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News.com.au
7 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Jason Dunstall blows up at umpire blunder
Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall was left shocked by a bizarre incident during Collingwood's win over Melbourne.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
An emotional night awaits as Manchester City farewell a club legend
Tonight, Kevin De Bruyne will play his final match at the Etihad Stadium as a Manchester City player. Pep Guardiola's side faces a crucial Premier League fixture tonight against Bournemouth. But De Bruyne's farewell almost overshadows tonight's match. It promises to be an emotional night as Manchester City and the City fans farewell a player who has given everything to the cause for his team. Ahead of his final home game as a Manchester City player, Kevin De Bruyne has established himself as a club legend at City. In 420 appearances, he has scored 108 goals and contributed 177 assists. Those are staggering numbers. As are the 19 major trophies that Manchester City have won during De Bruyne's time at the club. He has been a key player at City during his time at the club. De Bruyne will arguably leave City as their greatest ever player and one of the greatest players in Premier League history. But he means so much more than that to the City fans and the club. Memories 🥹 — Manchester City (@ManCity) May 19, 2025 Kevin De Bruyne has been a symbol of Manchester City's dominance throughout his time at the club. With his laid-back attitude and brutal honesty, he is and has been a breath of fresh air. His deeds on the pitch just further illustrate what a legend De Bruyne is. But as a person, he's adopted Manchester as his home. In turn, he's become a legend to Manchester City's fans and a player that will always be held in high esteem by the Manchester City faithful. Tonight promises to be an emotional night when De Bruyne finally says goodbye to the City fans at the Etihad. In an interview with Kevin De Bruyne explained that he is proud of everything he has achieved during his time at Manchester City. Speaking on his City career, he explained: 'I am proud of what we have done. When you come here, you know that City has a chance of winning trophies. You don't really think about how much you can win. You hope to win and then you hope to win again.' 'After you can see all of the trophies that you have won, and you reflect on that. It has been amazing. I wanted to have a good time, and I wanted to entertain people, I wanted to play good football; I wanted to be positive in the way that I play and to enjoy myself. I think the way that I am is the way that I play. We do something that a lot of people wanted to do, and I hope people are happy with the way that I played football.' To answer De Bruyne's question, everyone associated with Manchester City, from his teammates to the City staff and fans, and even opposition fans, is happy with the way De Bruyne played football. He is a once-in-a-generation footballer, and it's been a privilege to watch him ply his trade at the Etihad. But more than that, De Bruyne is a symbol of City's unparalleled dominance of English football. It will be an emotional night when De Bruyne says goodbye at the Etihad tonight. Tonight has always felt so far away after De Bruyne's departure was announced. But his final game at the Etihad for Manchester City has come around. The hope is that he can put in one more inspiring performance in front of the fans who adore him tonight.
BBC News
17-05-2025
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- BBC News
Celtic 1-1 St Mirren: Who impressed?
, Celtic struggled to break down a stubborn St Mirren who looked to be heading for a rare win at Celtic Park until club legend James Forrest came on as a substitute and started to probe for an equaliser that the winger personally provided to ensure he has now scored in 16th successive season.
The Sun
16-05-2025
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- The Sun
Emmanuel Kunde dead at 68: Pioneering World Cup icon who scored against England at Italia '90 passes away
EMMANUEL KUNDE has tragically died at the age of 68. The former footballer is best remembered for scoring against England in the 1990 World Cup. 4 4 4 4 His death was confirmed by the Cameroonian football federation. A statement read: "His death constitutes a huge loss for Cameroonian football." His most famous career moment came when he netted the winning penalty in the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria. He also scored a penalty against England in the 3-2 defeat in the quarter-finals of Italia '90. Former Chelsea and Everton striker has shared an emotional tribute to Kunde on Instagram. He wrote: "I'm just learning of the demise of the Elder Emmanuel Jérôme Kundé, an iconic figure in Cameroonian football, who died at the age of 68. "Oh the sadness! It is a certain value of our heritage that is thus cruelly taken away from us. "I keep with him the memory of a discreet and affectionate man, a figure of moderation and consideration. "He was a fantastic footballer, the control tower in the midfield, the defensive wall the opponent crashed into but also a great playmaker when the team had possession. "Individually, it was a fine passer and an artifact with phenomenal power and goldsmith precision. "In fifteen years as a national team (127 selections), he took part in the two legendary epics of the Indomitable Lions in the World Cup (1982 and 1990), twice winner of the CAN (1984 and 1988). "His long career brought him to France (Laval, Reims) and Gabon (US Bitam) as a coach, even though it is in the Canon sportif de Yaoundé that his name and legend will remain associated forever, as a player and as a coach. "Praying for the great football family to keep him in your thoughts and my deepest condolences to his nuclear family." Kunde started his playing career at the Mbankomo Club in Cameroon. He then played for the likes of Tempête de Nanga-Eboko and Canon Yaounde before joining French sides Laval and Reims. He retired in 1992, back in Cameroon after two years with Olympic Mvolye. More to follow... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
