SPAIN, MADRID | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest edition of the ‘Derby della Mole’ – the Turin Derby – between Torino and Juventus will headline Matchday 20 of the 2024-25 Serie A season. Torino and Juve will meet at the Grande Olimpico Stadium in Turin on the early evening of Saturday …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three players from Uganda’s Under-17 national team, the Uganda Cubs, have been included in the Uganda Cranes’ provisional squad for the upcoming 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The players—James Bogerere, attacking midfielder Isima Magala, and defensive midfielder Brian Ijara—played a key role in …
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MOSCOW | TASS | Vice President and acting Secretary General of the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) Atilla Adamfi said a new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will hopefully help Russian and Belarusian teams take part in international bandy tournaments. In March 2023, the IOC issued recommendations, advising …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday. Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino’s …
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RIYADH | Xinhua | In a momentous celebration of national pride and passion for football, Saudi Arabia recently secured the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a victory that captivated the nation. As one of the world’s most football-enthusiastic countries, this achievement marks a pivotal moment in Saudi …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Former England legend Wayne Rooney’s coaching career looks to be in ruins after he was sacked by Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday. Rooney leaves the club after only seven months of the three-year contract that he signed in the summer, and with Plymouth bottom of the …
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How could FIFA award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup to `sportswash’ their regime’s human rights records COMMENT | KEITH RATHBONE | In early December, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. The Gulf Kingdom was the sole bidder after the Asian Football Confederation made it clear it …
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PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks a milestone for the Olympic Movement, as the Summer Olympics return to Paris after a century. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) advanced significant reforms, ranging from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to the future of esports and diversified event formats. …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | The frantic Premier League holiday program of matches continues on Sunday with six games, which see Liverpool look to extend its lead, while Manchester City continues the search for an elusive win. Liverpool travels to play a West Ham side that is slowly looking more …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League on Friday after a 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town. Kai Havertz’s 23rd-minute tap-in after Leandro Trossard’s cross was enough to decide a game that Arsenal dominated from start to finish, with Ipswich managing …
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