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Feinberg-Mngomezulu captains Stormers into Champions Cup last 16
Last-gasp Can penalty gives Dortmund win against St Pauli
Last-gasp Can penalty gives Dortmund win against St Pauli

An Emre Can penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time saved Borussia Dortmund's blushes in a 3-2 home win against lowly St Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

January 17, 2026

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Greenland protesters tell Trump to keep US hands off Arctic island
Greenland protesters tell Trump to keep US hands off Arctic island

Thousands of people demonstrated in the capital of Greenland on Saturday against President Donald Trump's plans for the US to annex the Danish autonomous territory.

January 17, 2026

Skipper Martinez fires Inter past Udinese and six points clear
Skipper Martinez fires Inter past Udinese and six points clear

Lautaro Martinez made sure that Inter Milan put pressure on their Serie A title rivals with the only goal in Saturday's 1-0 win at Udinese which extended his team's league lead to six points.

January 17, 2026

Carrick urges consistency from 'fantastic' Man Utd after derby win
Carrick urges consistency from 'fantastic' Man Utd after derby win

Michael Carrick has challenged Manchester United to match the standards they set in a dominant 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City on Saturday -- giving him a dream start to his reign as interim boss.

January 17, 2026

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CAF boss backs Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to hold successful AFCON in 2027
CAF boss backs Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to hold successful AFCON in 2027

African football chief Patrice Motsepe on Saturday admitted that Morocco's hosting of the Cup of Nations had raised the bar for the tournament but dismissed doubts about East Africa being ready to host the 2027 edition.

January 17, 2026

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Former ECB chief Mario Dragi wins Charlemagne Prize
Former ECB chief Mario Dragi wins Charlemagne Prize

Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has won the annual Charlemagne prize for promoting European unity, organisers said Saturday, as they warned that Europe needs to urgently boost its economy.

January 17, 2026