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I feel ashamed – Neymar reacts as Vasco da Gama thrashed Santos 6-0

Howard Mildilton August 18, 2025

Santos Santos captain, Neymar, has admitted that he felt ashamed after his side’s 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama on Sunday. Neymar was unable to help Santos as Vasco da Gama defeated them at the Estádio do Morumbi. Goals from Piton, David, P. Coutinho, Rayan and Tchê Tchê gave Vasco da Gama the

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UN report indicates DR Congo, Somalia tops cases of sexual violence

Howard Mildilton August 15, 2025

United Nations A new United Nations report says the number of conflict-related sexual violence cases reported in 2024 increased by 25 percent from the previous year. “The highest number of cases was reported in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Somalia, and South Sudan,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. He […]

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

Howard Mildilton August 14, 2025

FIFA Sponsored: FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.   With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will

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European wildfires kill at least three

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

Southern Europe Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania. Firefighting teams in several countries are struggling to contain numerous fires after weeks of heatwaves and soaring temperatures across the Mediterranean. Emergency teams are working around the clock to protect the outskirts of

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FIFA Female World Cup Philippines begins in 100 days

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

FIFA The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup will kick off in the Philippines in just 100 days’ time A Filipina thrill-fest is just 100 days away! The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ will, indeed, kick off in the Philippines on 21 November 2025. The 16-team field for Philippines 2025 is complete. The hosts […]

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Wildfire contained in Madrid

Howard Mildilton August 12, 2025

Madrid At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday. Regional authorities also confirmed another victim was a man who sustained burns over 98% of his body and was taken to the hospital. The fire, which […]

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Spain regain top spot in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Howard Mildilton August 7, 2025

FIFA Sponsord Women’s football has enjoyed an action-packed two months, with continental competitions causing a shake-up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. England retained their European title by seeing off the challenge of Spain, Brazil successfully defended their South American crown, and the Solomon Islands took full advantage of New Zealand’s absence to lay

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Partey former Arsenal player on bail for alleged rape, assault

Howard Mildilton August 5, 2025

Westminster Midfielder faces five counts of rape and one sexual assault charge as he vows to fight allegations Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to face five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to alleged incidents that occurred between 2021 and 2022, during […]

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FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first

Howard Mildilton August 4, 2025

FIFA Sponsored FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation driven by artificial PR battles – which have nothing to do with protecting the welfare of […]

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Inferno destroys forest in northwest Spain

Howard Mildilton August 4, 2025

Spain The first blaze began in Balarés, in the parish of Cospindo, and was followed by four others in Brántuas, A Graña, Cores and Nemeño. Two of the five fires, those in Cospindo and Cores, were stabilised by Sunday evening, while the others remained active. Residents were evacuated from Balarés and O Osmo on Saturday […]