France24 - Sports (13 hours ago)

The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games began its journey from Olympia using a back-up flame after bad weather disrupted the ceremony. It will travel nearly 12,000 km across Greece and Italy, carried by 10,001 torchbearers, before reaching Milan's San Siro stadium for the 6 February opening ceremony.

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France24 - Sports (20 hours ago)

Just three days after their spectacular Champions League win over Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain return to Ligue 1 action on Saturday with a tricky trip to Monaco. Unbeaten in the league for over two months, the Parisians aim to tighten their grip on top spot.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A day ago)

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The measure had been imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 days ago)

Iran is to boycott next week's draw for the 2026 World Cup after several members of its planned delegation were denied visas for the United States.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

Lyon surged to the top of the Europa League on Matchday 5 after a dominant 6–0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday in Serbia, a victory powered by a hat-trick from captain Corentin Tolisso.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

The International Judo Federation on Thursday restored Russia's right to compete under its flag, a move hailed in Moscow as "historic" but condemned by Ukraine as a betrayal of peace as the war continues.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 days ago)

Olympic and world champion gymnast Angelina Melnikova will not compete in the German league finals after her club severed ties. Melnikova's participation was controversial due to her support of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

With nine defeats in 12 matches, Liverpool are in the midst of their worst run in 71 years. "It's a shock for everyone," admitted head coach Arne Slot after their 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

Midfielder Vitinha scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 in a thrilling Champions League match on Wednesday. The Portuguese cancelled out Richarlison's opener before striking again after the break, with Randal Kolo Muani also on target for Spurs.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

In the Champions League, Olympique de Marseille beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Marseille are 19th in the table and still in contention for a playoff spot.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Olympique de Marseille revived their Champions League campaign on Tuesday with a spirited 2–1 comeback against Newcastle United, powered by a second-half brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The victory at the Stade Vélodrome halted Newcastle's winning run and lifted the French side back into contention in the group.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure for the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup, that will keep top the top ranking teams – Spain, Argentina, France and England – separate from each other until the final rounds.

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

Olympique de Marseille host Newcastle on Tuesday on Matchday 5 of the Champions League. With three points from four games, OM are in danger.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Cristiano Ronaldo was a special guest at Donald Trump's dinner with Saudi Arabia's crown prince at the White House. Political experts explain why the football star was more than just a plus one.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Olympic and world champion gymnast Angelina Melnikova will not compete in the German league finals after her club severed ties. Her participation was controversial due to her support of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

LOSC beat Paris FC (4-2) thanks to a brace from Olivier Giroud. Lille go up to fourth place in the Ligue 1 standings.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice and set up two more tries as Les Bleus overcame Australia 48-33 in Paris on Saturday, handing the Wallabies their first winless European tour since 1958. France is now a top seed at the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

The failure of Nigeria's men to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup has prompted criticism and raised serious questions about the country's player-development system.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

Now that they have qualified, Germany head into the final part of their 2026 World Cup preparations. Here's what to know.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Cristiano Ronaldo and his future-wife Georgia were at the White House on November 18 as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Achraf Hakimi on Wednesday became the first defender in over half a century to win African Footballer of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, topping Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen after a trophy-filled season with PSG.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Belgium, Spain and Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The 16 European nations that will compete in the playoffs have also been decided. They will hope to take one of the four spots still up for grabs.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Curacao on Tuesday became the smallest ever country to qualify for the football World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica earned the tiny Caribbean nation enough points to squeeze into next year's finals. The 2026 tournament will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Modern technologies have made it possible to buy up tickets moments after their release and instantly put them up for resale, often at an egregious mark-up. But the industry argues a ban will fuel the black market.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz have enlisted the services of Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova, who has publicly backed Russian President Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

After a big win against Slovakia, Germany have secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The Palestinian national team has never played a full international in Europe. But, on Saturday, it filled a stadium and the streets of Bilbao in a match against a Basque team keen to amplify its own cause.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Germany crushed Slovakia while the Netherlands defeated Lithuania. Both nations have now qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is set for a spell on the sidelines after the team confirmed he suffered a left calf strain during Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. ESPN reported the 21-year-old centre is expected to miss "a few weeks”.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Fans and the media were surprised and disappointed by Leroy Sané's return to the German team. However, the winger helped Germany secure a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The Atlantic island nation erupted with joy after its historic 3–0 home win over Eswatini secured a berth in football's 2026 World Cup across North America.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The Palestinian national team has never played a full international in Europe. But, on Saturday, it filled a stadium and the streets of Bilbao in a match against a Basque team keen to amplify its own cause.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, France will wrap up their qualifying campaign this Sunday in Baku against Azerbaijan. But there's still plenty on the line: with just seven months to go before the tournament, this is a prime opportunity for several fringe players, including Lucas Chevalier, Rayan Cherki and Hugo Ekitiké, to make their...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

France are set to wrap up their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign this Sunday in Azerbaijan. Already through after Thursday's 4–0 win over Ukraine, Les Bleus will be without the injured Kylian Mbappé and Eduardo Camavinga. Manu Koné is suspended and has not been replaced in the squad.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

France defeated Azerbaijan (3-1). France had already qualified.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Les Bleus fended off a major scare from Fiji Saturday after the game drew equal following France's early 21-point lead. A pair of crucial tries from centre Nicolas Depoortère secured France's victory and brought the team's four-game losing streak to an end. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The NFL's first game in the German capital since 1994 was a major success for American football fans, but the country's stadiums are ageing fast.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Germany have two games left in their World Cup qualifying campaign. To get the two wins they need, head coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected his final squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz have enlisted the services of Angelina Melnikova. She's a star athlete who has blurred the lines between sports and politics.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Former Spanish football association president Luis Rubiales was hit by a flurry of eggs launched by his own uncle at the book launch for his memoir late Thursday. Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault by Spain's High Court in February after kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso without her consent.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 14: Le Parisien interviews Jesse Hughes, the lead singer of Eagles of Death Metal, who performed at the Bataclan on the night of the Paris attacks. He talks about how that night changed his life forever. Also: Le Temps headlines on Italy's investigation into chilling claims European tourists paid to kill Sarajevo...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

America, here we come! France secured their place in the 2026 World Cup by beating Ukraine 4-0 at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappé led the team with a brace, reaching a new milestone of 400 career goals. The match featured a tribute before kickoff to the victims of the November 13, 2015 attacks.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

France clinched a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Portugal were forced to wait after a 2-0 loss in Dublin, while Italy's late goal in Moldova delayed Norway's qualification.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

France face Ukraine in Paris on Thursday in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé's side will secure their spot in the tournament with a victory. The match will take place in a significant context, on the tenth anniversary of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in the French capital.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

OL Lyonnes defeated Wolfsburg (3-1) in the Women's Champions League. Lyon now top the table.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Liverpool FC have lodged an official complaint with the BBC after the broadcaster featured former The Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie in a discussion about journalistic standards - a decision that has angered both the club and Hillsborough survivors, reports The Athletic. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with The Athletic's Liverpool FC reporter James...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Several arrest warrants have been issued in connection with a betting scandal that has rocked Turkish football.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

France face Ukraine and Azerbaijan this week to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain won (3-2) away at Olympique Lyonnais. PSG are back at the top of the table, while OL are seventh.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

For the next five years, Qatar will host the Under-17 Men's World Cup on an annual basis. What does this mean for the teenagers playing and for the hosts?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

On their return to Paris two years on from winning the World Cup, South Africa outclassed France 32-17 on Saturday night despite going a man down before half-time.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

A fourteen-man South Africa beat France 32-17 in Paris on Saturday after Lood De Jager's shoulder charge on full-back Thomas Ramos saw the South African lock given a red card. Although les Bleus took an early lead in the second half the South African side fought back to win the Autumn Nations Series match.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

France host South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday night for a blockbuster clash to kick off their Autumn Internationals campaign. Les Bleus will be facing the Springboks for the first time since narrowly losing in the same stadium to the eventual champions in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich have made history by winning 16 straight games to start the season. How have the team got this good under the leadership of Vincent Kompany?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Away fans are not at the match in Birmingham, but several hundred police officers have been deployed. Protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis are anticipated near the stadium, which is in a residential area.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

At least 18 of 21 total suspects have been arrested. It comes just a week after the Turkish Football Federation suspended 149 referees following an investigation.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Stuttering Aston Villa edged past Maccabi Tel Aviv (2-0) on a challenging evening on and off the pitch to strengthen their position in the Europa League.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Les Gones are no longer undefeated. Olympique Lyonnais, with a largely revamped lineup, lost 2-0 to Sevilla on Thursday, suffering their first defeat of the season in the Europa League. However, their goal of finishing in the top eight remains within reach.

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RT - Sport (3 weeks ago)

Alexander Ovechkin made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first player in NHL history to score 900 regular-season goals Read Full Article at RT.com

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

FIFA announced Wednesday that it has created a new annual honour, the FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World, celebrating individuals who use football to promote unity and hope. The prize will be awarded during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Olympique de Marseille's bid to reach the Champions League knockout stages suffered a devastating setback on Wednesday night, as a stoppage-time goal from Atalanta's Lazar Samardzic sealed a 1-0 defeat at the Stade Vélodrome.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Just 12 years ago, one of India's World Cup winners had to dress as a boy to play cricket. Now, with the trophy won and an equal pay deal in place, women's sport in the country looks set to realize its potential.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain lost to Bayern Munich (2-1) in the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi were forced off with injuries.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich extended their perfect start to the season with a 2–1 victory over title-holders Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, in a Champions League clash overshadowed by an injury to Achraf Hakimi and a red card for Luis Diaz, who had earlier scored both goals.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain host Bayern Munich on Matchday 4 of the Champions League. Ousmane Dembélé, whose availability was doubtful over the weekend because of discomfort in his right thigh, will finally be in the squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Opener Shafali Verma struck 87 and picked up two wickets to help lead India to a comprehensive 52-run win over South Africa. Allrounder Deepti Sharma also claimed a five-wicket haul in the sold-out final in Mumbai.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

A squad of female refugee footballers exiled from Afghanistan under Taliban rule played in their first international matches at the FIFA Unites: Women's Series late last month in Morocco. The Afghan Women United players hope that FIFA will recognise the squad as Afghanistan's national women's team and allow it to compete in official international...

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

A viral video purports to show the NEOM Stadium – the venue slated for construction as part of the eponymous Saudi Arabian megaproject – perched atop a skyscraper. In reality, these AI-generated images, created by an online user, do not reflect the official project. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

A Brazilian volleyballer in Albania has been asked to undertake a gender test after rival teams raised concerns. Nayara Ferreira says she is baffled and broken by what has happened to her.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's women cricketers for their "historic” victory over South Africa in the final of the Women's World Cup on Sunday. Amid increasing investment in the women's game, more Indian girls are seeing cricket as a viable career.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The English striker's brace against Cologne eased Bayern Munich into the third round of the German Cup. He has been in prolific form this season.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The alleged incident happened during the ICC Women's World Cup when two Australian players left their hotel to go to a cafe. Police say the arrested man has a criminal record.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

In Ligue 1, RC Lens defeated Lorient (3-0) and are now third behind Paris and Marseille.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

24-year-old Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time on Sunday by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Italian's maiden crown in Paris will see Sinner return to the pinnacle of men's tennis when the ATP rankings are updated on Monday.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

After winning the Shanghai Masters 1000 title, Monaco's Valentin Vacherot secured a fine victory over Cameron Norrie in Paris. He will now face a top-10 player in the quarter-finals.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Turkish football has been hit by a major betting scandal. More than 150 referees are accused of betting on matches — including officials from the top-flight Super Lig.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Proposals for a €100 million investment in women's football will be voted on at the DFB's next general assembly. Meanwhile, the German team edged past France to advance to the Nations League final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Turkish football has been hit by a major betting scandal. More than 150 referees are accused of betting on matches — including officials from the top-flight Super Lig.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ligue 1 matchday 10 was full of surprises. With nine matches scheduled on Wednesday, the day promised to be intense. Heavily favoured against Lorient, PSG could only manage a 1-1 draw. The European champions still retained the top spot in the league, ahead of Monaco, who rose to second place after their spectacular 5-3 victory over Nantes.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

France drew (2-2) against Germany in the semi-final return leg and are out of the Women's Nations League. Germany will face Spain in the final.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Final preparations are underway for the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Not all of the work will be done in time for the opening ceremony.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Hall of Famer Chauncy Billups and Heats guard Terry Rozier are two of some 30 people arrested in two gambling probes. FBI Director Kash Patel said that the fraud was backed by the La Cosa Nostra crime families.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

In 2019, the NBA was frozen out of its biggest overseas market. The relationship is now improving, but there are no guarantees ― especially with Beijing and Washington engaged in a trade war.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Afghanistan's female footballers have been fighting in exile to get back to playing internationally for years. On Sunday, their moment arrived, but their mission is far from complete.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Speaking to DW, the South African runner vows to continue her fight against sex eligibility rules and calls out "weak leadership" from World Athletics.

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RT - Sport (A month ago)

The ISU has launched a probe after Chinese skaters were filmed with an "inappropriate” DF-61 missile plush at a Grand Prix event Read Full Article at RT.com

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Residents in the city of Munich have voted in favor of bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Meanwhile, Germany's police union has called for tighter security at train stations. DW has more.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Toronto Raptors 121-103. Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

The plan to play European league matches abroad is already starting to unravel, though there are many in power who want to keep it alive. Germany has often stood out in these moments, and looks like it will again.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

On Sunday, the citizens of Munich voted in favor of their city hosting the Summer Olympics. The result could impact the aspirations of other German hopefuls.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona (2-1) in a spiky first El Clasico of the season. Madrid have a 5-point lead in the standings.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Jude Bellingham's goal, following an early scoring by Kylian Mbappé, helped Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win a tense El Clasico and move five points clear of their bitter rivals at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Armel Le Cléac'h, skipper of the Maxi Banque Populaire XI, never leaves anything to chance as he and co-skipper Sébastien Josse prepare for the 2025 Transat Café-L'OR, formerly the Transat Jacques Vabre. Former winners of the Ultim division, the duo will face thousands of nautical miles of unpredictable Atlantic waters, where tactical decisions,...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Barcelona and Real Madrid are gearing up for the first Clásico clash of the season on Sunday, with the Catalans looking to clinch a fifth consecutive win against the league leaders. Lamine Yamal's midweek comments, claiming that Real Madrid "steal and complain", have upped the ante ahead of what was already a much-anticipated fixture.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Lyon climbed the overall rankings after winning the Europa League for the third time, while Nice slipped once again. Meanwhile, Lille put on a spectacular performance against Greek side PAOK. Despite a tough first half, they fought hard to get back into the game, but their efforts ultimately came to nothing.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tour de France organisers on Thursday revealed the 2026 route will see the men's race starting in Barcelona and the women's race in Switzerland, before both peletons tackle circuits heavy on mountain racing. The men's race will once again include a final stage climb in Paris's Montmartre neighbourhood.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Despite a valiant second half, Marseille were caught off guard by Sporting Portugal in the final minutes. "It's scandalous,” said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, OM's Gabonese striker. Marseille had been riding high after an almost perfect first half, but the turning point of the match came when Emerson Palmieri was shown a red card. This marked...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Second-half substitutes Geny Catamo and Alisson Santos scored to lift Sporting to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday, ending the French side's five-match winning streak.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain crushed Bayer Leverkusen (7-2) in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. With three wins in three games, the reigning champions are top of the table.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Returning Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele urged his teammates to stay focused after a 7-2 Champions League rout of Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. PSG, the defending champions, won their third straight group match, scoring six goals with 10 men after Illia Zabarnyi's red card. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

After Afghanistan's women's team were denied entry to the UAE for a tournament, Morocco has stepped in as hosts. The team, which now has a new name, will be making a return to the international stage after four years.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris Saint-Germain face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League this Tuesday. Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos are back in the squad after missing more than a month.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany player Lena Oberdorf will be out of action for months after suffering another cruciate ligament tear. How is this injury treated, and why does it affect women more often?

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos were named in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday after injury layoffs. Dembele returns from a hamstring injury sustained in September, providing a boost for coach Luis Enrique amid PSG's ongoing injury troubles.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

After four years fighting for recognition, Afghanistan's female footballers thought they would finally get it this week. Instead they are stuck waiting at airports and at home, with their visas to enter the UAE rejected.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Afghanistan's female footballers were forced to flee to all parts of the globe after the return of the Taliban. After four years of fighting to represent their country on the pitch again, they are about to do just that.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

In table tennis, France have won the European Teams Championship for the first time since 1998, beating Romania in the final.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Marseille leapfrogged Paris Saint-Germain to go top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday night after a 6-2 thrashing of Le Havre, with Mason Greenwood scoring four of the goals.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris Saint-Germain retained top spot in Ligue 1 after coming back from 3-1 down to clinch a point against Strasbourg in Friday evening's Matchday 8 opener. Marseille could leapfrog both teams into first place with a win over Le Havre on Saturday.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A scandal over Malaysia's alleged illegal use of foreigners in Asian Cup qualifying has focused attention on the practice of naturalization to improve national teams.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

London's Royal Albert Hall has swapped violins for loincloths this week as 40 sumo wrestlers take part in the city's first Grand Sumo Tournament in 34 years. The five-day event marks the Japan Sumo Association's first outing abroad since 2013, bringing the ancient sport's rituals and muscle to one of the world's most iconic stages.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

American skier Jim Morrison has descended the extremely steep and dangerous North Face of Mount Everest on skis. He dedicated his success to his partner, who died in a fatal accident.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Malaysia found seven new ringers for a 4-0 win against Vietnam. But FIFA says it was too good to be true, alleging "cheating," because none had the Malaysian-born grandparent they would need to play for the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany made sure World Cup qualifying in October ended with two wins, overcoming a loud crowd in Northern Ireland.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Third-choice goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi emerged as Morocco's unlikely hero on Wednesday, saving the decisive penalty to seal a dramatic 5-4 shootout victory over France and send the Atlas Lions to their first-ever Under-20 World Cup final, where they will take on Argentina.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Five more countries have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England is the first European country to do so and will be playing alongside the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the high-profile football competition next year. It is to be played across three countries: US, Canada and Mexico.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

A late equaliser for Hungary denied Portugal an early World Cup berth even as Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer in qualifiers history with 41 goals.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal clinched the last automatic African berths for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, securing comfortable victories to join Algeria, Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco and Tunisia at next year's global tournament in North America.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win their qualifying group with two games to spare.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Israel has failed in its attempt to get the Court of Arbitration for Sport to force Indonesia to allow its athletes to participate in the world artistic gymnastics championships.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany's World Cup qualification has not been smooth sailing, but the team now appears to be heading to calm waters.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Spain continue their perfect performance, bringing them one step closer to qualification. In the match against Georgia, La Roja achieved a decisive victory, despite the absence of several key players. "We could have won by a greater margin," said Luis De La Fuente after the match.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Following his goal and assist in France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan, Kylian Mbappé will not be closing in on Olivier Giroud's national team scoring record this October. The French team captain is leaving the squad due to injury. Meanwhile, the French are getting closer to securing their place at the 2026 World Cup. Leading their group by a large...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

France moved three points closer to qualification for next year's World Cup with Kylian Mbappé, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin all on target in a comfortable 3-0 Group D win over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Friday. Mbappé is set to miss their next qualifier against Iceland on Monday after taking a knock to his ankle.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Twelve years later, Algeria are back at the World Cup. The Fennecs booked their ticket to the US, Canada and Mexico by defeating Somalia 3–0. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored one goal and provided two assists.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

India's top football league stands on the brink of collapse. Could this crisis finally force the sport to rebuild from the ground up?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany's biggest women's team has fallen behind just as women's football boomed. What can the Bundesliga champions do?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expensive, polluting and political yet.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Egypt became the 19th team to secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 victory against Djibouti. Mohamed Salah, who scored a brace, brought his goal tally for Egypt to 63.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The new Champions League season is here with a new format, new rising stars and a big challenge for Bayern Munich.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 2-1 in their opening match of the Women's Champions League. Melchie Dumornay scored a brace.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco, despite more than a week of anti-government protests. Young Moroccans marched for a ninth straight night on Sunday demanding an end to corruption and a change of government.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A consortium led by Saudi Arabia and a key figure in Donald Trump's circle have brokered a big money deal for video game publisher Electronic Arts. It looks to be something bigger than pure business.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Lille and Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 in Ligue 1. Ethan Mbappé, who came on as a substitute a few minutes earlier, equalised against his former club.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Beaten by Marseille less than two weeks ago, PSG need to prove they're still in charge of the league by winning away to European contenders Lille. The Parisians are still missing several key players.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

On his return to action a month on from the US Open, Novak Djokovic battled past Marin Cilic (7-6, 6-4) to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters. With a combined age of 75 (38 and 37 respectively), the two veterans played out the oldest matchup in the history of Masters tournaments.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer made history by saving three penalties in a row to secure his team's 1-0 win over AS Roma, their second victory in as many Europa League fixtures this season. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer saved three consecutive penalties in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 Europa League win over Roma on Thursday. Hakon Haraldsson's early strike gave the French side the lead, while Roma failed to capitalise on a late Aissa Mandi handball that offered them a lifeline.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

East Germany's political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The women's football transfer record was broken four times in two months this year and has risen almost 600% since 2019. It reflects a growing commercial relevance but poses issues for some, including the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Germany's men head to the European Team Championship of chess in Georgia with the wind in their sails. A rising star and a surprise late bloomer offer the European country hope but India remain a powerhouse.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, clinching a 2-1 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Depleted PSG battled back after Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead, securing a dramatic victory at the Olympic Stadium.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Olympique Marseille roundly defeated Ajax Amsterdam (4-0) in the Champions League on Tuesday. This is Marseille's first victory in the competition since 2022.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet in the Champions League on Wednesday in a clash between two of the favourites to win the competition this season. Defending champion PSG is aiming to join Real Madrid as the only team to retain the title in the modern era. Madrid won it three times in a row from 2016-18. Other than that, no team has won it in...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Olympique de Marseille crushed Ajax Amsterdam 4-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Igor Paixao scoring twice inside 12 minutes before Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed the win. The Brazilian winger opened his Marseille account after six minutes and quickly doubled his tally.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Olympique de Marseille host Ajax Amsterdam in Champions League Matchday 2. Marseille want to confirm their good form in Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit, having had a season that lasted nearly a whole year.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Israel has been coming under growing international pressure after UN experts classified its actions in the Gaza Strip as genocide. UEFA could become the first sports federation to suspend Israel.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

India won the Asia Cup Twenty20 final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday, but refused to collect the championship trophy from Pakistan's interior minister.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Tadej Pogacar retained his world title in Kigali, Rwanda. He spent more than 60 kilometres alone at the front.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won his second consecutive world road cycling title after an epic race in Rwanda on Sunday. The 267km race marked a historic staging of the championships in Kigali, Rwanda's hilly capital, with a punishing, cobbled circuit up a relentless climb. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed first place in Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Auxerre at the Parc des Princes, thanks to goals from Illya Zabarnyi and Lucas Beraldo. But the victory came at a cost: Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both went off injured, leaving their participation in Wednesday's Champions League showdown with Barcelona in...

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