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Top French court upholds hijab ban in women’s football
Paris: France’s top administrative court on Thursday upheld a ban on women football players wearing Islamic hijab headscarves, after the…
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At least 125 dead in Indonesia football stadium stampede
MALANG: At least 125 people died at an Indonesian football stadium when thousands of angry home fans invaded the pitch…
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Premier League clubs eye all-time transfer record despite cost of living crisis
LONDON: The cost of living crisis in England has passed Premier League clubs by with the all-time record for an…
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Seven-time winner Messi misses out on Ballon d’Or nomination
Paris: Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi paid a high price for an underwhelming first season with Paris Saint-Germain when…
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England urged to seize the day for women’s football fever
London: England women’s captain Leah Williamson called on the Lionesses to seize the opportunity of a lifetime with the host…
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Football guardians approve permanent use of five substitutes for top games
Doha: Football’s rules body on Monday said that five substitutes would be permanently introduced for all top games and that…
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PSG to face Real in Champions League last 16 after draw farce
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain will play Real Madrid while Liverpool take on Inter Milan in two of the standout ties in…
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Leicester thrash sorry Newcastle
LONDON: Leicester left Newcastle still rooted in the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 thrashing of the Magpies yesterday,…
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New York City overcome Timbers to win MLS Cup
PORTLAND: Goalkeeper Sean Johnson was the hero as New York City FC defeated the Portland Timbers in a penalty shoot-out…
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Salah spoils Gerrard’s return
LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah’s penalty ensured Steven Gerrard’s return to Liverpool as Aston Villa manager ended in a 1-0 defeat while…
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Lille’s Champions League run gives French football a lift
PARIS: With French football reeling this season due to repeated incidents of crowd violence, Lille’s achievement in reaching the Champions…
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Everton end barren run, thump Arsenal
LIVERPOOL: Everton struck twice in the final 11 minutes to end an eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over…
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