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New record for most consecutive wins in men’s soccer
In a historic soccer match on Tuesday, the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal set a world record. They won their 28th game in a row when they beat Al-Ittihad 2-0 in the AFC Champions League.
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Kansas City Chiefs win 2024 Super Bowl
In an exciting Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 25-22. It was the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl victory in five years.
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Hong Kong fans and government upset Messi didn’t play
Soccer fans in Hong Kong were disappointed when Lionel Messi didn’t play in his team’s preseason friendly game.
Sports, Travel
Paris police might block airports during Paris 2024 Olympics
Police in France are worried about their working conditions during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Business, Sports
Ohtani gets biggest salary in MLB, will be paid until 2043
Superstar Shohei Ohtani recently signed a unique contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Business, Sports
Women’s professional sports to grow 300% in 2024
Experts at Deloitte believe that women’s professional sports will earn $1.28 billion in 2024. That’s 300% more than three years ago.
Sports, Travel
LeBron James museum will open this year
A museum about NBA star LeBron James will open in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, this month.
Sports
Ice hockey player dies in terrible skate accident
Last week, Adam Johnson, an ice hockey player from Minnesota, USA, passed away. He was cut in the neck by a skate blade during a game.
Sports, Travel
South Africa win the Rugby World Cup
South Africa won the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. They beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final at Stade de France near Paris.
Sports
Neymar injured again, needs surgery
Brazilian soccer star Neymar hurt his left knee while playing for his national team on Tuesday.
Sports, Travel
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held in six countries
FIFA will celebrate the men’s World Cup 100-year anniversary in 2030.
Sports, Travel
The Ryder Cup has crazy fans
The 44th Ryder Cup golf tournament has started. It is being held at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.
Entertainment, Sports
Esports are in this year’s Asian Games for first time
Esports have become an official part of the Asian Games this year. For the first time ever, players can compete for gold medals in seven different video games.
Sports
Germany beat Serbia to win FIBA basketball World Cup
Germany won their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup title on Sunday. They beat Serbia 83-77 in a difficult game in Manila.
Entertainment, Sports
Women’s World Cup Australia match most watched TV program in Australia
The recent soccer match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup between Australia and England has become the most-watched TV program in Australia since the year 2001.
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Disney’s ESPN will enter sports gambling business
In 2019, Walt Disney Company’s sports media business, ESPN, had opportunities to work with sports betting companies.
Sports, Travel
The FIFA Women's World Cup is better this year
The FIFA Women's World Cup started on Thursday. It's the ninth edition of the Women's World Cup, and is taking place in Australia and New Zealand.
Sports, Travel
Paris 2024 Olympics: French police search headquarters
The police in France have searched the headquarters of the organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Business, Sports
Messi confirms he will play in the US
Lionel Messi recently announced that he plans to join Inter Miami, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS).
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Ronaldo's performance in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo's first season in Saudi Arabia is coming to an end with mixed results.
