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For Japan's ageing soccer players, 80 is the new 50

Mutsuhiko Nomura's soccer career has spanned 18 World Cups, or 70 years, to be exact.

Reuters

ISSF discards rule that pitted top two shooters for gold, goes back to Tokyo Games format

NEW DELHI: The International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) has done away with an additional stage in the finals that pitted the two top scorers for gold medal at World Cups and other big-ticket events including the Olympics, and reverted to the old format.

The Times of India

In this golden age for football, the threat of overkill looms ever larger

From bloated World Cups to dull club competitions excess is everywhere, but who will stand up against the exploitation?

The Guardian - UK

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Euro 2024 Host Germany Looks To Rebuild After World Cup

Another World Cup failure, another rebuild for Germany. This time there's even more at stake. Germany will host next year's European Championship and is desperate to avoid another debacle at home. The Germans once took pride in having a “tournament team,” one that could put distractions aside to perform when…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be re-elected this week to lead a richer-than-ever soccer body with an ambition to add new and bigger competitions despite growing wariness of him in Europe

The Independent UK

WPL 2023: DC name Meg Lanning captain, Jemimah vice-captain

MUMBAI: The dominance of the all-conquering Australian women's team seems to be having its impact in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League too. On Thursday, Australian women's team captain Meg Lanning became the third Australia player to lead a WPL team when the Delhi Capitals named the multiple…

The Times of India

Rugby chiefs to hold draw closer to World Cups after 2023 'top five' controversy

“There has never been so much movement over a two-year period. Bearing that in mind, and noting the format of four pools of five teams, there is arguably no perfect time for a draw”

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Gary Lineker and Clive Tyldesley among many to pay tribute to 'absolute legend' John Motson

Legendary commentator John Motson has passed away aged 77 after a glittering career covering over 2500 matches, including 10 World Cups and 10 European Championships

Football London

John Motson, legendary BBC football commentator, dies aged 77

The voice of football known as ‘Motty’ covered 29 FA Cup finals and 10 World Cups

The Independent UK

BBC commentator John Motson dies at 77

He covered 29 FA Cup finals and 10 World Cups for the BBC

Wales Online

John Motson dead at 77 as legendary commentator remembered after four decades on the mic

'Motty' became synonymous with the FA Cup, Match of the Day and World Cups.

Daily Record

John Motson dead: Legendary BBC football commentator dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

Iconic commentator John Motson was one of the most popular voices in football broadcasting after covering 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals before retiring in 2018

Football London

Derbyshire auctioneers to sell off shirt made for Pele’s last Brazil international game

Pelé – who was in the 1958, 62 and 70 World Cups winning teams – died on December 28

Birmingham Post

Nine big tournaments to watch in 2023

World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023.

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The Times of India

Deepak Hooda big option for India's 2023 ODI World Cup team: Irfan Pathan

MUMBAI: It can safely be said that since he made his debut for India in T20Is against Sri Lanka in Lucknow on February 24 last year, Deepak Hooda hasn't been given a fair run or used judiciously by India. However, if they intend to build a solid team for the…

The Times of India

How to travel for first twin-city Men's Hockey World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: The 2022 women's edition was the first time a hockey World Cup was hosted at two venues, and it was not just two different cities but two neighbouring countries as well -- Terrassa in Spain and Amstelveen in the Netherlands. In 2023, the men's tournament is set to…

The Times of India

When Pele was part of Kerala state syllabus

KOCHI: Pele never came to Kerala during his life span and no one from the state could watch the Brazilian’s exploits at the World Cups live as television was still a distant dream for them then. Yet, he should be credited for making a majority of Keralites fall in love…

France 24

The World Cups that made Pelé 'immortal'

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

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FACTBOX: Pele's career in numbers

NEW DELHI: Football legend Pele died on Thursday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He was 82. Pele, who is the the only player to win three FIFA World Cups, had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

The Independent UK

Pelé was a world icon and Brazil’s king of ‘beautiful game’

Pele won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players

Daily Mirror

Pele through the years: Real name, socks for footballs, serial winner and Viagra frontman

The Brazil icon led an extraordinary life, not least of all winning three World Cups, and is widely regarded as the greatest footballer to have ever graced the game

France 24

Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

The Independent UK

Pele death - news: Messi and Ronaldo pay tribute to Brazil legend after his death at 82

The footballer died at a hospital in his home country

France 24

Brazilian football legend Pelé, who won a record three World Cups, dies at 82

More than six decades after he first wowed the world on the football pitch, Pelé is no more. The superstar Brazil nicknamed "O Rei" – the King – and winner of three World Cups died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer. His death…

The Independent UK

Rugby league referee James Child announces his retirement

The 39-year-old officiated in 333 Super League matches, four World Cups, the 2017 Betfred Super League Grand Final and the 2022 Challenge Cup final.

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