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How Zambian soccer recovered from a plane crash that killed a golden generation: In 1993, the Zambian men’s national team held hopes of qualifying for its first ...
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Key FactsZambia’s Football Rise After Devastating Air Disaster
7h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Zambian national team’s plane crashed shortly after leaving Gabon in 1993, killing 18 players and all onboard.
- Following the tragedy, the team was quickly rebuilt under Kalusha Bwalya’s leadership and narrowly missed qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.
- The squad reached the Africa Cup of Nations final in 1994 and remarkably won the tournament in 2012 near the crash location.
- Currently, Zambia holds a competitive position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with three matches remaining in the qualifiers.
We wanted to honor the dead players and that strengthened us. Our first game was against Senegal and the team was on its way to Senegal for a match when the plane crashed.— Hervé Renard, head coach of the Zambian national team during the Africa Cup of Nations 2012.
China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait: The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan ...
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Sundowns' Club World Cup dream not over yet despite loss to Dortmund: Mamelodi Sundowns will have to beat Brazilian team Fluminense in their last Group F ...
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Key FactsBVB Clinches Narrow Win Under Intense Heat
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: transfermarkt.de
- Borussia Dortmund secured a 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup despite high temperatures and multiple errors.
- Jobe Bellingham scored his first goal for Dortmund during his inaugural start shortly before halftime.
- Coach Niko Kovac adjusted the lineup after a scoreless opening match, highlighting the challenging conditions above 30 degrees Celsius.
- Dortmund will face Ulsan HD in their final group game on Wednesday, maintaining strong prospects for the round of 16.
I did nothing, I just stood on the sidelines and sweated as if I came out of a sauna.— BVB coach Niko Kovac discussing the challenging conditions on DAZN.
Kylian Mbappé released from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis: Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has been released from hospital after being treated ...
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Key FactsMbappé Discharged After Acute Gastroenteritis Treatment
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Kylian Mbappé was hospitalized due to severe gastroenteritis and has since been discharged.
- He continues specific medical treatment at the training complex and will gradually resume team activities.
- Mbappé missed Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup opening match against Al-Hilal, which ended 1-1.
- Real Madrid’s next tournament match is scheduled against Pachuca on Sunday in Charlotte.
India’s Next Gen: Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal show their time is now: The young pair batted beautifully at Headingley and are ready to take up the mantle ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6440211/2025/06/20/india-jaiswal-gill-sharma-kohli/
Dortmund sneak past Sundowns 4-3 to get their first win of the Club World Cup.
Seven goals. What a game 🔥
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Key FactsMessi’s Magic Defines Club World Cup Moment
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Lionel Messi’s game-winning free kick in the 54th minute secured Inter Miami’s victory against FC Porto.
- This match marked the first competitive win for a CONCACAF team over a European club.
- Messi attracted supporters nationwide and internationally, elevating the atmosphere at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Inter Miami can advance to the knockout stage with a draw in their upcoming group match against Palmeiras.
Touched by God, isn’t he? Incredible. What a player.— José Fonte, Portuguese defender, praising Lionel Messi after his free kick goal in the match against FC Porto.
Soccer-Chelsea's Jackson apologises for red card at Club World Cup: PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has apologised to his team mates and ...
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Key FactsChelsea Suffers Defeat Following Early Red Card
20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Nicolas Jackson was dismissed four minutes after entering the game due to a reckless studs-up challenge.
- Flamengo overturned a 1-0 deficit by scoring twice from a set piece and open play in the second half.
- Coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged the red card decision and stressed the importance of winning the final group match.
- Jackson apologized to his teammates and will miss the upcoming game, complicating Chelsea’s prospects in the tournament.
He’s very sad. He tried to win the ball, had the bad luck that he kicked his leg and that’s it.— Marc Cucurella on Nicolas Jackson's reaction after receiving a red card.
Real Madrid vs Pachuca: FIFA Club World Cup – start, team news, lineups: Five-time winners Real Madrid take on Mexico’s Pachuca in the group stage of FIFA Club ...
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FIFA Club World Cup: Bayern Munich overcome battling Boca to reach last 16: Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with ...
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Key FactsFC Bayern Advances to Club World Cup Round of 16
8h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- FC Bayern defeated Boca Juniors 2-1, starting the tournament with six points.
- Harry Kane opened the scoring while Olise secured the winning goal in the 84th minute.
- Boca Juniors equalized through Miguel Marentiel after a defensive error by Jonathan Tah.
- Jamal Musiala was substituted early due to a calf injury, with coach Kompany optimistic about his condition.
The result and the three points are the most important.— Captain Manuel Neuer after the victory against Boca Juniors.
Borussia Dortmund's bench is watching their Club World Cup match from the locker room because of the heat.
It is currently 87 degrees (30 ... Show more
U.S. Soccer take down Saudi Arabia and qualify for the Gold Cup quarterfinals. 🇺🇸
Kuwait Times Jun 20
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia was sharing unspecified ideas with Israel and Iran about how to end the bloodshed and said he ... Show more
Russia has long been a close ally of Iran’s, but the war with Israel is testing the limits of their relationship. It doesn’t look likely that Moscow will offer ... Show more
Flamengo dispatch Chelsea, clinch knockout round spot: Bruno Henrique, Danilo and Wallace Yan scored as Flamengo rallied for a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in Club ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2025-06-21-flamengo-dispatch-chelsea-clinch-knockout-round-spot/
PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat: Paris Saint-Germain fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Brazil's Botafogo in the Club World Cup on ...
france24.com/en/sport/20250620-psg-botafogo-club-world-cup-fifa
'We're not friends' - Lionel Messi reveals relationship with 'normal' Cristiano Ronaldo as Argentine GOAT lifts lid on ...
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Key FactsRespectful Rivalry: Messi and Ronaldo’s Unique Bond
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
- Messi characterizes his connection with Ronaldo as respectful but not friendly due to limited personal interaction.
- Their competition was confined to the pitch, often representing rival Spanish clubs during their peak years.
- Currently, Ronaldo competes in Saudi Arabia and Messi in the United States, making a club partnership unlikely.
- Together, they hold 13 Ballon d’Or titles and continue breaking records despite advancing ages.
I have a lot of respect and admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and for the career he’s had and continues to have, because he’s still competing at the highest level.— Lionel Messi explains his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and emphasizes the respect he has for his career.
Paul Biermann: "Anything is possible": Three games in the main round - and three victories: the men's U17 national team reached the quarter-finals of the World ...
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Lucas Ribeiro hit the 'night night' after scoring the opener for Sundowns vs. Dortmund 😴
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SoftBank chief pitches $1tn AI and robotics complex in Arizona: Masayoshi Son has raised concept with US commerce secretary and hopes to involve chipmaker TSMC
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POLL | Can Sundowns pull off an upset and beat Dortmund in the Club World Cup?: Can Downs beat Dortmund?
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Photos show empty seats at the 2025 Club World Cup: The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, held across the US, has struggled with low attendance ...
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Key FactsSparse Crowds Mark 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
5h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup runs from June 14 to July 13, featuring elite football clubs competing across multiple US venues.
- Average attendance reached only 43% capacity, with some matches drawing as few as 13.6% of available spectators.
- Low turnout has been linked to midday scheduling and extreme heat, despite affordable ticket prices and student discounts.
- The highest-attended match attracted 80,619 fans, yet many stadiums remained significantly underfilled during the first round.
Meta introduces Oakley AI smart glasses that start at $399: Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
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Fifa Club World Cup: Weather raising major concerns in US tournament: Weather concerns are taking centre stage at the Fifa Club World Cup after a fourth game was ...
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Stifling heat, thunderstorms dampen Club World Cup: Inaugural edition of global clubs' tournament at the mercy of extremes of American summer.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/thunderstruck-heat-club-world-cup-weathers-storms-lightning-5090096
Putin suggests Russia could help broker a deal between Iran and Israel: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Wednesday to help mediate an end to the conflict ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-suggests-russia-could-help-broker-a-deal-between-iran-and-israel
Key FactsPutin’s Stark Claims and Nuclear Threat in Ukraine Conflict
7h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Putin declared all of Ukraine belongs to Russia, emphasizing the shared identity of the two peoples.
- Russian forces continue advancing mainly in the Donetsk region, recently capturing a village near Zaporizhzhya.
- He threatened devastating consequences if Ukraine used a dirty bomb, a claim Kyiv denies.
- The US disbanded a peace-promoting task force as efforts to pressure Russia stalled amid shifting geopolitical priorities.
I have said many times that I consider the Russian and Ukrainian people to be one nation. In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours.— Vladimir Putin stated this during a Q&A session at an investment event in St. Petersburg.
Afghans in the dark despite admission promise - lawsuit against government: Despite Germany's promise to take in around 2,400 Afghans, they are still stuck in ...
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Key FactsAfghan Families Challenge Germany Over Stalled Resettlement
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- The German government launched a resettlement program in 2022 aimed at protecting vulnerable Afghans but later discontinued it.
- Many affected individuals, including the Saleh family, have been stuck in Pakistan for over a year without updates.
- Several families have filed lawsuits against the Foreign Office, arguing that resettlement commitments are legally binding.
- Most applicants have passed all security checks, despite political debates over the continuation of the program.
A commitment to accept is an administrative act and legally binding.— Matthias Lehnert, asylum lawyer, explains the legal significance of the acceptance commitment.
At the same time, the former Bayern boss criticized the fundamental attitude towards new soccer formats in Germany. 👀
"In Germany ... Show more
Russia says completed another POW exchange with Ukraine : Russia and Ukraine exchanged more captured soldiers on Friday, Moscow said, the latest in a series of ...
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"A strange performance from Chelsea, they fell apart"
Kaveh Solhekol on Chelsea's defeat against Flamengo at the Club World Cup 🔵
Brighton have completed the signing of Japanese international Moeka Minami from AS Roma 🚨🤝
Russia shields Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine’s president calls Moscow’s alignment with Tehran and Pyongyang a dangerous signal of rising ... Show more
Just a moment...
Just a moment...
EWN Jun 20
PSG stunned by Botafogo in Club World Cup upset: A first-half goal from Brazilian international Igor Jesus proved the difference as Botafogo all but sealed a ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/psg-stunned-by-botafogo-in-club-world-cup-upset
Annette Mosman, Group Chief Executive Officer, APG Group, highlights the importance of the longevity economy, which she'll touch more on next week as co-chair ... Show more
Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025
Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025
It's been seven years since Kylian Mbappé scored his first World Cup goal.
Now he's got 12 of them, played in two finals and has one shiny trophy 🐢
Saudi Gazette/ Jun 20
Saudi bank credit records annual growth of over SR443 billion by end of April 2025
saudigazette.com.sa/article/652827
ANOTHER WIN FOR A LATIN AMERICAN TEAM OVER A EUROPEAN GIANT! 🔥
Flamengo took down Chelsea 3-1 with authority.
No UEFA team has managed to defeat a South ... Show more
Jalan Besar Stadium set to be fitted with natural grass pitch: ST understands that returfing works will commence in August and is expected to be completed by ...
straitstimes.com/sport/football/natural-grass-to-return-as-jalan-besar-stadium-is-set-to-undergo-returfing
Donald Trump stunt proves FIFA is happy to play politics when it suits: FIFA's insistence that politics and football do not mix feels hypocritical ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6438516/2025/06/20/donald-trump-juventus-fifa-politics/
Boca Juniors are level in Miami!
The Xeneize swarm Michael Olise and captain Miguel Merentiel finishes in style to spark wild scenes from La Doce behind the ... Show more
Nicolas Jackson, who was sent off in Chelsea's 2-0 defeat away at Newcastle United in May, has seen red again.
The Senegalese forward is dismissed just four ... Show more
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https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/1936146591380902241/video/1
Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers postponed due to Israel-Iran conflict, Singapore FA says
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2025-06-20-womens-asian-cup-qualifiers-postponed-due-to-israel-iran-conflict-singapore-fa-says/
'I'll beat the sh*t out of you!' - Francesco Acerbi threatens PSG fan over Bradley Barcola dig as Inter defender reminded of Champions League ...
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ESPN Jun 20
Nathan Aké: Don't bring CWC's individual walkouts to Premier League - ESPN: Nathan Aké has told the Premier League to resist the temptation to copy the ...
espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/45545482/nathan-ake-club-world-cup-individual-walkouts-premier-league
Basketball: USA denies visas to five players, Senegal cancels training camp: Senegal's women's basketball team is among the best in Africa ...
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/basketball-usa-verweigert-fuenf-spielerinnen-das-visum-senegal-sagt-trainingslager-ab-a-3689d296-0272-4939-8fae-37dac2ef224d
"South American teams have caused big problems."
Harry Kane is loving his experience of the Club World Cup so far 🗣
Flamengo stun Chelsea with comeback victory at Club World Cup as Jackson sees red
theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/20/flamengo-chelsea-club-world-cup-match-report
Liam Delap will make his first start for Chelsea tonight in the club's game against Flamengo in the Club World Cup 🤩
Trump’s Rant Completely Baffled Worker at His White House Flagpole Event: The president ranted about the Iran-Israel conflict as construction workers shuffled ...
thedailybeast.com/trumps-rant-completely-baffled-worker-at-his-white-house-flagpole-event/
#WeekInReview - In this week's highlights, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host football World Cup playoffs, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Salman joins King Charles at ... Show more
sport360.com Jun 20
Top scorers in FIFA Club World Cup history: 👑🏆
Ronaldo – 𝟕 ⚽️
Messi – 𝟔 ⚽️
Their legendary rivalry lives on 🔥#FIFACWC
Tracks 🥇
Select FIFA Club World Cup matches on TNT Sports (US only) / All games on DAZN 📺
The top six nominees for the 2024/25 PFA Men's and Women's Player of the Year awards! 🏆
The night Botafogo put Paris Saint-Germain in the ‘cemetery of favourites’: Botafogo's win over PSG was not just a blow struck for the South American game ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6439591/2025/06/20/botafogo-paris-saint-germain-club-world-cup/
Juventus player: Oval Office moment with Trump ‘a bit weird’: International soccer stars on the Italian club Juventus found themselves in an unusual position on ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5360526-italian-soccer-stars-in-trump-event/
Club World Cup upsets continue as Flamengo topples powerhouse Chelsea: The FIFA Club World Cup has seen plenty of upsets, with Flamengo of Brazil providing the ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2025/06/20/club-world-cup-flamengo-chelsea-highlights-upsets/84292548007/
Lionel Messi scores brilliant free-kick to win the game for Inter Miami against Porto at the Club World Cup ✅🔥
bovadaff.com Jun 20
Kevin Durant is reportedly joining PSG as a part-owner, per @TheAthletic “Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has expanded his relationship with Qatar Sports ... Show more
Surprise in Halle - Jannik Sinner loses for the first time in 51 games against an opponent not named Carlos Alcaraz 🤯
Atlético take down Seattle Sounders 3-1 for their first win of the Club World Cup 💥
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow could help broker peace between Israel and Iran, proposing a deal to safeguard both Israeli security and Iran’s ... Show more
President Donald Trump surprised the Juventus men's team during a visit to the White house, by asking them about their views on transgender players ... Show more
Key FactsJuventus Faces Political Awkwardness at White House
Jun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- A White House visit with President Trump caused discomfort among Juventus players due to unexpected political discussions.
- Trump mainly addressed issues related to Iran and transgender athletes, which visibly puzzled the footballers.
- Juventus manager Comolli responded cautiously to Trump’s remarks about women’s and transgender sports participation.
- Following the visit, Juventus began the Club World Cup with a decisive 5-0 victory over Al Ain.
It was honestly surprising.— Timothy Weah about the visit to the White House and Trump's political questions.
Putin Says He Doesn't Want To Discuss Possible Israeli-U.S. Killing Of Iran's Khamenei
huffpost.com/entry/putin-refuses-to-discuss-iran-supreme-leader-possible-killing_n_6853b73be4b01d1a9ebd34ff
