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Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr’s win to clinch league title
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr.
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PFL MENA Brings 2026 Season Opener To Dubai On May 24 Amid Regional Conflict
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Mohammad Yahya returns to fight on home soil as rising Emirati talent Zamzam Al Hammadi joins fighters from 11 nations at Coca-Cola Arena By: Waad Barakat Dubai is ...
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India Eye U17 Women’s Asian Cup History In Decisive Clash With Lebanon
(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 7 (IANS) The Indian U17 women's team faces its final chance to make the quarterfinal of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 when it takes on Lebanon in its ...
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Germany recalls veteran goalie Manuel Neuer out of retirement for World Cup
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.
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Al-Attiyah Storms To 18Th Jordan Rally Victory
(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Candido Carrera cruised to a comfortable victory at the Jordan Rally yesterday. The Autotek Motorsport S?koda Fabia ...
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Salah’s last game and Guardiola’s likely exit as Premier League reaches finale
The Premier League will say goodbye to West Ham or Tottenham on Sunday.
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Basketball: India To Host FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 At Ahmedabad
(MENAFN - IANS) Beirut (Lebanon), May 13 (IANS) India will host the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad from August 13 to 23, 2026. The FIBA Regional Office-Asia confirmed on Wednesday that this ...
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British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team, Arsenal, on winning the Premier League.
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U-17 Women’s Asian Cup: India Bow Out After Quarterfinal Loss Against China
(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 11 (IANS) India's run in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarterfinals at the Suzhou ...
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Atlanta bracing to host 8 World Cup matches, including semifinal showdown
Atlanta is bracing to host World Cup fans from around the globe and has something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors should prepare for June and July temperatures averaging nearly 90 degrees, but the city known for its sports culture and Southern hospitality is ready to host one of the world's largest sporting events.
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India’s U17 Women’s World Cup Dream Ends With 0-3 Loss To China
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) India's run in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarter-finals at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on ...
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Real Madrid and Dani Carvajal parting ways after end of the season
Veteran defender Dani Carvajal will not return to Real Madrid next season, the club said on Monday.
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AFC U17 Asian Cup: India Face China For A World Cup 2026 Spot
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) India's U17 women's team will face hosts China in the high-stakes quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Monday. ...
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Iran World Cup squad lands in south Turkey for training
Iran's football team arrived in Turkey on Monday for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said.
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AFC U17 Asian Cup: India Women Rout Lebanon 4-0 To Keep QF Hopes Alive
(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 8 (IANS) India kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 4-0 win against Lebanon in Group B of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 here at the Suzhou Taihu ...
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Serie A schedule in chaos, with half teams unsure when they’ll play this weekend
With just three days to go until the start of the penultimate round of Serie A fixtures, half the teams do not know when their matches will be played.
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AFC U-17 Asian Cup: India U17 Women Lose 0-3 To Four-Time Champs Japan
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) The India U17 women's national team went down 0-3 to Japan in their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Group B match at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 4 on ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo enters sixth – and likely final – World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portugal great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia.
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Former F1 Driver, Paralympics Champion Alex Zanardi Dies At 59
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Alex Zanardi, a Formula 1 driver who became a Paralympic gold medalist after losing his legs in a crash, has died at 59.The inspirational Italian passed away on Friday night ...
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750,000 people take to the streets to celebrate Barcelona’s league title
Nearly 750,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona on Monday to celebrate the team's La Liga title parade, according to Spanish media citing local authorities.
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AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup: India Lose Opener To Australia Despite Spirited Display
(MENAFN - IANS) Suzhou (China), May 2 (IANS) India marked their return to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 after a 21-year gap with a 0-2 loss to Australia in a Group B match at Pitch 8 of the ...
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PSG forward Dembélé voted Ligue 1’s best player for 2nd straight season
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second straight year.
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Iran Officials Aim To Meet With FIFA, Discuss World Cup Issues
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA's leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.Mehdi Taj, president of Iran's soccer ...
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Barcelona can clinch La Liga when it hosts Real Madrid
It would be a day to remember at Camp Nou if Barcelona can beat Real Madrid and clinch the Spanish league in one swoop.
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Running In Kandura: UAE Resident Sets Guinness World Record At London Marathon
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) After similar challenges in a business suit and coveralls, Sedique Ahamed says the kandura was the toughest By: Haneen Dajani Running a marathon is hard enough and ...
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PSG returns to Champions League final as Dembélé goal stifles Bayern Munich
Ousmane Dembélé scored early and Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Bayern Munich with a 1-1 draw to reach the Champions League final again on Wednesday.
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Andreeva Fends Off Baptiste Challenge To Reach Madrid Open Final
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A disciplined Mirra Andreeva saw off a late challenge from Hailey Baptiste to prevail 6-4 7-6(8) in a battle of nerves on Thursday to reach the final of the Madrid ...
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks
FIFA has invited the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters for talks over the country's participation at this year's World Cup, a source told AFP on Tuesday.
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PSL: The Father Who Never Watched Cricket, Now Raising Three Fast Bowlers
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Having played a key role in Hyderabad Kingsmen's stunning run to the Eliminator 2 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), young pace bowler Hunain Shah is now enjoying the ...
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Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver on Thursday.
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IPL: Gill, Buttler Guide Gujarat To Comfortable Win Over Bengaluru
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Sparkling cameos by skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler complemented a stellar display with the ball and in the field, carrying Gujarat Titans to a four-wicket victory over ...
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Defending champion PSG faces 6-time winner Bayern in Champions League semifinal
Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain hosts six-time winner Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.
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PSG leads Lens by just 4 points as race for French league title heats up
The suspense remains intense in Ligue 1, where Paris Saint-Germain is not as dominant as on the European stage at this crucial final stretch.
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Iran says football team preparing for ‘proud participation’ at World Cup in US
An Iranian government spokesperson says the men's national team is preparing for "proud and successful participation" in its World Cup games in the United States.
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Yamal to miss rest of Barcelona season but be fit for World Cup with Spain
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of Barcelona's season but should be healed from a leg injury in time to play for Spain at the World Cup, the club said on Thursday.
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Most of Iranian women’s soccer team decline Australia last-minute airport asylum offers
The Iranian women's soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials, who sought to ensure the women understood they were being offered asylum.
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Iran ‘negotiating’ with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico
Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's football federation said.
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FIFA president says has full confidence in World Cup host Mexico despite cartel violence
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and that he has "full confidence" in Mexico as a host country for this year's World Cup soccer tournament despite violent incidents following the death of a powerful drug lord that left at least 70 people dead.
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Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea.
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Tchouameni says Real Madrid victory for ‘everyone against racism’
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".
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Ronaldo buys stake in Spanish second-division Almeria
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Saudi-owned Spanish second-division club Almeria.
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Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
Hugo Alejandro Pérez was in his house a few miles from the Mexican stadium that is slated to host FIFA World Cup games when gunfire and explosions erupted just outside his door.
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Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final
A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal that saw supporters try to storm the field.
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PSG’s Dembélé out of Metz game with calf injury
Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has a calf injury and will miss Saturday's Ligue 1 game against Metz.
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Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match.
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Liverpool targets famous Champions League comeback against PSG
Liverpool is aiming for another famous Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
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Barcelona needs comeback against Atletico Madrid to return to Champions League semifinals
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet for the fifth time in less than two months on Tuesday, with the Catalan club needing to overcome a two-goal disadvantage to return to the Champions League semifinals.
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Arsenal faces pivotal week in Champions League and Premier League
A crucial week for Arsenal starts Wednesday night against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinals.
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