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Barranquilla, Colombia | XINHUA |   Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez scored either side of halftime as Uruguay secured a 3-0 away victory over Colombia in their 2022 World Cup qualifier here on Friday. It took less than five minutes for Uruguay to take the lead at Estadio Metropolitano as the …

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | XINHUA |     Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been cut from Brazil’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay after failing to recover from a thigh injury. The 28-year-old had already been ruled out of the clash with Venezuela in Sao Paulo on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Egyptian FA has confirmed Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty. Share on: WhatsApp

Belgrade, Serbia | XINHUA |   Scotland defeated Serbia on penalties in the play-off finals to qualify for the UEFA European Championship on Thursday in Belgrade. After a goalless first half, Ryan Christie shook the net for Scotland in the 52nd minute with a precise shot from 20 meters. The visitors …

Buenos Aires, Argentina| XINHUA |   Lionel Messi had a goal ruled out by the video assistant referee as Argentina were held to 1-1 draw by Paraguay in their World Cup qualifier here on Thursday. Paraguay took an early lead at La Bombonera through an Angel Romero penalty after Lucas Martinez …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cranes have secured a 1 nil victory home at St. Mary’s Stadium against South Sudan thanks to a Halid Lwaliwa header from Faruku Miya’s free kick. This victory keeps Uganda Cranes top in Group B with seven points ahead of Burkina Faso and …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will host South Sudan in 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier this afternoon at the St. Mary Stadium, Kitende. Coach Jonathan McKinstry will expect his Uganda Cranes team to collect maximum points to remain top of Group B. But skipper Dennis …

Buenos Aires, Argentina| XINHUA |   Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, more than a week after undergoing brain surgery. The 60-year-old left the Olivos clinic in Buenos Aires in an ambulance and was reportedly taken to a house in Tigre, on the city’s northern outskirts. …

Buenos Aires, Argentina| XINHUA |   Lionel Messi is available for both of Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru despite a recent ankle problem, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. Earlier, the Barcelona forward trained freely with Argentina’s squad ahead of the team’s clash with Paraguay …

Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT |  SuperSport has renewed its broadcast contract with UEFA for a further three years, ensuring a wealth of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League action, plus an all-new competition, the UEFA Europa Conference League. SuperSport currently holds rights to the UEFA Europa league in South Africa, and the new deal extends …