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Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
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Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine

The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
'Sensational!' - Wood and Just combine twice for New Zealand goals
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'Sensational!' - Wood and Just combine twice for New Zealand goals

Chris Wood and Elijah Just combine for two 'sensational' goals for New Zealand during their Group G match with Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
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VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconsci...

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged

An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers
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World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers

We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker detained by UK has been charged
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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker detained by UK has been charged

The captain of a Russian shadow fleet tanker detained by the UK has been charged with contravening sanctions.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'
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Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'

John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker
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Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker

Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Graham Potter's journey from last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption
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Graham Potter's journey from last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption

For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this su...

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
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Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1

Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal
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Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal

Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
British 1-2-3 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - first since 1968
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British 1-2-3 at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - first since 1968

Sir Lewis Hamilton has won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory with Ferrari, while George Russell and defending champion Lando Norris made it the first all-British podium since 1968.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
Could Japan be the tournament's dark horses?
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Could Japan be the tournament's dark horses?

Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
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New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Prince Harry makes appearance at NBA Finals for historic New York Knicks win
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Prince Harry makes appearance at NBA Finals for historic New York Knicks win

Prince Harry joined other famous faces to watch the New York Knicks secure their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
'He's become Scots' chief creative force' - how the players rated
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'He's become Scots' chief creative force' - how the players rated

Rate the Scotland and Haiti players out of 10 below and come back X minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco
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Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco

Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images
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Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images

There have been calls for Fifa to release the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Was there an offside in build up to Switzerland penalty?
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Was there an offside in build up to Switzerland penalty?

Breel Embolo puts Switzerland 1-0 up against Qatar from the penalty spot, after the Swiss were awarded a penalty with Remo Freuler appearing to be offside before he was fouled by Qatar goalkeeper Mahm...

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada
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Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada

Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.

BBC News - UK3 months ago