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Celtic fans wave a Palestinian flag during the Scottish Cup final this month. Reuters

Celtic fans cite Palestinian solidarity in campaign against Keane appointment

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Amoura's remarkable rise from the streets of Jijel to the World Cup

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(FILES) Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy following the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. After four failed attempts, the fifth time was the charm, and Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, was finally able to lift the World Cup, leading Argentina to their third title, despite the team’s struggles, which included having to overcome a surprise defeat in their opening match against Saudi Arabia (2–1). (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

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An Iranian shopkeeper shows Iran's national football jersey in his shop in Tehran on May 8, 2026. AFP

Iran's football team gets US visas ahead of the World Cup

Iran are due to play their first Group G match on June 15 against New Zealand in Los Angeles

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Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Manchester City will continue to invest and grow the club both on and off the field. PA

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Amoura's remarkable rise from the streets of Jijel to the World Cup

Lamouchi makes case for the defence as Tunisia target World Cup knockout stage

Jordan's Al Tamari carries nation's World Cup hopes against Messi and Co

Aryna Sabalenka lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals. AFP

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World No 1 loses 12 of the last 13 games against her Russian opponent to exit Roland Garros

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Aryna Sabalenka serves to Japan's Naomi Osaka during their French Open match on Court Philippe-Chatrier. AFP

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