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5+ min ago   (691+ words) A Moroccan human rights group has called for an independent investigation into deaths and alleged abuses during mass attempts to cross into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in late July, saying it had received field and medical information…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (258+ words) Jan Slagter, the Head of Omroep MAX, has confirmed that the broadcaster will not take over responsibility for the Netherlands’ participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Having previously shown an interest in taking on responsibility for Dutch participation in the…...

53+ min ago   (353+ words) Sep 2, 2026 - 3:16pm The Americans will have to jell quickly if they hope to win a fifth straight FIBA women’s World Cup. The tournament begins Friday, when the U.S. plays China in one of eight games in Berlin. The Americans already have…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago   (341+ words) The Flea has retired from international football Lionel Scaloni has settled on the man to inherit Argentina's historic number 10 shirt from Lionel Messi. Messi called time on his international career this week at the age of 39, and the biggest question…...

27+ min ago   (154+ words) Yamal heads to the French capital: what's the reason? Lamine Yamal has two goals in three matches this season for Barcelona. The 19-year-old is once again shaping up to be one of the names to watch. Valencia are next on…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (353+ words) Nick Kyrgios was suspended by the International Integrity Tennis Agency (ITIA) for testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, after he tested positive for the substance at the Mallorca Championships in June. The Australian admitted to having off-court issues…...

57+ min ago   (201+ words) French-Malian midfielder Aliou Traore, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Vizela in Portugal’s Liga Portugal 2. The 25-year-old central midfielder became unattached on 1 July after leaving Turkish club Van Spor FK, having joined them from fellow…...

54+ min ago   (546+ words) La Liga president Javier Tebas has thrown his full support behind Barcelona midfielder Rodri to secure the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The league chief believes the Spaniard’s heroic efforts during the recent World Cup have made him the clear frontrunner for football's…...

6+ hour, 13+ min ago   (152+ words) Ricardo Rodriguez has already played 144 international matches for Switzerland. Ricardo Rodriguez's contract with Betis Sevilla expired at the end of June. It now seems clear what the Swiss national team defender's next move will be: According to information from blue…...

7+ hour, 50+ min ago   (467+ words) The midfielder suffered a heavy blow to his right leg during the match against Elche and later began experiencing discomfort. The situation caused concern, especially considering the significant injury problems he has dealt with in recent years. However, this time…...