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Ethiopia’s Taye, Aregawi Break World 5km Records In Barcelona

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4 years ago

December 31, 2021

Ethiopia’s Ejegayehu Taye and Berihu Aregawi broke the world’s 5km records at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barcelona on Friday, clocking 14:18 and 12:50 respectively.

Taye, 21, had set an Ethiopian 3000m record of 8:19.52 earlier this year, and was the second-fastest woman in the world over 5000m this season, but tonight in Barcelona she was contesting just the second international road race of her career.

Twenty-year-old Aregawi, meanwhile, had come within one second of Joshua Cheptegei’s world record in Lille last month, so was keen to take another crack at the mark before the year was out to ensure he could end 2021 on a high.

With the women and men starting at the same time, Taye was able to use some of the men in the field as pacemakers, according to World Athletics.

She opened up a clear gap on Sweden’s Meraf Bahta in the early stages and went on to win in 14:18, taking 25 seconds off the world record for the 5km in a mixed race. Bahta was second in 15:04.

Aregawi had a pacemaker for company for the first kilometre or so, but after then was out on his own. The Diamond League 5000m champion stormed through the finish line in 12:50, taking one second off Cheptegei’s world record. Peter Maru was a distant runner-up in 13:30.

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UEFA Champions League Team: Four Arsenal, PSG Stars, Two Bayern Munich Players Included

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12 hours ago

May 7, 2026

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UEFA, on Thursday, included four Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain players in the UEFA Champions League Team of the week.

This follows the conclusion of the Champions League semi-final second leg fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

According to DAILY POST, Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League on Tuesday, while PSG sent Bayern Munich packing from the competition.

However, the likes of Arsenal stars, David Raya, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have all been included in the Champions League Team.

Here is UEFA’s Champions League Team for this week:

David Raya (Arsenal)
Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Willian Pacho (PSG)
Desire Doue (PSG)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Luis Diaz (Bayern).

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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2 days ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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3 days ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”