Defeat
4 Sep 2021
Other invaders to Afghanistan "will face what the United States has faced today," says the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid during a press conference on the tarmac of Kabul airport hours after the last US troops left the country. The United States' longest military conflict drew to a close when its forces abandoned Kabul's airport, ending two decades of war.
13 Jul 2021
Rashford missed a penalty along with teammates Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka in the 3-2 shoutout. Rashford responded in a lengthy statement on social media in which he apologised for his penalty miss in the shoot out. The forward wrote: "All I can say is sorry. I wish it had of gone differently." He also said messages of support daubed on a defaced mural of his face left him "on the verge of tears".
29 Jun 2021
France supporters in Bucharest express shock and disbelief after Switzerland defeated the world champions 5-4 on penalties in the last 16 of Euro 2020.
16 Jun 2021
Football fans rejoice in France after the world champions beat Germany in a blockbuster Euro 2020 clash.
8 Mar 2021
Israel Adesanya suffered his first MMA defeat, in Las Vegas on Saturday evening, while challenging Polish fighter Jan Blanchowicz for the Light Heavyweight belt, leaving Izzy 'happy' for Blanchowicz.
"If I was going to lose to anyone, I'm glad I lost to him," he said in a post-fight presser. "He's the guy to hand me my first loss in MMA, that's a great story for him, so I'm happy for him."
1 Mar 2021
Chelsea played out a draw against Manchester United in a game where both teams' lack of cutting edge in attack was glaring. On #TheNutmeg, Solomon Fowowe muses what solution Chelsea and Manchester United must come up with to solve their attacking issues.
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22 Feb 2021
EPL defeat sees Liverpool hit 98-year low after fourth successive loss at Anfield. Everton's defeat over the weekend has seen them hit a 98-year low, with the Reds suffering four successive league reversals at Anfield for the first time since 1923.
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