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Brendan Rodgers

Northern Irish association football manager

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  • Oct 10

    Ronaldo scores 980th career goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Diriyah 3-0

    Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of Al-Nassr's 3-0 Saudi Pro League win over Al-Diriyah on Friday, 20 goals short of 1,000 career goals. The result put Al-Nassr level on 19 points with leaders Al-Qadsiah after a week dominated by his dispute with Portugal's coach.

  • Oct 3

    Celtic fans throw tennis balls at owner Dermot Desmond during St Andrews golf tournament

    Protesters in balaclavas threw tennis balls with Dermot Desmond's crossed-out face onto the 15th green at St Andrews during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, prompting security to escort the Celtic shareholder.

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