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France vs Morocco World Cup quarterfinal: African side looks to exact revenge

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France’s Mbappe and Morocco’s Saibari have been scoring goals for fun. | Photo Credit: AFP In Boston, a city built by successive waves of migration and layered loyalties, France’s World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco will be more than a meeting of two sides. It is a rematch, a footballing test and a reunion of friends,…

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Paolini ends Eala’s fairytale run, sets up last-eight clash with Kostyuk

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Paolini ends Eala’s fairytale run, sets up last-eight clash with Kostyuk

Jasmine Paolini was made to work hard for her victory. | Photo Credit: AFP Few bonds in the world are formed as quickly as the one between an eager audience and an exciting sportsperson. It is like love at first sight, with the infatuation deep from the very first encounter. Jasmine Paolini experienced this first…

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Ruthless Kostyuk packs off Paolini, sets up last-four clash with Noskova

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Ruthless Kostyuk packs off Paolini, sets up last-four clash with Noskova

Marta Kostyuk didn’t allow Jasmine Paolini a single chance to break. | Photo Credit: AP Centre Court at Wimbledon barely sleeps. Less than 15 hours after Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime put on a five-hour, 15-minute classic, Marta Kostyuk and Jasmine Paolini were out there for their women’s quarterfinal. Wednesday’s fixture, much to the disappointment…

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FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina’s win over Egypt

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FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina’s win over Egypt

Chairman of FIFA referees committee, Pierluigi Collina, during training. | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup ​round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with ‌complete independence. In an interview published on inside.fifa.com on Thursday (July…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Egyptian Football Association ‘cannot remain silent’ about officiating in loss to Argentina

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Egyptian Football Association ‘cannot remain silent’ about officiating in loss to Argentina

General view of the Egyptian Football Association badge. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday (July 8, 2026) it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt’s 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players criticised the officiating…

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FIFA’s Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban

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FIFA’s Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office. File picture | Photo Credit: AP FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality, a human rights group, after U.S. President Donald Trump helped…

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Prime Volleyball League gets FIVB recognition; Season 5 from November 30

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Prime Volleyball League gets FIVB recognition; Season 5 from November 30

The Prime Volleyball League has received world body FIVB’s recognition as India’s first division league for the sport and will return for its fifth season from November 30, the organisers announced on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). The season 5 players’ auction will be held in Goa on August 17 where franchises will assemble their squads…

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Ruthless Kostyuk packs off Paolini, sets up last-four clash with Noskova

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Ruthless Kostyuk packs off Paolini, sets up last-four clash with Noskova

Marta Kostyuk didn’t allow Jasmine Paolini a single chance to break. | Photo Credit: AP Centre Court at Wimbledon barely sleeps. Less than 15 hours after Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime put on a five-hour, 15-minute classic, Marta Kostyuk and Jasmine Paolini were out there for their women’s quarterfinal. Wednesday’s fixture, much to the disappointment…

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