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Former Arsenal soccer player Partey charged with five counts of rape

Thomas Partey, who formerly played for English Premier League soccer club Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday (July 4).

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Funeral for Diogo Jota and André Silva scheduled for Saturday

The funeral for the late Portuguese footballers Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be held this Saturday.

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Netherlands: Prosecutors drop 'Maccabi Tel Aviv' assault cases

A decision to drop criminal charges against fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv football club has ignited controversy in the Netherlands. Dutch prosecutors took the decision after CCTV footage showing violent behavior by Israeli hooligans toward Mu...

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Liverpool soccer player dies in car crash 10 days after wedding

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota has died aged 28, just weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart. The footballer passed away in a car crash in northern Spain.

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Inter Milan forward Luis Henrique reacts after surprise Fluminense win

Fluminense defeated Inter Milan 2-0 on Monday, eliminating the Italian giants from the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Assessing the FIFA Club World Cup as we near the quarterfinal stage

CNN World Sport’s Don Riddell speaks with former Major League Soccer defender and current TNT Sports analyst Brian Dunseth about how the expanded edition of the FIFA Club World Cup has fared as we near the latter stages of competition.

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FIFA Club World Cup at halfway mark amid concerns for players' health

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola says he fears taking part in the tournament could "destroy" the English Premier League club due to the lack of rest for players.

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French football union blasts FIFA over player welfare

The UNFP has condemned the Club World Cup, citing the negative impact on player health and accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of ignoring these issues.

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Pogba signs 2-year deal with Monaco

The former Juventus and Manchester United player will play in the French top flight for the first time.

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Messi prepares to face former club PSG in Club World Cup

It will be the first time Messi faces his former club since his exit from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 after two seasons

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Mamelodi Sundowns impress despite Club World Cup exit

CNN’s Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis caught up with the Chairman of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tlhopie Motsepe, who explained the ethos behind the team’s swashbuckling style of play, and why the African word Ubuntu is at the heart of everyth...

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Cristiano Ronaldo extends contract with Al-Nassr for 2 more years

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Thursday.

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Real Madrid's Mbappe hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised with gastroenteritis. His hospitalisation casts doubt over what part he might be able to play in the monthlong Club World Cup tournament underway in the U.S.

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FIFA Club World Cup will mark a debut for several nations

The tournament will open the doors to players from countries that have never appeared at the FIFA World Cup for national teams.

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Real Madrid finalise preparations ahead of opening CWC game

Kylian Mbappe was absent from the field as Real Madrid held their final training session ahead of their Club World Cup opener.

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Less than one year until the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Elected officials and representatives of FIFA started the one-year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday in a ceremony in Miami.

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Gattuso named Italy coach following Spalletti's exit

Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup

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FIFA Club World Cup kicks off at Lincoln Financial Field

FIFA Club World Cup starts Monday night with its first games being played in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Rome prison hosts 'Games of Hope' sporting event

Rome's Rebibbia prison hosted the first edition of the "Games of Hope" which saw inmates play alongside magistrates and regular citizens in an event organizers hope provides the possibility of redemption within one of the harshest prison...

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Paul Pogba rumoured to join AS Monaco

The former Juventus midfielder is hoping to make his return to football after his doping scandal.

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'If I win, great': Mbappé on Ballon d’Or hopes

France captain Kylian Mbappé responded with composure when asked about his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

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New changes to FIFA Club World Cup

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup tournament, featuring 32 elite clubs from around the world, kicks off this weekend. Jeff Reuter, a senior writer covering soccer for The Atlantic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the tournament.

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Real Madrid unveil Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially introduced by Real Madrid on Thursday, saying he was fulfilling his dream to play for the Spanish powerhouse

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Nations' debut in FIFA Club World Cup

The tournament will open the doors to players from countries that have never appeared at the FIFA World Cup for national teams.

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Uzbekistan celebrates historic World Cup qualification

After seven failed attempts, Uzbekistan's national football team has made history in Central Asia by qualifiying for next year's World Cup.

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Ancelotti’s Brazil secure 2026 FIFA World Cup spot

CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies discusses Carlo Ancelotti’s first win as Seleção coach with Brazil football expert Tom Sanderson.

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African Voices Playmakers: Christian Benteke

Major League Soccer has seen an uptick of interest from players from around the world in recent years. One such star that is no stranger to the international spotlight is Congolese Christian Benteke.

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David Beckham reportedly set for knighthood in king’s birthday honours

Beckham had previously been overlooked for a knighthood due to tax-related scrutiny in 2014, but that red flag now appears to have lifted.

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Uzbekistan secures debut World Cup qualification

Soccer fans celebrated as Uzbekistan qualified for its first ever FIFA World Cup, after a goalless draw with the United Arab Emirates. The victory makes Uzbekistan the first ever Central Asian country to qualify for the World Cup.

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U.S. ready to put on show for Club and FIFA World Cups

Just a week ahead of kickoff at the FIFA Club World Cup, CNN World Sport’s Coy Wire looks ahead to a busy two summers in the United States with World Cup-winning coach and current FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis.

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