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Zirkzee’s late strike gives Man. United victory over Fulham in league opener

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1 month ago

August 17, 2024

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Joshua Zirkzee scored a late goal as Manchester United pip Fulham 1-0 at Old Trafford in Premier League opener.

Zirkzee struck in the 89th minute with a brilliant shot into the bottom left corner after being released inside the box by a superb lofted pass from Alejandro Garnacho.

Earlier in the 12th minute, Amad Diallo went down under a challenge in the box, but the referee immediately waved away the appeals from all players.

A minute later, Kenny Tete wasted a huge opportunity. The fans already began to celebrate as he unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo effort. The ball went towards the top right corner, but Andre Onana made a crucial save.

In the 15th minute, Casemiro wasted a great chance as he climbed high around the penalty spot to connect with a cross from the resulting free kick. He produced a header which went just over the crossbar.

In the 29th minute, a defence-splitting pass was taken in his stride by Bruno Fernandes in the box. Without even looking up he drilled a shot towards the middle of the goal, but Bernd Leno pulled off an easy save.

In the 34th minute, Fernandes ran onto a loose pass inside the box and released a tremendous shot towards the bottom right corner. However, Bernd Leno anticipated the shot and made a brilliant save.

In the 53rd minute, Mason Mount controlled a reverse pass deep inside the box and smacked the ball low towards the middle of the goal, but the Bernd Leno anticipated well and smothered the ball.

Three minutes later, Kobbie Mainoo unleashed a superb first-time shot from the edge of the box, but it flew narrowly wide of the left post.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Diagnosed Down With Viral Infection-Club

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2 days ago

September 17, 2024

Naijablitznews

By Mario Deepromoter

Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq.

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.

The statement read: “Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t feeling well today and was diagnosed with a viral infection.

“The team’s doctor confirmed he needs to rest and stay at his place.

“As a result, he will not be travelling with the team to Iraq today. We wish a speedy recovery to our captain.”

Al Nassr, who were knocked out of last season’s Asian Champions League in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Al Ain, were given a dream start in the Iraqi capital, when full-back Sultan Al Ghannam met Otavio’s astute, first-time pass on 14 minutes to finish low past Al Shorta goalkeeper Ahmed Basil

Ronaldo is yet to win a major trophy with Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi club.