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3 days agoUnbridled Bosnian joy marks World Cup qualification win over Italy
The Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica has witnessed the Bosnian national football team's giant-killing ways for decades, hosting triumphs over formidable European opponents and holding football powerhouses to draws.
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2 weeks agoIran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
The AFC has not received official notification of Iran withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Iran's sports minister suggesting participation is impossible following recent geopolitical tensions.
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4 days agoAgainst all odds, Arnold and Iraq clinch the final 2026 World Cup spot
Mohannad Ali Kadhim looked to the heavens and screamed for joy, while emotion overcame goalkeeper Ahmed Basil Al-Fadhli as he slumped, facedown, to the turf. Coach Graham Arnold was enveloped on the touchline, before being hoisted onto his players' shoulders and, Iraq flag held aloft in his hand, presented to the euphoric fans in the stands.
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4 weeks agoWinter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag
The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opens amid geopolitical tensions, with Ukraine and other countries boycotting the opening ceremony to protest Russian athletes competing under their own flag and national anthem for the first time since 2014.
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1 month agoParalympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag
Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics are focusing on competition while navigating geopolitical tensions, travel disruptions, and debates over Russian participation at the 50th anniversary Games.
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1 month agoKash Patel's Olympics Schedule Included 2 Hockey Games and Hours of Personal Time/Cultural Activities': Report
FBI Director Kash Patel's Olympics schedule included two hockey games and hours of personal time with a spatter of actual meetings. The schedule was obtained and published Wednesday by The New York Times, and it comes as the FBI director faces intense scrutiny for his use of taxpayer-funded government resources for recreational activities.
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1 month agoWhere to Try the Winter Olympics' Most Unconventional Sports
When Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, Deer Valley was at the heart of the action - and in 2034 it will once again take centre stage as the venue for freestyle moguls and aerials. Today, guests at The St. Regis Deer Valley can connect directly to that Olympic legacy through an exclusive partnership with the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.
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1 month agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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1 month agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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4 weeks agoGrave concerns' for Iran women's team return home after Asian Cup elimination
Iran's women's soccer team faces uncertain return home after tournament elimination, with potential safety risks from their government due to political statements during the competition.
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1 month agoIran women's national team: 'Let's just focus' on Asian Cup
Iran's women's football team proceeded with Women's Asian Cup preparations after Ayatollah Khamenei's death, with officials redirecting focus to the tournament rather than addressing geopolitical developments.
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1 month agoUS Olympic leaders in Milan set goals to be respectful guests and good team players
Show respect. Be humble and a good Olympic partner. Keep Team USA athletes safe. United States Olympic leaders set out goals Thursday for the Milan Cortina Winter Games that arrive during what they acknowledged is a period of geopolitical turmoil. The days before the opening ceremony Friday saw street protests in Milan against a U.S. federal security plan involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games quizzed by African members of the IOC
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1 month agoIran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?
Iran's 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with multiple potential scenarios that could prevent their competition.
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1 month agoIran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?
Iran's 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with multiple potential scenarios that could prevent their competition.
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3 weeks agoIranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran's Sports Minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns and ongoing regional conflict following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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1 month agoMideast clashes breach Olympic truce as athletes gather for Winter Paralympic Games
Israel and U.S. airstrikes against Iran, along with Iranian counter-strikes, violated the UN-approved Olympic truce during the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan, disrupting travel and athlete participation.
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1 month agoPresident of Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
Iran's soccer federation president questions whether the national team can participate in World Cup matches in the United States following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
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1 month agoSaudi's Neom replaced by Almaty as Asian Winter Games host
Announcing the decision on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, OCA President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamas Al Thani thanked Kazakhstan for its commitment to and development of winter sports. "Almaty is a city with deep connections to winter sports and we have very fond memories of when we last hosted the Asian Winter Games in 2011," he said at a press conference. "We have no doubt we will build on this legacy and deliver an unforgettable Games in 2029," Al Thani added.
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