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sports2 years ago

"Golden Lion's 8,000-Mile Journey Ends in 12-0 Defeat at French Cup"

Golden Lion FC, a soccer club from Martinique, endured an 8,600-mile journey to face Lille in the Coupe de France, only to suffer a 12-0 defeat. Despite the heavy loss, the team and its supporters remained in high spirits, enjoying the rare opportunity to compete against one of France's top teams. Lille's players honored their opponents with a guard of honor post-match, and both teams celebrated the spirit of competition and the occasion itself.

world-news2 years ago

"UNESCO Expands World Heritage List with New Sites"

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added new sites to its prestigious World Heritage List, including the St. Sophia Cathedral and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex in Ukraine, which were deemed "in danger" due to the Russian offensive. The historical center of Lviv in Ukraine was also added to the list. Additionally, the Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua in Congo and the volcanoes and forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons on the French island of Martinique were chosen. The committee will continue reviewing nominations, including a Viking age ring fortress in Denmark and a 2,000-year-old earthworks in Ohio.

sports2 years ago

Martinique Upsets El Salvador in 2023 Gold Cup Action.

Martinique defeats El Salvador 2-1 in the opening match of Group C at the 2023 Gold Cup. El Salvador missed a penalty in the final minutes of the game and was unable to take advantage of their chances on goal. Martinique defended well and made changes to keep the result, despite being reduced to 10 players. Both teams have a full squad and are looking to take the first step in Group C, which includes Costa Rica and Panama.