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Sibling rivals line up for different teams at World Cup
June 8 : Four sets of brothers will compete at the World Cup, all for different countries in a reflection of how steady migration around the world has had an impact on football.Desire Doue and his older brother Guela are French-born, but while Paris St Germain starlet Desire plays for Les Bleus, Guela is an…
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Finland jails businessman for trafficking Thai berry workers
HELSINKI, Finland: A Finnish court on Monday (Jun 8) handed a two-and-a-half-year jail term to a local businessman for human trafficking Thai workers to pick berries in the Nordic country.Finnish authorities have cracked down in recent years after cases of exploitation of seasonal migrant workers in the natio
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Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party
Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.
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What is wrong with the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s politics, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well as its environmental impact.
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In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild
MEXICO CITY, June 8 : One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique to this part of the world splashed in bright purple on murals and subway cars or depicted in sculptures dribbling a…
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Jordan coach upbeat despite Colombia defeat before World Cup debut
June 8 : Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his team has achieved the desired technical benefits from their loss against Colombia on Monday, and expressed relief that no players were injured during the friendly that came days before the country’s first appearance in a World Cup.Two goals from Jhon Arias gave C
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Iran announces end of military operations against Israel
Iran’s armed forces also warned of harsher attacks if Israel resumed attacks on Lebanon.
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Seattle World Cup barge gives soccer’s global language a waterfront home
EVERETT, Washington, June 8 : Every World Cup is memorable, but Seattle’s two pro soccer clubs – the Sounders and the Reign – hope they have created an unforgettable waterfront venue for fans to watch games and for kids to play: a pierside barge with a mini soccer pitch, a huge video screen and amenities.The
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Tuchel says Bellingham must fight for starting spot at World Cup
June 8 : England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham faces stiff competition to secure a starting place at the World Cup, describing the Real Madrid midfielder as one of several contenders in a deep squad ahead of the tournament.The 22-year-old featured in just four of England’s qualifying matches, whi
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South Korea’s Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing daughter’s birth
June 8 : South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu missed the birth of his daughter this month due to his World Cup preparations, but the 35-year-old says he is determined to compensate for his absence with performances on the pitch.Kim, who is set for his fourth World Cup appearance, acknowledged the emotional c
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