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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.
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Sports, Travel
Japan Wins the World Baseball Classic
In the last moment of the game, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani struck out USA’s Mike Trout. It was a showdown between the two best players in baseball and Ohtani won.
Sports, Travel
FIFA Changes World Cup, Adds More Teams and Games
At a recent event in Rwanda, FIFA said that the 2026 World Cup will have 104 games instead of 64 games like the past seven World Cups.
Business, Sports
Manchester United for Sale
Late last year, the US-based owners of Manchester United, a soccer team in the United Kingdom’s Premier League, decided to sell the team. Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the son of Qatar’s former prime minister, is try
Science, Sports
Footballers May Have Bad Brain Health After 65
A new report says that after age 65, professional soccer players have a higher chance of worse brain health than other people.
Entertainment, Sports, Travel
Saudi Arabia Beats Argentina - Businesses Close Next Day
The king of Saudi Arabia declared a public holiday for the country on Wednesday. The holiday was to celebrate their win against Argentina in the World Cup. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.
Sports, Travel
Lionel Messi Injured 2 Weeks Before World Cup
Lionel Messi missed a game with his club team Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on Sunday because of an injury. His Achilles tendon, a tendon that goes from the heel of the foot to the back of the knee, was hurt.
Business, Sports
FIFA Criticizes TV Deal Offers for Women’s World Cup
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, criticized TV broadcasters. He says that the broadcasters’ offers for the TV rights for the women’s World Cup were too low.
Business, Sports
England’s Premier League Sets Spending Record
Many people in the UK are struggling with higher prices for food and energy now, but England’s Premier League football teams spent more money than ever.
Politics, Sports
Football Returns to Ukraine
Six months ago, the start of the war with Russia stopped all football in Ukraine. However, a new season of Ukraine’s premier football league started in Kyiv on Tuesday. The country of 44 million people is hoping for some
Sports
Cricket Might Return to the Olympics in 2028
Later this month, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will make a presentation to the Los Angeles Olympics organizers. The group wants cricket to return to the Olympics after a 128-year absence.
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Kerr Will Be First Woman on Global FIFA Video Game Cover
Sam Kerr is an Australian football* player. She will be the first woman on the global cover of Electronic Arts' FIFA video game. FIFA 23' will be released this year.
Sports, Technology
FIFA Will Use AI at 2022 World Cup
The AI system will give referees more data to help with decisions
Sports
Gareth Bale Will Play in Los Angeles for One Year
Gareth Bale, who plays for the Wales national team, has joined LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) from La Liga champions Real Madrid. He has a 12-month contract and it’s possible he plays there beyond 2024.
Sports
Nadal wins 14th French Open title against Casper Ruud
After a one year break, the “King of Clay” rules again in Paris.
