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Morocco extend record run of victories in match against Uganda

Morocco's national football team beat Uganda 4-0 in a friendly international in Tangier on Tuesday, bringing its successive wins to 18.

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Ronaldo attends White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince

The Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House state dinner with global leaders as U.S. President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington.

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Curaçao makes history by qualifying for World Cup

Curaçao secured a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Tuesday, making it the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup. They will be joined by CONCACAF teams Panama and Haiti, which also secured spots.

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Amputee soccer players defy lost limbs to send hope from Gaza

Leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs laid out beside the field touchline, dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament which they said is about pursuing dreams, love for the sport and conv...

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Barcelona stadium honors lost Palestinian athletes

Barcelona's Olympic Stadium displayed 400 white shirts to honor Palestinian athletes who can no longer compete, ahead of a symbolic football match between Catalonia and Palestine.

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Trump Admin launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track World Cup travelers

The Trump administration has announced a new fast-track system to help international fans enter the United States for next year’s World Cup.

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Mbappé sues Paris Saint-Germain for €263 million in damages

Kylian Mbappé sued Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for €263 million in damages after the club demanded €240 million from the French striker as compensation for an aborted transfer following a €300 million offer from the Saudi club Al Hilal...

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Trump says U.S. will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visas

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday (November 17).

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Morocco dominates final shortlists for 2025 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards, and Morocco is shining across almost every category.

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Fans cheer for Palestine at football match in Spain

The Palestinian national football team played their first match in Europe in a generation against Basque Country in Bilbao, Spain.

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Major League Soccer announces plan to shift season to July through May

The league announced Thursday its plan to transition from a February through October schedule to July through May, starting with the 2027-28 regular season. The change matches the schedules of international leagues like the Premier Leagu...

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Osimhen's double set Nigeria past Gabon into DR Congo final

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass in decisive timing, scoring two crucial goals in extra time to propel Nigeria to a 4-1 victory over Gabon in a tense World Cup qualifying semifinal playoff on Thursday, keeping ...

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Anguissa suffers long-term injury blow as Napoli’s crisis deepens

Anguissa has been a key figure this season, contributing four goals and two assists in 15 appearances across Serie A and the Champions League.

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It's a 'dream come true' for these 2026 FIFA World Cup volunteers

250,000 people across Canada applied to volunteer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto. CBC's Dale Manucdoc spoke to some team members about the excitement at the new volunteer centre at Humber Polytechnic’s Lakeshore campus.

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Morocco prepares volunteers ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

As the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaches, Morocco is stepping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to help ensure the tournament’s success.

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Cristiano Ronaldo says next year's World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo announced Tuesday that next year's World Cup in North America would be his last. The 40-year-old soccer star has played in five World Cups.

The former football player was recognized for his services to sport and charity.

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Scoring goals, planting trees: Gambia’s green football win

In The Gambia, young football players are turning their passion for sport into climate action.

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Champions League: PSG prepare for heavyweight clash with Bayern

Tuesday's game at Parc des Princes will be a repeat of the 2019-20 Champions League final in Lisbon, where Kingsley Coman scored the only goal as Bayern secured a sixth European crown.

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for first time

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Vincent Kompany signs new Bayern Munich deal running to 2029

The Belgian said he was grateful and honoured by the trust the club was placing in him and was looking forward to continuing his journey with the team.

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