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War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.
Anti-doping body hails Yemeni drugs seizure
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» PARIS - The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is “a landmark moment”, the head of investigations for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has told AFP.
'Confidence' about Rugby World Cup despite Champions League fiasco
AFP, Published on 08/09/2022
» PARIS: World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin says he is "confident" about fan safety with one year to go to the Rugby World Cup in France despite the security issues surrounding May's Champions League final held in Paris.
British fans, politicians condemn Champions League final chaos
AFP, Published on 29/05/2022
» British politicians and fans on Sunday condemned the treatment of fans around the stadium before Saturday's Champions League final, when French police sprayed tear gas on Liverpool supporters.
Pandemic sparks surge in Hong Kong 'devil's breath' cash druggings
AFP, Published on 17/06/2021
» HONG KONG - A spiked drink, a puff of dust, missing memories, and an empty bank account.
Pakistan's Kaneria admits fixing guilt at last
AFP, Published on 18/10/2018
» LONDON: Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported late Wednesday.
Racing chief hails Australian doping scandal verdicts
AFP, Published on 09/05/2018
» MELBOURNE - Australian racing chiefs have hailed a court ruling that found five trainers and three stablehands guilty of doping offences in a major scandal involving more than 100 races over several years.
Fifa says it trusts Russia to ensure safe World Cup
AFP, Published on 23/02/2018
» MOSCOW: The world football governing body Fifa expressed "complete trust" Friday in Russia's ability to ensure a safe World Cup despite fan violence in Spain during which a policeman died.