Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he has the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of member associations in his bid for re-election despite criticism of his aborted World Cup selloff plan.
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Top-ranked Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title
Top-ranked Elena Rybakina closed in on her fourth WTA title of the year as she beat Diana Shnaider on Saturday to set up a Ningbo Open final against Leylah Fernandez.
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Police fire tear gas as new French protests kick off
French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living.
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Late India charge seals thrilling second T20 win over New Zealand
Tilak Varma struck a brutal half-century as India powered to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20 on Saturday for a 2-0 series lead.
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Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off
French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living.
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Seen and heard at France protests
AFP has deployed reporters, photographers and video journalists in cities across France to document massive cost-of-living protests expected to take place nationwide Saturday.
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Tropical Storm Champi nears China after battering Taiwan, Japan
A powerful storm swept towards China on Saturday after battering Taiwan and Japan's southernmost islands, knocking out power to thousands of households and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
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White says Fiji can have 'massive' World Cup after beating Japan
New Fiji coach Jake White said his team can be "a massive force" at the World Cup next year after edging Eddie Jones's Japan 34-28 on Saturday in Tokyo in his first match in charge.
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'Weeks, not days' in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
Bayern Munich expect coach Vincent Kompany to miss an extended period as he continues his hospital treatment for a virus after collapsing on the training pitch on Friday.
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England thrash France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
Herbie Farnworth and Dominic Young scored hat-tricks on Saturday as England thrashed France 82-0 to keep their slim hopes alive of progressing to the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
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