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Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash

Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.

September 25, 2026

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U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin
U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin

Irish rockers U2 returned to where it all started five decades ago on Friday, with surprise 50th anniversary gigs in central Dublin and at the school where the band mates met.

September 25, 2026

Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win
Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game before having to come off grimacing with a knee injury as France won 1-0 in Turkey in the UEFA Nations League in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first game in charge on Friday.

September 25, 2026

Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat
Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat

Roberto Mancini's second debut as Italy head coach ended with a barrage of boos in Rome on Friday as the Azzurri began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.

September 25, 2026

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Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare
Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare

Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.

September 25, 2026

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European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
European stock markets climb as oil prices drop

Europe's main stock markets climbed Friday, as oil prices retreated after a volatile week's trading in reaction to Middle East war developments.

September 25, 2026