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Terrorist attack in Brussels suspends Belgium vs. Sweden at halftime

The Belgium-Sweden Euro 24 qualifier halted at halftime after due to a terrorist attack in Brussels. Early reports indicate that two Swedish fans were shot and killed outside the match at the King Baudouin Stadium ahead of the game.  UEFA has called the incident a “suspected terrorist attack.” Belgium consequently...

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Cristiano Ronaldo targeted by Iran for adultery, faces 99 lashes

Iran is not messing around, even over a footballing legend. One of Ronaldo's latest Instagrams, in which he poses with Iranian painter Fatima Hamimi, clashes with Iranian law. The penalty could see the player whipped 99 times should he return to the Islamic Republic.  Here is the infamous picture, as...

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Why Tonali, Zaniolo made abrupt exodus from Italy Camp

Move over, Ivan Toney — there are some new gamblers in town. Authorities have questioned Italy internationals Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo over possible involvement in illegal betting.  The Turin Public Prosecutor's Office announced their official investigation into the potential gambling activities against the Italy squad duo. On Thursday, Tonali (Newcastle) and...

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Top 10 most valuable players in world football, 2023

Who are the top 10 most valuable players in world football? According to the CIES Football Observatory, a research beacon in football analytics, Vinicius Junior recently took the crown from Erling Haaland. The Real Madrid winger is valued at an astonishing $265 million. Vini's teammate, rising English star Jude Bellingham,...

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Is Eden Hazard playing in the MLS, Saudi Arabia?

Eden Hazard appears to be ready to retire rather than extend his professional career in either the MLS or Saudi Arabia. That's according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who says Hazard was already “thinking of retirement” for the last four months.  “I'm signing for the Champions League winner,” Hazard tweeted in 2012....

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