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Far Right Supporter Dropped from Italian Football Team

BY Ludovica Maria Muttini The women’s team captain, Concetta “Titty” Astarita, was dropped from Afro-Napoli United after announcing her candidacy as a member of a far-right political coalition (League) run by Matteo Salvini’s in the upcoming local elections. Afro-Napoli United woman’s team refused to play last Sunday at the Scafoglio Stadium just outside Naples, in protest of the exclusion of the captain. The team’s president … Continue reading Far Right Supporter Dropped from Italian Football Team

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Success for GB Boxers in Argentina

By Ryan Gallacher & Fraser Clarke Every member of the Team GB Boxing squad won a medal at this month’s Youth Olympics, and a Scottish boxing coach has hailed the sport’s progress nationwide. There were gold medals on the final day of the tournament yesterday (18th October) for Britain’s Caroline Dubois and Karol Itauma, as well as a bronze for Hassan Azim, which means all … Continue reading Success for GB Boxers in Argentina

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Handball: “Battle of Britain” was a great experience, says Livingston star Strachan

by Gary Kirkpatrick Livingston Handball Club’s Ross Strachan has revealed the joy in experiencing a testing European tie with British rivals London GD, despite a narrow aggregate defeat across two legs. The West Lothian team locked horns with the capital side in Kent earlier this month in the first meeting between an English and Scottish club in an official European Handball competition. Both sides were competing for … Continue reading Handball: “Battle of Britain” was a great experience, says Livingston star Strachan

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Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games 2018: Team GB brings home impressive 15 medals

by Zuzana Martinkova Great Britain has finished at 18th place at medal table at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games   while Russia, China and Japan stand top three. With a big lead, the event dominant nation, Russia won with 59 medals over China and Japan. Even though Great Britain did not make it into the first three, it is still a big win for a … Continue reading Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games 2018: Team GB brings home impressive 15 medals

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Hampden to Remain the Home of Scottish Football

By Fraser Clarke & Chris Macmillan Hampden Park will remain the home of Scottish football after the Scottish Football Association struck a deal to buy the stadium from Queen’s Park. The SFA had been weighing up the option of Murrayfield as the future home of the national team with the lease due to end in 2020, however, they have agreed to pay League Two owners … Continue reading Hampden to Remain the Home of Scottish Football

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Darren Bent looking for Glasgow gig

By Stuart Reid Former England international, Darren Bent was a teammate of Gerrard’s on the international stage. Darren Bent scored a number of goals in the premier league, his most famous, or infamous, one being the ‘beachball goal’ against a Liverpool team that was captained by Steven Gerrard. He has expressed his interest in joining Steven Gerrard’s overhaul of Rangers. “100% “You’re talking about one … Continue reading Darren Bent looking for Glasgow gig

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Stephen Robinson could manage Northern Ireland one day.

By LEWIS BIRRELL Steve Jones always knew Stephen Robinson would have a successful career in management – even when they were teammates! Robinson overhauled the Fir Park playing squad last summer as he recruited 14 new players and axed fan favourites in the process. The 43-year-old was vindicated as he went on to lead the club to both domestic cup finals for the first time since 1952. … Continue reading Stephen Robinson could manage Northern Ireland one day.

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