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Giannis Antetokounmpo won't play in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
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Giannis Antetokounmpo won't play in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Giannis Antetokounmpo won't play in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Apr 30
2 min
Džeko set to return as Schalke aim to clinch Bundesliga promotion
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Džeko set to return as Schalke aim to clinch Bundesliga promotion

Star striker Edin Džeko is fit to return when Schalke aim to clinch promotion back into the Bundesliga on Saturday. Coach Miron Muslić said on Thursday that the 40-year-old is fit for the squad again in a return from a shoulder injury he sustained in Bosnia-Herzegovina's successful World Cup pla

Apr 30
3 min
It’ll take more than home soil: why hosting isn’t enough for a USMNT World Cup run
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It’ll take more than home soil: why hosting isn’t enough for a USMNT World Cup run

The USA has talent and home support but will need more than that to change how the world looks at American soccer

Apr 30
3 min
Luis de la Fuente talks Lamine Yamal and handling injuries at World Cup 2026 after Barcelona star’s setback
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Luis de la Fuente talks Lamine Yamal and handling injuries at World Cup 2026 after Barcelona star’s setback

An update from the boss ahead of this summer’s tournament.

Apr 30
2 min
From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity
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From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

Apr 30
3 min
🇪🇸 Spanish government pushes to host the 2030 World Cup final
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🇪🇸 Spanish government pushes to host the 2030 World Cup final

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Milagros Tolón, has firmly stated the central government’s commitment to ensuring that the final of the 2030 World Cup is held on Spanish ...

Apr 30
2 min
42 days to the World Cup: Scotland hoping fifth time is the charm against Brazil
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42 days to the World Cup: Scotland hoping fifth time is the charm against Brazil

Scotland has played Brazil more than any other country at the World Cup.

Apr 30
2 min
Kevin Pietersen urges international star to come out of retirement for World Cup
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Kevin Pietersen urges international star to come out of retirement for World Cup

Heinrich Klaasen's explosive 65* guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a thrilling chase against Mumbai Indians. His power-hitting has impressed Kevin Pietersen, who urged Klaasen to reconsider his international retirement for South Africa's World Cup aspirations. Klaasen, however, is focused on fam

Apr 30
3 min
One of the World Cup's biggest sponsors is Big Oil
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One of the World Cup's biggest sponsors is Big Oil

FIFA is promoting its commitment to environmental sustainability ahead of this year's World Cup. It also signed a sponsorship deal with the largest oil and gas company in the world, Saudi Aramco.

Apr 30
3 min
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