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  Football

  / 8 months ago

  ‘China’s Sergio Ramos’ quits national side after Singapore ‘disgrace’

  China skipper Zhang Linpeng has quit international football after what he called the “disgrace” of a 2-2 draw at Singapore in...

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  More sports

  / 8 months ago

  Rain delays start of play at Miami Open

  Rain delayed the start of Friday’s play at the Miami Open with forecasts indicating possible interruptions throughout the day. World number...

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  Football

  / 8 months ago

  UK PM says ‘don’t mess with flag’ after uproar at Nike’s new England football kit

  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt sold by Nike that...

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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers

  / 8 months ago

  N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over ‘unforeseen circumstances’

  North Korea’s home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing...

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  Football

  / 8 months ago

  Spurs ace Son came close to quitting international football

  Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for...

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  Football

  / 8 months ago

  Super-sub Wright puts USA in Nations League final with Jamaica win

  Substitute Haji Wright was the hero once more as the United States defeated Jamaica 3-1 in extra-time to reach the final...

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  English football

  / 8 months ago

  Maguire wants Southgate to stay as England boss after Man. United link

  Harry Maguire has backed Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager after Euro 2024 following recent reports linking him to...

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  Commonwealth Games

  / 8 months ago

  Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

  Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow...

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  Football

  / 8 months ago

  Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil

  Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay...

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  Formula 1

  / 8 months ago

  Leclerc outpaces Verstappen in second practice for Australian GP

  Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc went quickest ahead of world champion Max Verstappen in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday,...

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