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Bonmatí and Dembele emerge as winners at the FIFA awards

Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were the headline winners at The Best FIFA Football Awards, held on Tuesday in Doha.

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Morocco braces for AFCON festival beyond football

Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.

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Romillo, Thailand shine in rhythmic gymnastics at SEA Games

Althea Romillo of the Philippines claimed the Individual All-Around Gold in rhythmic gymnastics at the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, while Thailand dominated the group events, winning both gold medals in front of their home crowd.

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Obiena wins fourth straight SEA Games pole vault gold

Ernest Obiena secured his fourth consecutive SEA Games pole vault gold in Bangkok after a tense jump-off with Thailand's Amsamang Patsapong. Both athletes broke the previous record, but Obiena's first-attempt clearance at 5.70 meters cli...

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PSG and Flamengo set for historic Intercontinental Cup final clash

Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo are poised to meet in the Intercontinental Cup Final, with PSG aiming for their sixth trophy of 2025 and Flamengo arriving as Brazilian champions on a strong unbeaten run.

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Thailand sets relay record as athletes achieve triple crowns

Thailand's men's 4x400m relay team set a new Southeast Asian Games record in Bangkok, while Kieran Tantevate and Nguyen Thi Hoan each secured triple golds in their respective events.

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Egypt, Nigeria warm up for friendly ahead of AFCON kickoff

Egypt trained on Monday ahead of a Tuesday’s friendly international against Nigeria in Cairo. The game will be the final warm up for both teams before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off on Sunday.

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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappé over €60 million

A French Labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé more than €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses after a contractual dispute following his move to Real Madrid.

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Egypt fans support Salah over Slot as he prepares to join Afcon squad

Egypt fans voiced their support for Mohamed Salah as the Liverpool forward prepares to join his national side for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Mbappé to be awarded over 60 million euros by PSG, French court rules

On December 16, the Paris labour court ruled on the long-running dispute between Kylian Mbappé and his former club, PSG. It ordered PSG to pay over 60 million euros to the player in unpaid wages and bonuses.

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Italian women's hockey team training for Olympics in Montreal

The Italian women’s hockey team, which includes a small Canadian contingent, has been training in Montreal with the hopes of having a strong showing at the 2026 Milan-Cortino Olympics.

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Court ruling looms in high-stakes dispute between PSG and Mbappé

The dispute follows Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid in 2024 after seven seasons at PSG, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer.

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Italian hockey team laces up in Montreal ahead of Olympics

The Italian women’s hockey team, which includes a small Canadian contingent, has been training in Montreal with the hopes of having a strong showing at the 2026 Milan-Cortino Olympics.

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Morocco braces for an AFCON festival beyond football

Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.

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Singapore dominates SEA Games swimming with 19 gold medals

Singapore's swimmers secured five gold medals on the final day of the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, bringing their total to 19 golds and 34 overall. This performance firmly established Singapore as the leading swimming nation in the ...

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Boonsan leads Thailand to double relay gold, new SEA Games record

Thai sprinter Purupol Boonsan helped set a new SEA Games record in the men's 4x100m relay, securing his second sprint treble. Both Thai men's and women's teams won their relay events, marking a successful day for Thailand in athletics.

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Thailand defeats Malaysia to reach Southeast Asian Games soccer final

Thailand secured a 1-0 win over Malaysia in Bangkok to advance to the Southeast Asian Games soccer final, where they will face Vietnam. The match was decided by an early free kick and a red card for Malaysia.

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Weightlifter wins record-breaking gold at Southeast Asian Games

Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah has broken two world records, taking gold in the men’s 79-kilogram category at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

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Messi's India tour gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero.

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England face must-win Ashes Test as coach McCullum rules out changes

England cricket coach McCullum rules out big changes for 3rd Ashes Test; 2–0 down, they must win in Adelaide to keep series alive.

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McCollum defends team break as England faces Ashes series deficit

England cricket coach Brendan McCollum stands by the team's decision to take a break in Noosa despite trailing 2-0 in the Ashes series, expressing confidence in a potential comeback.

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Enzo Maresca calls recent days the toughest of his Chelsea tenure

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described the last 48 hours as the most difficult since joining the club, citing a lack of support during a crucial period. He praised his players for their commitment despite adversity.

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Indonesia and Malaysia share badminton glory in Bangkok

The Southeast Asian Games badminton finals in Bangkok saw Indonesia and Malaysia claim top honors in dramatic matches, with both nations securing gold in key events.

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Australia prepares for third Ashes test as key players return

Australia's cricket team intensifies preparations for the third Ashes test in Adelaide, with captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returning. England faces a must-win situation to keep their Ashes hopes alive.

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Dubai hosts world's largest Tetris game

Over 2,000 drones created the world's largest Tetris game above Dubai's skyline, culminating in a championship final where Turkey's Femi Atalar claimed victory.

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Txianca and Dupont excel in challenging big waves at Praia do Norte

Brazilian surfer Lucas Txianca and France's Justine Dupont showcased their big wave skills at Praia do Norte, overcoming difficult conditions and event interruptions.

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Sinner's Grand Slam wins overshadowed by ongoing doping controversy

Italian tennis star Yannick Sinner's four Grand Slam victories, including recent wins at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, are being questioned amid a persistent doping scandal and criticism from fellow players.

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Dobrynkat leads Red Wings to dominant win over Blackhawks

Alex Dobrynkat scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, with strong performances from Patrick Kane and John Gibson. The Red Wings have now won four of their last five games.

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Coughlin and Novak seize lead at Grant Thornton Invitational

Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak took the lead at the Grant Thornton Invitational following a spectacular eagle by Coughlin on the 17th hole, finishing with a four-under 68. The mixed teams event at Tiburon Golf Club now heads into a mod...

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Hoffenheim rout Hamburg to boost European qualification hopes

Hoffenheim delivered a dominant home performance against Hamburg, securing a convincing win and moving up to fourth place in the standings.