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Egypt, Iran to face off in ‘Pride Match’
Egypt and Iran may seem like an odd pairing for an official pride match at the World Cup — but queer activists from both countries hope it can bring attention to their cause.
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Argentina’s Romero steps up recovery but set to miss Jordan clash
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 26 : Argentina defender Cristian Romero has progressed in his recovery by adding on-field training, the Argentine federation (AFA) said on Friday, after he was forced off with a knee injury in their 2-0 World Cup Group J win over Austria on Monday.• Romero had previously been limit
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Norway’s Haaland on the bench, France striker Mbappe to start last group match
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 26 : Norway striker Erling Haaland was left on the bench against France in the World Cup Group I match on Friday with both teams having qualified for the knockout stages.• France forward Kylian Mbappe was included with assistant coach Guy Stephan, who is stepping in for Didie
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World Cup: ‘Pride Match’ sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
Friday night’s game in Seattle was designated as a “Pride Match” well ahead of the World Cup draw. The fixture list then threw up Egypt vs. Iran, two countries in which homosexuality is criminalized.
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Ruediger stepping up, but few changes as Nagelsmann reluctant to shake up formula
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 24 : Germany’s “bogeyman” Antonio Ruediger will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup when the team go for three wins in their final World Cup Group E match against Ecuador on Thursday.Germany have already qualifie
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Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics
SEATTLE, June 24 : Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United States — plus the nations’ unease over local Pride celebrations — loom large over the match.A first World Cup win for seven-times Af
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Seattle sticking with World Cup ‘Pride Match’, hoping it can change minds
SEATTLE, June 24 : Seattle’s LGBTQ community members say they hope that this Friday’s World Cup “Pride Match” between Egypt and Iran, two countries where homosexuality is criminalised, can be an opportunity to change minds.Seattle revels in its reputation as a welcoming place and Pride flags are visible all o
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Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial
June 24 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and not commercial interests.Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of ev
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Neymar available for Scotland clash but not certain to play, Brazil coach says
MIAMI, June 23 : Neymar is available for Brazil’s third World Cup group match against Scotland but coach Carlo Ancelotti declined to say if he would play a role in the Miami Stadium clash.The 34-year-old forward was recalled by the Italian for the World Cup after almost three years away from the national team
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US eases restrictions on Iran’s world cup team, allowing them in a day earlier
WASHINGTON, June 23 : The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad’s travel arrangements at the World Cup on Tuesday, allowing them to travel two days before their next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.The Iranian team were previously only allowed to enter the U.S. a day before a
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