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France come from behind to beat Belgium in the Nations League

Oct 08, 2021

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France staged a remarkable comeback to beat Belgium 3-2 in the Nations League semifinals.

The World Champions conceded twice in the first half, before fighting back with goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe.

Theo Hernandes then netted the winner in the final minute.

It sets up a meeting against Spain in the final on Monday morning.

Belgium, meanwhile, will face Italy in the third-place playoff on Sunday.

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Former Chelsea managers Antonio Conte and Frank Lampard are being linked with a move to Newcastle.

This, after a Saudi Arabian consortium completed the 305 million pounds takeover of the Magpies.

Sources now say the new owners are looking for a top manager, to help Newcastle end its 66-year wait for a major domestic trophy.

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Our shuttlers are physically ready for the Thomas and Uber Cup.

BAM coaching director Wong Choong Hann says the majority of his players are injury-free ahead of the tournament starting this weekend.

However, he is concerned about how Malaysia’s young shuttlers will cope mentally, especially after the euphoria of reaching the semifinals of the recent Sudirman Cup.