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Paris Olympics: France To Provide 24 Hours Security For Israeli Team
Israeli athletes will receive 24-hour protection during the Paris Olympics, France’s interior minister said on Sunday, after a lawmaker said Israel’s delegation was not welcome and called for…
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Aguirre named Mexico head coach for a third time
Javier Aguirre was appointed head coach of Mexico’s national soccer team on Monday, replacing Jaime Lozano who was sacked this month after a disappointing Copa America group-stage exit,…
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Colombia football head arrested on battery charge
The head of the Colombian Football Federation, Ramón Jesurún, and his son have been arrested, following a brawl at Sunday’s Copa América final in Miami.Mr Ramón, 71, and…
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France leading scorer Giroud retires from international football
France’s all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances. “The long-dreaded…
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Spain triumph over England to claim Euro 2024 title
In a thrilling match on Sunday night, Spain’s national team emerged victorious over England with a 2-1 win, securing the Euro 2024 championship. Mikel Oyarzabal’s decisive goal in…
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King Charles wishes England well for Euro final
Britain’s King Charles congratulated England for their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday. He, however, hoped there would be less drama in…
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Euro 2024 final: Kick-off time, date, venue as England take on Spain
Spain was the first team to secure a spot in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, and they have now been joined by the Three Lions of England, setting the…
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NFF calls for applications for position of Supersand Eagles’ Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has requested for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of the Coach of Beach Soccer National Team, otherwise known as…
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Real Madrid to formally present Mbappe next week
Kylian Mbappe will be officially presented as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium next Tuesday, the Spanish giants announced. The confirmation came less than 24 hours…
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President Tinubu supports Nigeria’s FIFA Council re-election bid
President Bola Tinubu has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election into the FIFA Council. The President’s support for the county’s candidate for re-election was contained via…