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Iranian National Team Flees War via 40-Hour Bus Journey to World Cup

Iran's national football team escaped their war-torn country through a grueling 40-hour bus journey to reach the World Cup, amid reports of terrorist threats and political tensions. The team's dramatic departure highlighted the dangerous conditions in Iran as anti-government protests continue to rock the country. The Iranian squad made gestures of solidarity with protesters before matches, defying pressure from their government. Iran could potentially face the United States in the World Cup round of 16, setting up a politically charged matchup between the two nations that have had tense diplomatic relations for decades.

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USA Dominates Paraguay in First Half to Advance in Copa America

The United States secured a convincing victory over Paraguay in Copa America competition, with the match effectively decided in the first half. Folarin Balogun became the tournament's first player to score twice, adding to an own goal by Paraguayan midfielder Damian Bobadilla that had already put the Americans ahead. The dominant first-half performance left Paraguay with little opportunity to mount a comeback, as the USA controlled the tempo and created multiple scoring chances. The victory represents a significant result for the US national team in the South American championship tournament, demonstrating their competitive strength against established regional opposition.

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Palestinian Football Association President Denied Entry to US and Canada

The head of the Palestinian Football Association has been refused entry to both the United States and Canada, according to media reports. The official is currently waiting in Mexico City, where he attended Thursday's opening match of the championship between host Mexico and South Africa, which ended 2-0 in Mexico's favor. The reports did not specify the reasons for the entry denials or provide details about which tournament the official was attempting to attend in North America.

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FIFA President Infantino Suggests Italy Could Qualify for Expanded 64-Team World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino made pointed comments about Italy's World Cup qualification struggles, suggesting the four-time world champions might benefit from an expanded tournament format with 64 teams. Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup final tournament for the third consecutive time, marking a dramatic fall for one of football's most successful national teams. Infantino's remarks appear to reference FIFA's ongoing discussions about expanding the World Cup beyond its current 32-team format, which will increase to 48 teams starting with the 2026 tournament in North America.

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Slovakia Women's Team Maintains Perfect Record with 3-0 Victory Over Israel

Slovakia's women's national team secured their third consecutive victory in European League competition, defeating Israel 3-0. The team has maintained a perfect record through three matches in the tournament. Slovakia will look to extend their winning streak when they face Finland on Sunday in Poprad, as they continue their campaign in the European League.

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Former Arsenal player Partey denied entry to Canada, to miss Ghana's opening match

Thomas Partey, the 32-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, was denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's opening match. The player was charged in London last year with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault allegedly committed between 2020 and 2022. The Canadian authorities' decision to refuse entry appears connected to the pending criminal charges against the footballer.

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Three NHL rookies with Slovak connections named to All-Star rookie team

Three players with Slovak ties have been selected to the NHL's All-Star rookie team. The trio includes Schaefer, Dobeš, and Demidov, who were joined by defenseman Alexander Nikišin and forwards Beckett Sennecke and Jimmy Snuggerud to complete the six-player rookie All-Star squad. The selection recognizes the outstanding performance of first-year NHL players during the current season.

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Kim Jae-youl Re-elected as President of International Skating Union

Kim Jae-youl has been re-elected as president of the International Skating Union (ISU), the global governing body for figure skating and speed skating. Kim, who is from South Korea, holds the distinction of being the first non-European leader in the organization's 130-year history. The ISU, founded in 1892, oversees international competitions including Olympic skating events and world championships across both figure skating and speed skating disciplines.

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Mbappe Could Break Klose's World Cup Scoring Record, But Prioritizes Title Over Goals

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has scored 12 goals in World Cup tournaments to date, leaving him four goals short of German striker Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals. However, the French forward has indicated that winning the tournament title is more important to him than breaking the individual scoring record. Klose set his record across four World Cup tournaments between 2002 and 2014, helping Germany win the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

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Ireland's Football Match Against Israel Moved to Neutral Venue Without Spectators

Ireland's football match against Israel scheduled for October will be played at a neutral venue without spectators, following UEFA's approval of a request to move the game from Dublin. The Football Association of Ireland confirmed that European football's governing body UEFA has granted their request to relocate the October fixture from its original Dublin venue, though the new location has not yet been announced. The decision to play behind closed doors suggests heightened security concerns surrounding the fixture.

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De Minaur Advances to ATP Hertogenbosch Semifinal

Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur has advanced to the semifinal of the ATP tournament in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. He will face French player Adrian Mannarino in the semifinal match as he continues his bid to reach the final of the grass court tournament.

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French Football Club Le Mans Extends Coach Videira's Contract Until 2029

French football club Le Mans has extended the contract of coach Videira through 2029. The club last played in France's top division during the 2009/10 season before experiencing a dramatic fall from grace. In 2013, Le Mans was relegated to the sixth tier of French football due to severe financial difficulties, marking one of the steepest declines in modern French football history.

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Slovak tennis pair advances to London doubles semifinals

Slovak tennis player Tereza Mihalíková and her British partner Olivia Nicholls have advanced to the semifinals of the women's doubles tournament in London. The pair will face the fourth-seeded Chinese-French duo of Chan Hao-ching and Kristina Mladenović on Saturday in their bid to reach the final.

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Netherlands and Japan Prepare for Match Despite Injury Concerns

The Netherlands enters their upcoming match as the favorite despite health concerns affecting the squad. Dutch coach Ronald Koeman is dealing with injury problems among his players as the team prepares to face Japan. Both nations are eager to demonstrate their capabilities in what promises to be a competitive encounter.

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High School Students Compete in Regional Pétanque Tournament in Bratislava

Sixteen high school teams from across the Bratislava region competed in a pétanque tournament organized by the regional government in partnership with the Slovak Pétanque Federation. The competition took place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the National Pétanque Court in Bratislava. The tournament was designed to promote the French ball sport among secondary school students in Slovakia's capital region.

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Slovak hurdler Emma Zapletalova wins third Diamond League title in dominant season

Slovak athlete Emma Zapletalova claimed her third Diamond League victory of the season in the 400-meter hurdles at Wednesday's meeting in Oslo, Norway. The bronze medalist from the World Championships finished with a time of 53.13 seconds, marking her fourth-best career performance. Zapletalova remains undefeated in the 400m hurdles this year, having previously won Diamond League events in Rabat and Rome. Her manager, who was present at the Oslo stadium, expressed surprise at the level of dominance she has shown this season, noting that while expectations were high following her World Championship bronze medal, her current form has exceeded predictions.

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Argentina Calls Up Bournemouth Defender Senesi to Replace Injured Balerdi

Argentina has called up Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi to replace the injured Aymeric Laporte in their national team squad. Senesi, who has had a successful season with Bournemouth in the Premier League, will join the squad for their upcoming international fixtures. The defender's call-up comes after Balerdi was ruled out due to injury, creating an opening in Argentina's defensive lineup.

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South Korea defeats Czech Republic 2-1 in football match

South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in a football match. Czech captain Ladislav Krejčí gave his team the lead in the 59th minute, but the South Korean team managed to turn the match around and secure victory with two goals.

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