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What is FIFA's Garcia Report and why does it matter?After years of speculation and mystery, the report into the bidding and voting processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been releasedFull Story »
Football can heal South Sudan: FA bossThe new president of South Sudan's Football Association Francis Amin believes the renowned sport to unite the war-torn East African nation.Full Story »
FIFA publishes Garcia report on 2018, 2022 World Cups after leakAfter more than two and a half years, world football body FIFA on Tuesday published the full report of former investigator Michael Garcia that examines possible corruption around the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar, respectively.Full Story »
Germany's Bild leaks Garcia report on 2022 World Cup corruption probeGermany's Bild paper said on Tuesday it had gained access to the unpublished report of former FIFA investigator Michael Garcia which...Full Story »
Even if you exercise, prolonged sitting is harmful: StudyThe harmful effects of too much sitting are clear. A new research now shows prolonged sitting may be harmful, even if you exercise regularly.Full Story »

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FIFA referees chief praises VAR but sees work to be doneThe experiment with VAR has pleased FIFA at the Confederations Cup but there is no commitment yet to use it at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Mohamed Salah may have flopped at Chelsea but he can fly at LiverpoolThe Reds have already broken their transfer record to land one player, but the opinion of a club legend is that more quality additions are required
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Russian World Cup chief organizer dismisses doping reportWorld Cup organizing committee chief executive Alexey Sorokin Monday dismissed as "made up news" reports that Russian international footballers were involved in doping.
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Al-Thawadi: Qatar capable of holding historic World CupSecretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan al-Thawadi said the 2022 FIFA World Cup is an Arab tournament, and not limited to Qatar...
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Official FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 mascot to be unveiled Tuesday The official Mascot of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 will be unveiled to the public by the tournament's Local Organising Committee, LOC, on Tuesday, 27th June, at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi.
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El-Badry to remain as Ahly coach next season: Club presidentAhly coach Hossam El-Badry will remain in charge of the Cairo giants in the new season, club president Mahmoud Taher confirmed on Sunday, after the 2-2 league draw against Enppi.
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Russia deny doping accusations against national football teamRussian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, in charge of sport matters in the country, on Sunday denied allegations the country's football team had been involved in a state-sponsored doping programme.
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Salah continues to defy criticsDismissed as being not good enough to play for Cairo giants Zamalek early in his career and deemed not up to the standards of the English Premier League while at Chelsea a few years ago, Mohamed Salah continues to defy critics with a typical unyielding approach.
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Unranked Iran move up to 55th place at FIFA Women’s World RankingJordan are the biggest Asian movers in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Friday, while Japan continue to lead.
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EFA postpone Ahly, Zamalek league games due to African missionsAhly and Zamalek’s upcoming games in the Egyptian Premier League have been postponed by the Egyptian Football Association due to preparations by both teams for the CAF Champions League games, especially after their poor results in last week’s round.
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Afghanistan join Test cricket playing nationsThe International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday granted the test cricket nation status to Afghanistan and Ireland at the council’s annual meeting in London, an official said.
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3km fun run in Sharjah3km race to be held on the Flag Island to raise health awareness
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Sarfraz Ahmed set to be appointed as Pakistan's Test captainPakistan's limited over skipper, Sarfraz Ahmed, who is still basking in the glory of winning the Champions Trophy, is set to be appointed as the captain of the Test team as well.
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Recover from surgery, office stress with yogaAttention people! Whether you are experiencing a stressful day or an injury, restorative yoga may just be the thing for you, especially for mental health.
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CAF urges 'political neutrality' following Egypt's boycott of beIN SportsThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has demanded that players, clubs and national associations respect strict neutrality and independence, particularly on the political level...
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ADSC looks to rebrand cricket in Abu DhabiActing CEO Boucher wants to bring PSL matches to attract crowd
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Triumphant Pakistan team returns home with ICC Champions TrophyFour players of the national cricket team arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore early Tuesday morning after winning the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Iraqi cyclist killed in ‘hit-and-run’ in JordanFriends of Iraqi cyclist Sahem Jreidi on Tuesday lamented his tragic death on Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) Road in the early hours of Monday. Iraqi cyclist tragically killed in ‘hit-and-run’ in Jordan
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Exercise in pregnancy reduce postpartum depressionPracticing stretching, breathing, aerobic activities and yoga in your pregnancy days and even after that, reduce the risk of postnatal depression, suggests a study.
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ANOC on Qatar crisis: Sports and politics must be separateThe Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) on Monday expressed concern around the diplomatic crisis of Qatar with its Gulf region neighbours, saying that politics and sport must be separate.
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Australia's football team players (back L-R) Bailey Wright, Milos Degenek, Trent Sainsbury, Tommy Rogic, Mathew Leckie, Tomi Juric, (front L-R) Mathew Ryan, Aaron Mooy, Aziz Behich, Massimo Luongo, Mark Milligan during their 2017 Confederations Cup group B match against Germany at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on June 19, 2017. FRANCK FIFE / AFP

Mohamed El Shorbagy of Egypt (R) competes against James Willstrop of England during the finals of the PSA Dubai World Series Finals 2017 at Dubai Opera on June 10, 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP

Real Madrid's players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Juventus and Real Madrid at The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on June 3, 2017. Ben STANSALL / AFP

Iraq's (L) and Jordan's starting eleven obeserve a moment of silence ahead of their international friendly football match between Iraq and Jordan at Basra Sports City in Basra on June 1, 2017. HAIDAR MOHAMMED ALI / AFP

Uruguay's Nicolas De La Cruz (L) celebrates scoring during their U-20 World Cup round of 16 football match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Suwon on May 31, 2017. JUNG Yeon-Je / AFP

Manchester United's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League final football match Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United on May 24, 2017 at the Friends Arena in Solna outside Stockholm. Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP

Police patrol outside the Friends arena in Stockholm on May 23, 2017, on the eve of the UEFA Europa League football final between Ajax and Manchester United. Odd ANDERSEN / AFP

Esteghlal's Mojtaba Haghdust (C) fights for the ball agaisn al-Ain's Omar Abdulrahman (R) during the 2017 AFC Champions League round 16 football match between Iran's Esteghlal FC and UAE's Al-Ain (UAE) FC at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on May 22, 2017. STRINGER / afp

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