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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers

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  Suarez returns to Uruguay squad for Argentina clash

  Uruguay’s record goalscorer Luis Suarez on Monday received his first call-up under new coach Marcelo Bielsa who named the 36-year-old in...

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  Commonwealth Games

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  ‘Extensive work’ to find new host for 2026 Commonwealth Games: officials

  Commonwealth Games officials said Wednesday that “extensive work” was under way to find a solution for the 2026 edition after the...

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  Football

  / 1 year ago

  England call-up better than a holiday for Konsa

  Aston Villa defender Enzi Konsa was about to book a holiday prior to receiving his first England call-up, but said on...

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  Football

  / 1 year ago

  Bonmati, Putellas star as Barcelona win Women’s Champions League opener

  Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas both scored twice as Barcelona began their defence of the Women’s Champions League...

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  Football

  / 1 year ago

  Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women’s soccer coach

  Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that...

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  Football

  / 1 year ago

  Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure Euro 2024 qualification

  Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the...

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  Tennis

  / 1 year ago

  Sinner edges Djokovic to close in on ATP Finals’ last four

  Jannik Sinner edged towards becoming the first ever Italian to reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Tuesday after...

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  Football

  / 1 year ago

  ‘Abusive’ Giroud banned for two games after Lecce tirade

  Olivier Giroud has been banned for two games for aiming a volley of abuse at officials at the end of AC...

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  Tennis

  / 1 year ago

  Tsitsipas quits ATP Finals with back injury

  Stefanos Tsitsipas pulled out of the ATP Finals on Tuesday after a back injury led to him retiring from his match...

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  Cycling

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  Tour de France to start in Lille in 2025

  The 2025 Tour de France will start in the northern city of Lille, the organisers of cycling’s most famous race announced...

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