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US lawmakers call on FIFA to recognise exiled Afghanistan women's football team
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers called on FIFA to recognise the exiled Afghanistan women's soccer team, in a letter sent to the sport's international governing body on Friday (Aug 11).
Mum who flew 4,000 miles to give birth on a beach is now ‘stranded’ with her four-month-old baby
A mum from Tameside is now ‘stranded’ off the coast of Grenada with her four-month-old baby after flying 4,000 miles across the world to give birth on a beach. Iuliia Gurzhii and her husband Clive say they ‘feel like prisoners’ as they cannot register their newborn’s birth or apply for a passport, forcing them to stay in the Caribbean country.
Al Ahli v Al Hazem live: Star-studded SPL kicks off today
The 2023/24 Saudi Pro League promises to be one of the most intriguing in the kingdom’s history, with Saudi Arabian clubs experiencing an unprecedented level of player recruitment.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) won't play for Greece in FIBA World Cup - ESPN
Giannis Antetokounmpo announced Friday he will be unable to compete for Greece in the upcoming FIBA World Cup as he continues to recover from an offseason knee surgery.
Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa Stuns Number 2 Seed Hikaru Nakamura, Enters Last 16 Of FIDE World Cup
Young GM R Praggnanandhaa on Friday won both rapid games to eliminate second-seeded Hikaru Nakamura to enter the last 16 of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku. After the two classical games ended in draws, the 18-year old Indian, who celebrated his birthday on Thursday, stunned the American GM in the tie-break games today. Five-time world champion and Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand hailed the young GM and said, "Praggnanandhaa does it! Eliminating one of the pre tournament favourites Hikaru Nakamura to go through to the next round. A truly impressive performance by Prag!" Praggu, as he is known among fans, was joined in the last 16 by fellow teenager D Gukesh, who ousted Andrey Esipenko.
US lawmakers call on FIFA to recognize exiled Afghanistan women's soccer team
WASHINGTON : A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers called on FIFA to recognize the exiled Afghanistan women's soccer team, in a letter sent to the sport's international governing body on Friday.
Matildas embrace pressure as France quarter-final looms
SYDNEY : France will look to take advantage of the pressure on Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia as home expectations soar before Saturday's quarter-final showdown in Brisbane, while European champions England take on Colombia in Sydney.