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“We’re performing better than I had hoped,” Jesse Marsch gives his thoughts following his team’s CONMEBOL Copa América debut

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  “We’re performing better than I had hoped,” Jesse Marsch gives his thoughts following his team’s CONMEBOL Copa América debut Canada’s head coach Jesse Marsch gives his thoughts on his team’s performance following their 2-0 loss to Argentina. June 21, 2024 Canada’s match on Thursday night was the team’s first ever appearance in CONMEBOL Copa América™. The Canadians created plenty of chances but ultimately fell short, losing 2-0 to the defending champs in the opening match of the tournament. Canada Head Coach, Jesse Marsch, had plenty to be proud of following his team’s CONMEBOL Copa América™ debut on Thursday. The Canadians opened the tournament against defending champions Argentina on the first day of the competition and held their ground for most of the match. Going into halftime, both teams had traded chances and Canada could’ve been seen to be the better side. However, goals from Julian Alverez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the victory for La Albiceleste. "I thought we had a go

INEC Edo headquarters flooded, voter registration relocated after heavy rain

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INEC Edo headquarters flooded, voter registration relocated after heavy rain A heavy downpour resulting in flooding on Friday night has wreaked havoc on the Edo State headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), causing unquantified damage to property. This is also as the state government deployed its officials to desilt drains and clear flood pathways in different parts of the state in preparation for predicted flooding across flood-prone sites and lowland areas. In a viral video, the perimeter fence of the INEC office could be seen destroyed by the heavy flooding caused by Friday night’s downpour. Vehicles parked at the INEC premises were not spared, as they were also submerged in the flood disaster, along with other valuables, including operational gadgets as well as office furniture and equipment. Reacting to the incident, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement made available to

Trending Name of Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd

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Virgin Australia Virgin Australia , the trading name of   Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd , is an airline based in   Brisbane ,   Queensland , Australia. It is one of two active airlines (the other being   Virgin Atlantic ) to use the   Virgin   brand, as well as the larger by fleet size. It commenced services on 31 August 2000 as   Virgin Blue , with two aircraft on a single route. [3]   It suddenly found itself as a major airline in Australia's domestic market after the collapse of   Ansett Australia   in September 2001. The airline has since grown to directly serve 32 cities in Australia, from hubs in   Brisbane ,   Melbourne   and   Sydney . [4] Virgin Australia IATA ICAO Callsign VA [N 1] VOZ VELOCITY Founded 29 August 2000 ; 23 years ago (as  Virgin Blue ) Commenced operations 4 May 2011 ; 13 years ago (as  Virgin Australia ) AOC # CASA.AOC.0010 Hubs Brisbane (Primary) Melbourne Sydney Secondary hubs Adelaide Perth Focus cities Cairns Canberra Denpasar Gold Coast Frequent-f

Spain vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups

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Preview: Spain vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups Two heavyweights of European football step into the ring on Thursday evening, as  Spain  and  Italy  aim to secure a place in  Euro 2024 's knockout phase. Both won their opening Group B fixture, so one more point should prove enough for the reigning champions and their Nations League nemesis to progress. Match preview When Spain coach  Luis de la Fuente  sent his side out at Berlin's Olympiastadion for their Euro 2024 opener, he could scarcely have dreamed they would return at half time with a three-goal lead over Croatia. Alvaro Morata ,  Fabian Ruiz  and  Dani Carvajal  all scored before the break to start the campaign with a resounding success, as Morata made it into double figures at major tournaments and Carvajal became the oldest Spanish scorer at a Euros. Having also fielded the competition's youngest player - 16-year-old  Lamine Yamal , creator of La Roja's third goal - and seen  Unai Simon  save a spot

I'm Bored of My Jeans—8 Fresh Alternatives I'm Relying On Instead This Summer

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  I'm Bored of My Jeans—8 Fresh Alternatives I'm Relying On Instead This Summer As a longterm  jeans  devotee, it's hard to imagine turning my back on my beloved denim. But, as much as I love them, wearing  jeans  on a constant rotation can begin to get a bit dull, and with  summer's arrival , I'm after something fresh. The conditions are as follows: they must be as easy, versatile and flattering as my favourite straight-legs, and work with the staple tops I already have in my wardrobe. And given the change of season, I wouldn't mind going for something a bit lighter than denim. (Image credit:  @symphonyofsilk ) From the  2024 trends  to the  classics , it turns out there's plenty to choose from. The easiest alternative for jeans is undoubtedly  trousers , whether in tailored, linen or wide-leg form. But there are also  skirts , and this year the focus is on extremes—floor-length maxis, or micro minis with a pleat, just pick your fighter. And just like jeans