France24 - Sports (8 hours ago)

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with French teen sensation Paul Seixas.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (11 hours ago)

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has made history in London as the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He beat the world record by more than a minute.

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France24 - Sports (12 hours ago)

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe set the men's world record for running the fastest ever marathon at the London event on Sunday when he became the first person ever to complete the 26-mile race in less than two hours. 

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France24 - Sports (A day ago)

Following his defeat in the Monte Carlo final against Jannik Sinner and his withdrawal from the Rome Masters 1000, the uncertainty surrounding two-time defending Paris Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz's participation in this year's tournament has continued for several weeks. Ultimately, he has decided not to defend his title, citing an injury...

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, who was forced off on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, is suffering from a left hamstring injury. The club has nevertheless stated that his participation in the World Cup is not in doubt.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 of the past 14 Bundesliga titles.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Nice secured a 2–0 win away at Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final and will face Lens in the final. Elye Wahi made the difference with a brace. Initially dominated by a Strasbourg side sitting eighth in Ligue 1, Nice, 15th, remained defensively solid and clinically efficient in attack. They will return to the Stade de France on May 22, four...

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

RC Lens qualified for their first French Cup final since 1998 by defeating Toulouse (4-1) in a lopsided game.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Frenchman Victor Wembanyama has become the youngest Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history, and the first to win the award unanimously.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

Victor Wembanyama became the first player to unanimously win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, receiving all 100 first-place votes, the league said on Monday. The San Antonio Spurs center led the NBA in blocks for a third straight season and is the youngest recipient at 22.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

The 2027 Tour de France Femmes will feature a demanding Grand Depart in Britain, ending with a historic team time trial in London, organisers said. Both men's and women's races will start in Britain, marking the first joint foreign launch, with early stages set across northern England's challenging terrain.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

Marie-Louise Eta's historic debut as a head coach in the men's Bundesliga ended in defeat. While her appointment is a sign of progress, the reactions to it leave no doubt about how much is still to be done.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (6 days ago)

Marie-Louise Eta's historic debut as a head coach in the men's Bundesliga ended in defeat. While her appointment is a sign of progress, the reactions to it leave no doubt about how much is still to be done.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Complaints that the 2026 World Cup, hosted largely by the USA, is a rip off have been widespread and constant. But it's not just the prices that are making it feel impossible for football fans with disabilities.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Paris Saint-Germain lost (2-1) to Lyon and now see Lens closing in on them at the top of the Ligue 1 table. Lyon can still hope to qualify directly for the Champions League.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday and reignited the title race by beating the league leaders.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 of the past 14 Bundesliga titles.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Lens came back from 2-0 down to claim a crucial home win over Toulouse on Friday night. The title-chasers are now just one point adrift of PSG, who have two games in hand.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Transportation costs for World Cup fans traveling to US stadiums could be more than 10 times higher than regular fares. Local officials and FIFA bosses are trading blame for the increased prices while fans feel fleeced.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

A 58-km roundtrip train ride between New York and Meadowlands stadium will cost football fans $150 during the World Cup, local officials said Friday. The journey normally costs just $12.90.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The FIDE Candidates tournaments are two of the most important events in the chess calendar. This year, they took place in Cyprus. But tension relating to Russia and the war in the Middle East was never too far away.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title. Both men are under 21 and from Asia, underlining an ongoing demographic shift in top level chess.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

A two-goal deficit was overcome by Strasbourg, who, spurred on by their home crowd at the Meinau, thrashed Mainz to reach the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League. This is the first time the Alsatians have reached this stage of European competition. "We told ourselves that anything was possible," said Abdoul Ouattara, the Ivorian RC...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke at the age of 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now achieved something no other Olympian ever has.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich edged Real Madrid in a seven-goal thriller to clinch a 6-4 aggregate win in their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday night.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a dramatic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, sealing a 6-4 aggregate victory and a Champions League semi-final against holders Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid had led three times in a high-tempo first half.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Antoine Griezmann hopes to bid his beloved Atletico Madrid farewell in spectacular fashion after helping his team reach the first Champions League semi-finals in almost a decade. The record-breaking scorer is leaving the Spanish club at the end of this season to join Orlando City.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool (2-0) thanks to a brace from Ousmane Dembélé and have reached the Champions League semi-finals for the third year running.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-0 aggregate victory. Ousmane Dembele scored twice, netting in the 72nd minute and stoppage time. PSG, reigning European champions, will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid next.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

On the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Heinrich Popow, one of Germany's best-known para athletes, warns that his country should be doing more and is falling behind.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

A male coach leading an elite women's team is an everyday sight, but the opposite is almost never true. Helen Nkwocha, who has broken that convention in soccer, is among the women and coaches who want things to change.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Maha Janoud spent years working in Syrian football before leaving the country. After the toppling of Bashar Assad, she is hopeful for the future of Syria, its women and women's sports.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The Parisians head to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. After a 2–0 first-leg win, the Paris club arrive with a strong advantage and are targeting a place in the Champions League semi-finals.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Olympique Lyonnais have returned to winning ways after a nine-game drought, climbing to fifth in the table and keeping their hopes of a Champions League spot alive. Meanwhile in England, Manchester City secured a comfortable win over Chelsea, piling pressure on Arsenal in the title race. The Gunners now lead by just six points ahead of their clash...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The Olympic boxing federation said sex testing is aimed at competitive fairness and safety. The announcement focused directly on Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

After a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, boxing's newest organization says an imminent policy will address "significant welfare concerns" in the sport.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both in Hungary and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could also lose his chance of hosting the Champions League final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Marie-Louise Eta has become the first-ever female head coach of a senior men's side in European football's top five leagues. The 34-year-old already has substantial coaching experience in men's football.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

French teenage sensation Paul Seixas sealed a dominant overall victory at the Tour of the Basque Country on Saturday, becoming the youngest ever winner of a World Tour stage race as Andrew August claimed the final stage.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Paris Marathon sees participants staying connected throughout the race, with technology playing a key role in managing exertion and optimizing performance. Caitlin Brown reports.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Marseille have climbed back into the top three of Ligue 1, pending the outcome of LOSC's match, thanks to goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Igor Paixao and Hamed Traoré. Marseille have also opened up a three-point lead over Monaco following the latter's heavy defeat to PFC.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Julia Igel is to face Imane Khelif in the Algerian's first professional boxing match. Igel says she wants to use the fight to "put out a statement."

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summer's major soccer tournament.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Hungarian first division football team Kisvarda has launched a donation drive to support Ukrainian football players who are no longer getting paid. The team has a special relationship with Ukraine.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

PSG took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Liverpool at home in the first leg. Désiré Doué opened the scoring in the 11th minute, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead in the 65th minute. The reigning champions could even have regrets, given how much they dominated the match (74 percent possession,...

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday said he would welcome a corruption investigation, adding the body had nothing to hide after meeting Senegalese officials in Dakar. Senegal last month called for a probe after CAF stripped it of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

France Cricket, the former governing body for the sport in France, is fielding a senior men's team at an international ranked tournament in Portugal despite having lost its official status on January 1. France's sports ministry warned that doing so would be against the law, and legal experts said those responsible risk civil and criminal liability.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich won 2-1 away at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The second leg will take place in Munich on April 15.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich are set to purchase a larger stadium for their women's team. The club's CEO described the move as "another milestone" for Bayern's women's program.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paul Seixas dominated the opening time trial of the Tour of the Basque Country. He has become the third-youngest rider in history to win a World Tour race. In football, Real Madrid face Bayern in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, whilst Arsenal travel to face Sporting. In tennis, Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech have won...

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

DRC national football team have appeared in the FIFA World Cup on one occasion in 1974 when they were known as Zaire.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, with Erling Haaland finding the net three times.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain went four points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win at home against Toulouse on Friday night. Ousmane Dembélé scored the first of his two goals of the evening midway through the first half with an impressive long-range volley.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso resigned on Friday, three days after failing to qualify the national team for the 2026 World Cup and one day after the announcement that Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina was stepping down.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Caster Semenya has had her gender scrutinized in public for years after winning two Olympic golds. She has hit out at what she sees as a policy that disproportionately affects athletes with sexual differences.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Jubilant scenes erupted from Kinshasa to Baghdad and Sarajevo as the final line-up for this summer's 48-team showpiece in North America was officially confirmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete. But Iran's potential withdrawal still hangs over a tournament fraught with political issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Spain's national team coach and football association have condemned fans after "Islamophobic" chants were heard during a match against Egypt. Spanish authorities are now investigating the incident.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

In the international friendlies before the FIFA World Cup, some players on Germany's national football team made the most of their chances, while others missed the opportunity to impress.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Italy lost on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina and will miss out on their third consecutive World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their intercontinental playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals ​after a ‌40-year absence. They will play in Group I against France, Senegal and Norway.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Former England under-21 international Axel Tuanzebe scored following a corner kick in the 100th minute.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Tiger Woods has announced a break from golf four days after he crashed his SUV and was arrested for driving under influence. Fans had been awaiting his return at the Masters this month.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Italy will miss a third straight World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualification play-off final on Tuesday, falling 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out. Esmir Bajraktarevic scored the decisive spot-kick in Zenica, sending Bosnia into Group B and extending Italy's qualifier misery.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW spoke to supporters across the world to hear about five-figure expenditure, visa uncertainty and safety concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany. With the FIFA World Cup just 10 weeks away, Julian Nagelsmann's team will be starting to believe they can win it all.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Ghana lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly match in Stuttgart. Ghana will kick off their World Cup campaign on June 18 against Panama, before facing England and Croatia.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz secured a confidence-boosting victory for Julian Nagelsmann's team.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

France's football team comes back from the US with two victories under its belt. Warm-up matches against Brazil and Colombia allowed the players to get used to the terrain ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Trainer Didier Deschamps was able to see his team in action, and work out any adjustments needed, before they compete. The final line-up is set to be...

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

France comfortably beat Colombia in a friendly match in the United States (3-1). This win caps off a successful tour for Les Bleus in the United States, three days after their victory over Brazil.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Amnesty International warned on Monday that this summer's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico risks becoming a "stage for repression”, urging FIFA and host nations to protect the human rights of players and fans.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Sunday said he would implement the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal national football team's appeal after they were stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, as the governing body moves to restore confidence following the controversial final.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Senegal marked their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in controversial fashion at the Stade de France on Saturday despite being stripped of the title in favor of Morocco. The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on. The Senegalese Football Federation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Only biological women will be allowed to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a landmark decision by the International Olympic Committee banning transgender women and those with differences in sexual development.IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the policy was "led by medical experts.”The IOC used gene testing in the 1980s, but it...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on March 17 reversed Senegal's 1-0 final victory over Morocco in Rabat on January 18 and awarded a 3-0 victory to the hosts.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Saint-Denis's Stade de France despite an unprecedented decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in January to strip the title and hand it to Morocco. The country's football federation lodged an appeal against the ruling with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Despite being stripped of their title, the Senegal national team are expected to present their AFCON 2025 trophy to fans in the build-up to their friendly match against Peru at the Stade de France on Saturday.  The country's football federation has also lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over CAF's decision to award the title...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The International Olympic Committee's decision to reintroduce gender testing for the first time since 1999 is a "step backwards", French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said on Friday. She said that genetic testing would unfairly rule out many athletes with differences in sexual development – previously known as intersex athletes.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 27: We look at reactions in the Indian press after parliament approved a controversial law which critics say will curtail the rights of transgender people. The International Olympic Committee makes a landmark ruling to forbid transgender female athletes from participating in female events, beginning with LA's 2028...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Sports federations are making it harder for transgender women to participate in female competitions. Are these steps justified?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender women from competing in women's sports, directing authorities to withdraw funding from schools that fail to comply with the order.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Ekitike both scored as France found their bearings in Boston with a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil on Thursday. Les Bleus will return to Massachusetts in three months' time, with the state capital set to serve as their World Cup base camp. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it was re-introducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing. The screening will mean Olympic women's sports from the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be limited to biological females, which would also rule out those...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday banned transgender women from competing in games, and said only "biological females" will be allowed to participate in women's events. The IOC is reintroducing testing for gender to determine eligibility, which will also rule out many athletes with differences in sexual development. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The International Olympic Committee has said it will reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and beyond.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

America's top women's basketball league just agreed to a new CBA. It will have a significant impact on women's sport.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

In their final warm-up match before the start of the FIFA World Cup (June 11-July 19) in the United States, Mexico and Canada, France face Brazil in a glamour friendly. Weakened by absences, the Brazilians will have their work cut out against the French side, the 2022 World Cup runners-up, who comfortably topped their qualifying group. This...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Mohamed "Mo" #Salah will leave #Liverpool at the end of the season in June, the club announced on Tuesday. He spent nine years at #Anfield, during which he established himself as one of the greatest players in the club's history.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A youth coach at Bundesliga football club FC St. Pauli has publicly come out as gay and strongly criticized attitudes towards homosexuality in Germany's most popular sport.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

In the wake of the Confederation of African Football's recent decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and declare Morocco the winners, some online users are claiming that the AFCON trophy has been hidden away in a military base in Senegal. But as FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, this rumour is not true, and the footage some internet...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany's most famous female footballer has signed for a third-division team. The transfer will have huge impacts across the women's game in Germany.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday that he would be leaving the English club at the end of the season. The earlier-than-planned departure follows a recent dip in Salah's form, leading him to be dropped for several games late last year.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The French national team have arrived in Boston for their US tour. France will face Brazil on March 26 and Colombia on March 29 in friendly matches.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

World Cup tickets are reaching eye-watering prices, with one seat resold for over €163,000. Fans are asking the EU to step in.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is making his first appearance in the France squad. Les Bleus face Brazil and Colombia.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad includes a host of new names. The 2026 World Cup is less than three months away.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

LOSC beat Marseille (2-1) at the Stade Vélodrome on matchday 27 of Ligue 1 and are closing in on a top-three finish.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lens delivered a statement performance on Friday, thrashing Angers 5-1 at home to provisionally move back to the top of Ligue 1. The Sang et Or are closing in on a Champions League place, and piling the pressure on PSG.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lyon have been eliminated from the Europa League following their 2-0 home loss to Celta Vigo in the second leg of the round of 16 (1-1 in the first leg). Lyon were hampered by Moussa Niakhaté's red card in the 19th minute. Rueda opened the scoring just after the hour mark, before Jutglà sealed the Spanish side's qualification in additional time....

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as scheduled" with "all teams" taking part amid doubts about Iran's presence at the tournament.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Senegal's football federation said Thursday that it would appeal the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to strip the country's team of its Africa Cup of Nations and award the title to Morocco. Senegal beat Morocco in Rabat on January 18, a victory that was short-lived after CAF reversed Senegal's win two months later. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

After Senegal were stripped of their title and Morocco were crowned winners, African football faces some big questions.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Following the unprecedented decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand it to Morocco, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Eurosport's Ruben Slagter. Not only is our guest troubled by the decision itself, but also the opacity of its timing and communication: the delayed ruling, coupled with its quiet release during a major...

#sports #eu

France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Following the unprecedented decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand it to Morocco, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Eurosport's Ruben Slagter. Not only is our guest troubled by the decision itself, but also the opacity of its timing and communication: the delayed ruling, coupled with its quiet release during a major...

#sports #eu

France24 - Sports (A month ago)

PSG and Liverpool will face each other in the Champions League for the second consecutive year, this time in the quarter-finals. After being defeated 1-0 by Galatasaray in the first leg, the Reds completely turned the situation around in the return leg, winning 4-0. This gives them the chance to take revenge on the French side, who knocked them out...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Liverpool stormed into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to set up a last-eight clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Senegalese reacted with anger and dismay on Wednesday after their national team was sensationally stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of tournament hosts Morocco. African football authorities said Senegal was "declared to have forfeited the match" after a protest walk-off during the final.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 18, 2026: The Africa Cup of Nations has seen another unbelievable turn as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of their 2025 African Champions title, to give it to Morocco. Also, the Guardian reveals that the UK took part in negotiations between Iran and the United States in Geneva...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Africa's governing football body has issued more than $1 million in fines after the chaotic scenes at the end of the AFCON final. In addition, a number of players and Senegal's coach face bans.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has qualified for the tournament. The ethical conflicts of this soccer competition grow more complex each week.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Morocco were stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Monday by the CAF Appeal Board. Morocco saw their appeal upheld more than two months after they lost the chaotic final to Senegal, during which several Senegalese players controversially walked off the pitch.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Morocco have been crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions after a major ruling stripped Senegal of the title. Senegal intends to appeal the unprecedented decision.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The French team swept into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-0 win at Chelsea FC, sealing an emphatic 8-2 aggregate victory in their last-16 tie.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is "declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Senegalese national football team said they will appeal after they were stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory on Tuesday, with Morocco declared the new 2025 champions over a protest walk-off during the final in January. African football authorities said Senegal was "declared to have forfeited the match" by leaving the pitch.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Iran is pressing FIFA to move its men's soccer World Cup matches out of the US, escalating a dispute that has spilled from politics into sport.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Iran's football federation is holding discussions with global governing body FIFA about moving the Islamic Republic's World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico. US President Donald Trump said last week that Iran's team should not travel to the tournament "for their own life and safety".

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Chelsea on Tuesday for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Having won the first leg at home 5-2, Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favourites to advance.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

At the Impact Academy in Cairo, girls from socially disadvantaged backgrounds learn to box. In a society marked by prejudice and violence against women, they want to go their own way.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Olympique Lyonnais could only manage a 0-0 draw on the road against Le Havre. Lyon (4th place) have fallen behind Marseille (3rd place) and are seeing Lille (5th place) close in.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Mexico City sets new world record after more than 9,000 people took part in a massive open-air soccer class. The record comes as Mexico prepares to help host the FIFA World Cup in June.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

In a breathtaking showdown, France held on to their Six Nations crown after edging England 48–46 on Saturday at the Stade de France. Thomas Ramos drilled the winning penalty at the buzzer, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey etched his name into the record books, sealing a dramatic victory that gives Les Bleus back-to-back titles.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

France on Saturday retained their Six Nations title in a nail-biting match against England that saw the lead change hands numerous times, as the two sides scored a combined 13 tries. While France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey broke records by scoring four tries, it was Thomas Ramos who edged a win for Les Bleus with a last-minute penalty.

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RT - Sport (2 months ago)

Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina won her second gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics Read Full Article at RT.com

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

French rowers Noam Mouelle and Tobias Bernard will captain University of Cambridge and University of Oxford in the men's Boat Race on the River Thames next month, marking the first time both crews are led by French-born captains.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

African football's governing body CAF says it made the decision to postpone it's top women's tournament to ensure "the best possible conditions." It's not the first time the tournament has been moved at short notice.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Thanks to Endrick's lucky goal in the final minutes of the game, Lyon still have a chance of qualifying for the Europa League quarter-finals when they play at home next week. Meanwhile, Lille conceded a goal against Aston Villa and now need a miracle to continue their European adventure.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Iran's participation in the World Cup seems to be slipping further away on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump saying that Team Melli players would not be "safe” if they came to the United States.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A year later than planned, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is taking place in Morocco. The star players are impressing fans, but the familiar problems remain.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Calls for equal pay have increased after South Africa won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. The victory comes after years of planning and investing in the game.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Jordan is set to make its World Cup debut, but military conflict and the US government may keep fans at home. Those wishing to travel with their team are calling for answers on visas from FIFA and the US.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

After twice being caught up by an ambitious Blues side, Paris Saint-Germain finally won 5-2, putting one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Scoring three goals in the last quarter of an hour, PSG seem to have restored the confidence they displayed last season. They have five days to rest before travelling to London for the second leg.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris St Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday, helped by a costly error from goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The sides had been level at 2-2 after Chelsea twice came from behind at the Parc des Princes.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Iran's possible withdrawal would test FIFA's ability to keep the World Cup insulated from geopolitics. With Iran signaling it may boycott the event, the field for the sport's biggest tournament now looks less settled.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The Iranian women's football team has split between Malaysia and Australia after their Asian Cup exit. Some players remain in Australia under humanitarian visas, while the rest await a flight home amid safety concerns.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The return leg will take place on March 18 in Barcelona.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Calls are growing for Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian national team at the Asian Cup. With serious punishment looming, five players have reportedly escaped Iran's supervision amid safety concerns.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Jules Segers won the bronze medal in the Super-G, while Aurélie Richard took silver. France now has a total of five medals.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The five Iranian women football players will be allowed to stay in Australia due to concerns about their safety if they returned home.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

In a change from the silence of their first game, Iran's women's national team saluted their anthem against Australia on Thursday. It appears to be another case of authorities cracking down on sport as a tool of protest.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

RC Lens gave Metz no chance (3-0). This victory puts them just one point behind PSG with nine games left to play.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Italy ⁠pulled off ​their first-ever win over England at the 33rd ​attempt with a 23-18 victory at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday as the visitors slumped to a third ​successive ‌Six Nations defeat after Leonardo Marin's ⁠try eight minutes from time.

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RT - Sport (2 months ago)

Russian athletes have taken their first medals in the Winter Paralympic Games since 2014 Read Full Article at RT.com

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RT - Sport (2 months ago)

Italians erupt in applause for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Winter Paralympics 2026 Read Full Article at RT.com

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Scotland scored seven tries to France's six in a thrilling 50-40 win at Murrayfield on Saturday, ending the defending champions' Grand Slam charge and ensuring the Six Nations title race goes to the final day.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

The Russian flag made its first appearance at a Paralympics medal ceremony in 12 years on Saturday as Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev took bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events, earning a polite smattering of applause from the crowd in Cortina.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Some spectators booed Russia's athletes as they marched under their own flag in the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Friday. The International Paralympic Committee in February lifted a long-running ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags and anthems due to their role in the ongoing war in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Formula 1 is kicking off the new season with some big rule changes. Drivers will have to focus on energy management—and not everyone is thrilled about it. Plus, there are two new teams: Audi and Cadillac.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Laura Müller is Formula 1's first female race engineer, taking crucial decisions for Haas driver Esteban Ocon. On International Women's Day, Turn 6 at Melbourne's Albert Park race track is to be named after her.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Lens can still dream of an improbable double. With only four points behind PSG in Ligue 1, Lens are now only two wins away from lifting their first-ever French Cup. Pierre Sage's side beat Lyon on penalties on Thursday in the quarter-finals. They will face Toulouse for a spot in the final, while Strasbourg host Nice in the second semi-final.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Morocco parted ways with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, just three months before the World Cup, and appointed Mohamed Ouahbi as his successor, the national football federation said. Regragui departs despite leading Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Ouahbi, 49, previously guided the country to the Under-20 World Cup title in October.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

After weeks of uncertainty, football's governing body in Africa has announced the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which had been slated to start in mid-March.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

With 100 days to go until World Cup 2026 starts, the war between co-host USA and qualifiers Iran poses serious questions. Spiraling prices, safety and reluctant host cities are among the other unresolved issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Just weeks after hosting the Winter Olympics, northern Italy is set to host the Winter Paralympic Games. DW fills you in on what you need to know.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Afghanistan's female players are used to fighting and waiting. Months after their reintroduction to internationals, they now wait on another game and must wrestle with FIFA doubling down on a country that rejected them.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A wave of violence set off by the killing of a Mexican drug cartel boss has raised concerns about security ahead of the World Cup. FIFA and Mexican offiicals have played down any risk.

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