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News
FIFA taps Village People for show as Trump influence dominates draw
The disco legends behind US President Donald Trump’s favourite campaign anthem will take centre stage at Friday’s (Dec 5) World…
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Asia
Indonesia football federation parts ways with national team coach Kluivert
JAKARTA: Patrick Kluivert’s stint as Indonesia coach is over after they “mutually” agreed to part ways Thursday (Oct 16) following…
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Asia
World Cup elimination ‘really tough’ to handle for Indonesia boss Kluivert
JEDDAH: Crestfallen Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert said his players were “devastated” after their pursuit of a place at next year’s…
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News
US begins uneasy World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles
NEW YORK: US cities hosting next year’s FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday (Jun 11) about how to reassure…
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Mexico
How Mexico began a soccer revolution
When and where — and by whose efforts — women’s soccer first appeared in Mexico is likely never to be…
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Asia
Japan first to seal 2026 World Cup spot as South Korea, Australia get closer
Japan’s players sprinted onto the pitch at the final whistle and celebrated with the home supporters. Japan have been in…
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Spain
Rubiales’ World Cup kiss was not consensual, Hermoso says at trial
Spanish women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified at the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales that she did not…
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Asia
Commentary: Indonesia’s new football manager Kluivert has one clear mission
BRIMMING WITH TALENT In terms of raw footballing talent, Indonesia has never had it so good. Homegrown stars like Marselino…
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Asia
Anger, scorn from Chinese football fans after Japan thrashes China 7-0 in record World Cup qualifier loss
He Sheng, a popular sports blogger with more than a million fans on Weibo, had flown to Saitama to watch…
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