Football
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For Iraq amputees soccer team, healing is the goal
BAGHDAD: As a seven-year-old boy in Baghdad, Mohamed Ali dreamt of becoming a goalkeeper – until a car bomb in…
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Iraq crowned WAFF champs
ERBIL: The Iraqi National Futsal team, dominated by Kurds, were crowned champions of West Asian Football Federation’s (WAFF) major Futsal…
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8 medical personnel to be tried for Maradona death
BUENOS AIRES: Eight medical personnel will stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego…
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1.2 million World Cup tickets sold
DOHA: About 1.2 million tickets have been sold for this year’s World Cup in Qatar, organizers said on Wednesday, putting…
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Bayern Munich confirm signing of Sadio Mane from Liverpool
Berlin: Bayern Munich have signed Sadio Mane from Liverpool, both clubs confirmed Wednesday, as the Senegal attacker has signed a…
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Taiwan condemns China over changes in WCup fan labeling
TAIPEI: Taiwan accused China of “bullying” on Tuesday after the island’s name ended up as “Chinese Taipei” on a FIFA…
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Saudi win first-ever AFC U-23 Cup
TASHKENT: Saudi Arabia became Asian U-23 champions on Sunday after defeating hosts Uzbekistan 2-0 in Tashkent, thanks to superb second…
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Crusaders outclass Blues to win Super Rugby Pacific final
AUCKLAND: The Canterbury Crusaders unleashed a mix of precision and power to beat the Auckland Blues 21-7 in the Super…
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Qatar to house fans in ‘traditional tents’
DOHA: Qatar hopes to house some of the 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup later this…
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England suffer worst home defeat in 94 years; Southgate ‘chastened’
WOLVERHAMPTON: England manager Gareth Southgate accepted responsibility for the Three Lions’ worst home defeat since 1928 as Hungary stormed to…
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Jordan overwhelm Kuwait 3-0
By Chidi Emmanuel KUWAIT: Jordan maintained their 100 percent record in the Asia Cup qualifiers as they claimed a hard-fought…
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Liverpool complete signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica
Liverpool: Liverpool secured the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica on Tuesday for a fee that could rise…
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