season. In the semi-finals, City defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0, setting up the final showdown with Fluminense, the Copa Libertadores champions, who fielded former Real Madrid star Marcelo in their lineup. City’s quick start saw Alvarez capitalize on a defensive error just 40 seconds into the game, scoring his ninth goal of the season across all competitions. Manchester City win first Club World Cup – Getty image Erling Haaland’s absence due to FIFA regulations led to Alvarez taking on City’s attack against Fluminense. Meanwhile, Guardiola’s men doubled their lead in the 27th minute when Foden’s shot deflected off Nino and found the back of the net, although it counted as an own goal. Not long into the second half , Foden added his name to the scoresheet, and Alvarez sealed the victory with his second goal. The Club World Cup title marks City’s fifth trophy in 2023, following their earlier Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Super Cup victories,

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Be like you go soon win Grammy

Social media users have reacted after Davido hailed Rihanna for crowning his popular song, “Unavailable” song of the year. Afrobeats legend David Adeleke, known well as Davido, has praised Rihanna for her performance in the song “Unavailable,” which features South African artist Musa Keys and is regarded as the Barbadian-American superstar’s “Song of the Year.” Davido wrote, quoting an interview clip that was popular on X, “My Ri Ri.” When asked to select her album of the year, Rihanna, the multibillionaire pop star, said that she wasn’t an “album girl” and listed her joint song of the year as “Unavailable” and “Mnike,” which was performed by Tyler ICU and Tumelo. Davido, Afrobeat artist. source: Google She said, “Album of the year? Am I an album girl? Or am I a streaming single girl? “‘Unavailable’ [by Davido featuring Musa Keys] on repeat. That and ‘Mnike’ [by Tyler ICU and Tumelo] are my song of the year.” Rihanna made this known in a side interview with Complex at a recent event of her fashion brand, Fenty, The Creeper. The reactions from Davido have attracted some comments from his fans. @TIFE: “Na two things sure for life right now, dollar hitting 2k by next year and Davido winning 3 Grammy next year.”. @Abazzwhyllzz: “Grammy dun sure like this. Make I go buy new clothes in preparation for February”. @Oluwaseun: “Make i begin dey stan you, Be like you go soon win Grammy”. @Metuchizzy: “You finished work in that album, was a hit back to back”. @Vawulencia: “Real know Real 🤝🤝 001 na your time. We’re bringing home that Grammy 😅😅”. @Aduni: “We bringing that Grammy home”. My RI RI https://t.co/qyVSLQvZMV — Davido (@davido) December 20, 2023

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Chelsea advances to Carabao Cup semi-finals with dramatic penalty win over Newcastle

Chelsea secured their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals after a thrilling victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues managed to overcome a late scare to claim the win, courtesy of substitute Mykhailo Mudryk. Newcastle appeared to have the upper hand in the game as they held a 1-0 lead, courtesy of a goal from Callum Wilson. However, a late error from Kieran Trippier presented Mykhailo Mudryk with an opportunity, and he capitalized on it to equalize, forcing the game into penalties.

Chelsea advances to Carabao Cup semi-finals – Getty image In the penalty shootout, Mauricio Pochettino’s team showed composure as they successfully converted all of their spot-kicks. On the other hand, Trippier and Matt Ritchie missed their penalties for Newcastle, resulting in Chelsea’s winning 4-2 on the spot-kicks. Chelsea will now wait for the draw for the semi-finals that has been already booked by two other teams – Fulham and middlesbrough

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Bayern regain form with Kane’s brace in 3-0 win against Stuttgart

Harry Kane’s brace helped Bayern Munich return to their winning ways, beating Stuttgart 3-0 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday. Kane’s early strike in the second minute set the tone for a dominant Bayern performance. Despite Bayern having two goals ruled out in the first half, the team maintained control, heading into halftime with a 1-0 lead. Bayern continued their their attacking strength in the second half, with Kane adding another goal to secure a 2-0 lead. Harry Kane’s two goals helped Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 – Getty image Kim Min-jae whose first-half goal was canceled, slotted another, to seal the victory for the host. Stuttgart, despite enjoying possession, struggled to create good chances in the game. The win helped Bayern Munich silence their critics, having suffered a disappointing 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their last Bundesliga game. The victory also keeps them four points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who took a vengeful route, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 earlier Sunday evening.

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Mohammed Kudus brace inspires West Ham’s 3-0 win over Wolves

Mohammed Kudus double ensured West Ham showed an impressive 3-0 victory against Wolves at the London Stadium on Sunday. The win pushed them to a higher league standing, overtaking Manchester United. Kudus spectacular brace came in the first half, giving West Ham the edge. Mohammed Kudus celebrates brace in style – Getty image His dazzling performance included an unconventional celebration as he sat himself up on advertising hoardings in front of the frustrated Wolves fans. His outstanding efforts were complemented by Lucas Paqueta, who provided all the assists during the match, including the last that led to Jarrod Bowen’s goal. Meanwhile, The Hammers’ manager, David Moyes, found solace in the victory following the previous week’s disappointing 5-0 loss to Fulham.

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Noah Okafor scores in Milan’s 3-0 win against Monza

AC Milan showed brilliance with a commanding 3-0 victory over Monza, with Nigeria’s Noah Okafor also finding the net. Aside Okafor, other goals from the match came from Tijjani Reijnders, and debutant Jan Carlo Simic. However, despite the convincing win, Milan faced setbacks with two additional muscular injuries that includes Okafor. Reijnders broke the deadlock scoring navigating through five defenders to slot in the ball past Monza’s goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. Noah Okafor sustained an injury in the match, playing only 10 minutes – Getty image The Rossoneri’s attacks continued as debutant Simic, capitalized on a Rafael Leao assist, securing the second goal for the host, then was denied from a corner kick. Series of remarkable saves by Di Gregorio denied Alessandro Florenzi’s long-range efforts. Milan’s third goal came with a combination of team efforts. Reijnders started the move, deleting defenders to deliver a flicked pass to Olivier Giroud. Giroud, with a deft touch, set up Okafor, who elegantly slotted the ball into the bottom corner. However, the celebration was short lived as Okafor suffered a thigh injury, forcing an early exit after a brief 10-minute appearance.

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Newcastle’s 17-year-old scores historic debut goal in 3-0 win against Fulham

Newcastle’s young talent Lewis Miley has now equalled Premier League record with debut goal in his sides 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Miley made a significant impact scoring at St James’ Park, matching a long-standing Premier League record previously held by a former Manchester United player. Despite a challenging season so far for Newcastle, marred by injuries, Miley seems to have made a statement about his prowess. In the second half, with Fulham reduced to ten men following Raul Jimenez’s dismissal, Miley seized the opportunity. Lewis Miley secured his debut goal for Newcastle in the clash against Fulham – Getty image Bruno Guimaraes opened the play, delivering a pass to Miley, who calmly slotted the ball past Bernd Leno into the bottom corner. Miley’s goal not only marked Newcastle’s seventh consecutive home league win but also saw him equal the record for the youngest Premier League goalscorer since Federico Macheda’s memorable goal in 2009. Additionally, he also secured the title of Newcastle’s youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer.

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Chelsea secure crucial 2-0 win against Sheffield United

Chelsea secured a crucial 2-0 win against Sheffield United on Saturday, after a winless run in their last four Premier League games. The win also marks Chelsea’s first back-to-back home league victories since October 2022, offering relief to Mauricio Pochettino amidst a challenging season. The first half saw a lackluster performance from Chelsea, managing just one shot on target. However, Palmer’s impactful contribution after the break transformed the game. Raheem Sterling’s forward ball resulted in Palmer converting a low ball from six yards, breaking the deadlock. Cole Palmer scored the opener for Chelsea – Getty image Soon after, Palmer turned provider, delivering a cross for Nicolas Jackson to tap home. Despite a puzzling VAR check for offside, Chelsea claimed the goal.

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