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France players celebrating election results back home ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal
Several France players are already celebrating something at the European Championship — the result of the elections back home. A leftist coalition that came together to try to keep the far right from power in France won the most parliamentary seats in Sunday’s runoff parliamentary election. “The victory of the
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Athletes who are ‘human rights defenders’ need protection, says UN
Athletes who speak out for equality or denounce abuses in their sport often do so at great personal risk and must be given the same protection as all other defenders of human rights, the UN human rights chief said on Monday. “When athletes use their voice to promote equality in
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Last-gasp Fuellkrug goal rescues top spot for Euro hosts Germany
A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fuellkrug has rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro hosts finish top of Group A. The Swiss hit the lead early, Dan Ndoye booting in from close range after 28 minutes to stun the home side. Germany
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Daesh-linked website calls for Paris Olympics attacks
Daesh supporters have called for attacks against the Paris 2024 Olympics, Metro newspaper reported. A website with links to the terror group encouraged “lone wolves” to target the games, with a mocked-up image of a drone flying over a crowd with the Eiffel Tower in the background posted online. The
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Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics
Kylian Mbappé will not play for France at the Paris Olympics after he was left out of Thierry Henry’s provisional squad for the Games on Monday. The World Cup winner, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, had stated his
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Nadal Knocked Out of Likely Last French Open by Zverev
Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev. Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, went down 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to world number four Zverev, suffering only
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FIFA, UEFA abused their dominant position regarding Super League
FIFA and UEFA "abused their dominant position" and "prevented free competition" by opposing the creation of a European Super League, a Spanish court said Monday. The ruling, which echoed an earlier ruling by European Court of Justice, ordered football's two governing bodies "to
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Man Utd to sack Ten Hag even with FA Cup win
Manchester United will sack embattled manager Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final against Manchester City regardless of the result at Wembley, it was reported on Friday. Britain's The Guardian newspaper said the Premier League club had decided to take the ruthless step after a dismal season.
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Liverpool confirm Slot will replace Klopp as manager
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot was Monday confirmed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool by the Premier League club. Liverpool said in a statement that the Dutchman, 45, would take up the position of head coach on June 1, subject to a work permit. The club did not specify the
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Montero manages Juventus until the end of the season
Paolo Montero will take charge of Serie A side Juventus for the remainder of the season, the club said on Sunday following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. Juventus sacked their former coach Allegri on Friday over his behaviour during and after this week's Coppa Italia final in which
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Brazil Declared Host of 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after receiving most votes in a ballot by the FIFA Congress on Friday, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. Brazil received the backing of 119 member associations in the electronic vote compared to 78
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Ipswich promoted to Premier League for first time in 22 years
Ipswich returned to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after beating Huddersfield 2-0 to secure promotion from the Championship on Saturday. Goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson ensured the Tractor Boys became just the fourth side in the Premier League era to go from the
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Lakers, James Eliminated from NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs on Monday after defending champions Denver snatched a 108-106 victory to complete a 4-1 series triumph. Jamal Murray scored 32 points, including a decisive go-ahead jump shot with four seconds remaining, to send Denver into a Western
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Paris Saint-Germain Wins Ligue 1 Title
Paris Saint-Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions today without playing after closest challengers Monaco lost 3-2 away to Lyon. Monaco’s defeat gave PSG an unassailable 12-point lead at the top of the table with three games remaining and means they are champions for a French record-extending 12th time.
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Indonesia eliminate Jordan, join Qatar in last 8 of AFC U-23 Asian Cup
Indonesia on Sunday beat Jordan 4-1 at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha to reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Indonesia has now secured second spot in Group A behind already-qualified hosts Qatar, who drew 0-0 against Australia on the same day at Jassim bin Hamad