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February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 IFMSPORTS

Dele Alli Stars As Spurs Ease Into Europa League Round Of 16

Dele Alli scored a stunning overhead kick as Tottenham beat Wolfsberger 4-0 to cruise into the Europa League last 16 with an 8-1 aggregate victory.

Alli marked his return to the Spurs starting line-up with a sensational bicycle kick inside 10 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and sealed a man-of-the-match performance with second-half assists for Carlos Vinicius and Gareth Bale.

With Spurs' 4-1 first-leg lead extended to an even more handsome advantage, Jose Mourinho took the opportunity to blood some youngsters, with 16-year-old Dane Scarlett registering his first senior assist for the club as Vinicius doubled his tally late on.

The victory provided Spurs with some much-needed respite from their stuttering domestic campaign and sees them become the first British side to qualify for the last 16 ahead of Friday's draw.

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February 25, 2021

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Mendy Earns Real Madrid First Leg Advantage Over Atalanta

Ferland Mendy scored a stunning late winner as Real Madrid clinched a hard-working last-16 first-leg victory against 10-man Atalanta.

Real looked like being left frustrated by a well-organized home side until Mendy curled in with four minutes left.

Atalanta's Remo Freuler was sent off after just 17 minutes for denying Mendy a clear goal scoring opportunity.

The depleted hosts did not have a single shot on target and now must score in the return leg on 16 March.

Real were without a number of key first-team players through injury including captain Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Dani Carvajal and it showed for almost the entire contest.

With Atalanta sitting back after Freuler's early red card for a cynical trip on Mendy, Zinedine Zidane's side failed to create clear-cut chances.

Isco, playing as the furthest man forward, saw a turn and shot deflect wide, while Marco Asensio's header and free-kick were comfortable for Pierluigi Gollini to deal with.

But with time running out, full-back Mendy earned his side a priceless away goal with a sublime curling effort from 25 yards to put Real in charge of the tie.

Atalanta will feel disappointed by conceding so late having displayed a solid defensive showing but remain without a victory at home in the Champions League this term.

Zidane, meanwhile, will be eyeing a 13th knockout-tie triumph from 14 attempts after Real progressed from the group stages for a record 24th consecutive campaign.

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February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 IFMSPORTS

Atlanta And Ivory Coast Football Star, Willy Ta Bi Dies At 21 A Year-Long Battle With Liver Cancer

Italian club, Atalanta confirmed that highly-rated youngster Willy Ta Bi has passed away following a year-long battle with liver cancer.

The Serie A side announced the tragic death of the 21-year-old was announced by Atalanta on social media.

"It's with great sadness that we announce the painful loss and untimely death of one of your family members, Willy Braciano Ta Bi. Primavera Champion in 2019, he saw his dream come to an end too soon. Goodbye Willy, rest in peace," Atalanta wrote.

"President Antonio Precassi and the whole Atalanta family are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Willy Braciano Ta Bi," the Serie A club wrote in a statement.

"A cruel destiny interrupted a dream that began with the Nerazzurri shirt in January 2019 too soon.

"He only needed a few months to earn a leading role in the Primavera and help bring the Scudetto back to Bergamo, but above all to leave a great memory."

The young forward, who also played for the Ivory Coast at youth level, was diagnosed with cancer shortly after.

The midfielder moved to Atalanta from ASEC Mimosa - the most successful club in Ivory Coast - in 2019 and helped the youth team achieve Primavera 1 glory in the same year.

Ta Bi captained the Ivory Coast at the youth level and represented his country at the Francophone Games in 2017.

Photo credit: Getty Image.

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February 24, 2021

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Giroud Overhead Kick Grants Chelsea Win Over Atletico

Olivier Giroud's spectacular overhead kick provided an advantage for Chelsea as they sealed victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 first leg in Bucharest.

Giroud's moment of improvisation not only handed the win and a vital away goal but also continued new manager Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start at Chelsea and put them in pole position to reach the quarter-finals.

In a tie played in Romania instead of Spain due of Covid-19 restrictions, Giroud demonstrated athleticism and technique to send an acrobatic effort past Atletico keeper Jan Oblak in the 68th minute. The goal was initially chalked off after an offside call before a video assistant referee review revealed the ball had bounced off Atletico defender Mario Hermoso.

This was a dismal showing from an Atletico Madrid side who have been excellent domestically, topping the league over Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona.

Chelsea have now gone eight matches unbeaten since Tuchel succeeded Frank Lampard while Giroud is emerging as their Champions League ‘hitman’ after scoring all four goals in the group-phase victory against Sevilla and a last-minute winner away to Rennes.

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