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Saudi Arabia will stage the 2034 men’s football world cup — despite the Gulf monarchy’s poor human rights, free speech and labor rights record. Saudi Arabia’s imminent selection as the host of the

Wyludda, who ended her sports career in 2017, won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She also won European Championship titles in 1990 and 1994. German discus thrower

Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi was subject to a bidding war between Rajasthan Royal and Delhi Capitals. He was sold for 11 million rupees (roughly €125,000) at the age of just 13. An Indian teenager

Evidence gathered through wiretaps and warrants show that Jair Bolsonaro was aware of the plot, the police said. Brazil’s top prosecutor will now decide if it warrants a trial. Brazil’s federal police

The legendary Spaniard ended an illustrious career with a defeat. Nadal will be remembered as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Rafael Nadal has played his last match as a professional tennis player.

The Tottenham midfielder has received a 7-match ban for comments made about teammate Son Heung-min. Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has received a seven-match ban for a racist remark made about South Korean teammate

Hertha Bonn, a football club in western Germany, has started the project “Football Connects” to help refugee children integrate into society. The initiative has drawn praise from Germany’s football association. With just

Civil war has been devastating for Sudan and its people but the national football team is enjoying unprecedented results. Qualification for the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup

Real Madrid and football and government authorities voiced disgust over racist abuse hurled at FC Barcelona players in Saturday’s El Clasico. Spain has begun handing down long prison sentences for such acts.