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Paris to kick off 2024 Games under tight security
Reuters, Published on 26/07/2024
» PARIS: France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympics opening ceremony through the heart of Paris, officially kicking off a Games fraught with security risks at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.
Singapore goalkeeper urges Chinese fans to stop sending him money
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2024
» Singapore national team goalkeeper Hassan Sunny has urged Chinese football fans to stop sending him money after his saves in Singapore's 3-1 defeat to Thailand helped China to reach the next round of World Cup qualifiers.
Rugby pioneer Webb-Ellis embraced by French resting place
AFP, Published on 05/09/2023
» MENTON (FRANCE) - William Webb-Ellis may or may not have been the creator of rugby but the residents of the French Riviera town of Menton where he is buried have embraced the Englishman as one of their own.
Leicester urge their fans to 'Find Filbert'
Sports, Published on 19/07/2023
» Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) have invited football fans to participate in a fun activity "Find Filbert" -- named after the club's mascot, Filbert Fox.
Mexico tries to banish homophobic slur from football
AFP, Published on 02/02/2022
» MEXICO CITY - Mexico are playing World Cup qualifiers in front of a limited number of tightly controlled fans -- part of efforts to stamp out an anti-gay slur in the football-loving nation.
WHO sounds alarm on Euro 2020 as Covid cases soar
AFP, Published on 01/07/2021
» COPENHAGEN - The World Health Organization (WHO) called Thursday for better monitoring of Euro 2020 football matches as Covid cases rise again in Europe, fuelled by the deadly Delta variant that is racing around the globe.
MotoGP preparations reach final lap
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/08/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Sunday welcomed the upcoming MotoGP Buriram 2019 and gave assurances that authorities in this lower northeastern province would be fully prepared to ensure the success of the international event scheduled to take place on Oct 4-6.