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Five major issues affecting the FIFA World Cup with 50 days to go
From the US-Israel war on Iran to exorbitant ticket prices and violence in host nations, here's what's gone wrong.
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Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to show solidarity with Palestine
NBA player's profile image shows a Palestinian child blocked from school by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.
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Basketball: France will host the World Cup for the first time, in 2031
France will host the Men's Basketball World Cup for the first time in 2031, the International Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday. Japan will be the host country of the World Cup…
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“We play the same sport”: female footballers demand a collective agreement
This is "no longer acceptable": the captains of the French women's championship teams denounced in a forum on Tuesday the lack of progress in negotiations on the collective agreement for…
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LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series
Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.
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World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting
Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.
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Sports – Coupe de France: Lens qualifies for its first final in 28 years
RC Lens qualified for its first Coupe de France final since 1998. The Sang et Or beat Toulouse (4-1) in a match dominated from start to finish.
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Sports - French Cup: Lens defeat Toulouse and qualify for first final in 28 years
RC Lens qualified for their first French Cup final since 1998 by defeating Toulouse (4-1) in a lopsided game.
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NBA: Victor Wembanyama leaves after head shock, Spurs in limbo
The San Antonio Spurs lost Victor Wembanyama on concussion protocol on Tuesday in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers (106-103). The presence of the French international is uncertain for…
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FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.
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Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.
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Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister
Iran's team is preparing for the FIFA World Cup but may not travel to the tournament, Sport Minister Donyamali says.
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