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World Cup highlights COVID-19 lockdown blues for Chinese fans
BEIJING: Images of mask-free fans enjoying the World Cup in packed Qatar stadiums, or bars and streets abroad, have underscored to many frustrated Chinese the difference between their country's heavy COVID-19 curbs and a world that has moved on from masks and lockdowns.
Germany-Japan World Cup match a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany
BERLIN/TOKYO : The Germany-Japan World Cup match on Wednesday prompted record access numbers for Japanese online streaming platform Abema, while viewership in Germany more than halved from the national team's opening match four years ago, data showed.
Respect but no awe, Australia plot downfall of the blue shirts
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Australia captain Mat Ryan learned at the last World Cup that France's superstar players were all human and has been telling the younger Socceroos players to respect but not be in awe of the world champions when they meet on Tuesday.
Australia's Boyle ruled out of World Cup by injury
DOHA : Australia winger Martin Boyle was ruled out of the World Cup by a knee injury on Sunday, two days before the Socceroos open their campaign against world champions France.
World Cup digest: Australia suffer Martin Boyle blow
Australia winger Martin Boyle was ruled out of the World Cup by a knee injury on Sunday, two days before the Socceroos open their campaign against world champions France.
Former cyclist Meares to lead Australia team at Paris Games
Twice Olympic track cycling gold medallist Anna Meares will lead Australia's delegation at the Paris Summer Games in 2024 after being named Chef de Mission on Sunday.
Mental health not helped by tough tour demands, says Federer
The demanding schedule on the ATP and WTA circuits can have a negative impact on the mental health of players, tennis great Roger Federer said on Saturday.