Category: Sports
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Fifth Member of Iran’s Women’s National Football Team Abandons Asylum in Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women’s national football team who had accepted a refugee visa to remain in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday. The player’s departure just before midnight on Sunday leaves two of the original seven team members in Australia, the office of Home Affairs Minister Tony…
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Fifth member of Iran’s women’s national football team gives up asylum in Australia
A fifth member of Iran’s women’s national football team, who had accepted a refugee visa to remain in Australia, has left the country, the Australian government reported on Monday. The player’s departure, which occurred just before midnight on Sunday, leaves only two of the original seven team members in Australia, according to the office of…
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Iran’s National Football Team Cannot Participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian Minister Says
Iran cannot participate in this summer’s FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, said the Iranian sports minister on Wednesday. “Given that this corrupt government assassinated our leader and created extreme insecurity, we cannot participate in the World Cup,” said Ahmad Donyamali in statements broadcast by Iranian state television. “The players…
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Iranian soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says
“Iran will not be able to participate in this year’s FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, and other high-ranking officials. ‘Considering that this corrupt government assassinated our leader and created extreme insecurity, we cannot participate in the World Cup,’ said Ahmad Donyamali in statements broadcast by Iranian state television. ‘The…
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Laureus Awards: Four Brazilians in contention
Brazilian athletes Rayssa Leal (skateboarding), Yago Dora (surfing), João Fonseca (tennis) and Gabriel Araújo, known as Gabrielzinho (Paralympic swimming), are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards — considered the Oscar of sports — in various categories. The list, released on Tuesday (Mar. 3), highlights the top athletes of the 2025 season. The…
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Laureus Awards: Four Brazilians in contention
Brazilian athletes Rayssa Leal (skate), Yago Dora (surf), João Fonseca (tennis), and Gabriel Araújo, also known as Gabrielzinho (Paralympic swimming), are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards – considered the Oscar of sports – in various categories. The list, announced on Tuesday (March 3), highlights the top athletes of the 2025 season.…
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The 2026 World Cup Faces Major Challenges With Only 100 Days Left
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With only 100 days left until the FIFA World Cup, what should be a period of celebration is instead turning into one of turbulence. The US and Israel’s attacks on Iran have raised major questions about whether the Persian country will withdraw from the 48-team tournament — a step no other country has taken after…
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The 2026 World Cup Faces Major Challenges Just 100 Days Before Kickoff
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Just 100 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup, what should be a period of celebration is turning into a moment of turbulence. The U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran have raised major doubts about the Persian country’s possible withdrawal from the 48-team tournament—a decision no other nation has made after qualifying since…
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Lucas Pinheiro Wins Brazil’s First Gold Medal at the Winter Olympics
The story was written in Bormio, a city in the Italian Alps, near the border with Switzerland. This Saturday (14), Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won Brazil’s first medal in a Winter Olympics. And a gold one, at that. The skier won the giant slalom event at the Milan and Cortina Games. The giant slalom consists of…
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Lucas Pinheiro Wins Brazil’s First Gold at Winter Olympics
The story was written in Bormio, a city in the Italian Alps, near the border with Switzerland. On this Saturday (14), Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed Brazil’s first medal in a Winter Olympics. And it was gold right away. The skier won the giant slalom event at the Milan and Cortina Games. The giant slalom consists…