Two new faces as Spain coach De la Fuente names first squad since World Cup win
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has handed first senior call-ups to Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez and Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez in his first squad since guiding Spain to World Cup glory this summer. 27-year-old Martinez earns his debut call-up after Joan Garcia suffered a minor knee
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OCA explains absence of traditional athletes' village at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Friday explained the decision not to build a traditional athletes' village for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, saying that while such a facility would be preferable, organizers also needed flexibility.
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Asian Games women's volleyball preliminary round Pool B match: China vs. Kazakhstan
Asian Games women's volleyball preliminary round Pool B match: China vs. Kazakhstan
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Asian Games women's basketball group C: Chinese Taipei vs. Mongolia
Asian Games women's basketball group C: Chinese Taipei vs. Mongolia
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Hungarian chess great Judit Polgar: Make your own moves
For Judit Polgar, one of the greatest female chess players in history, the game has always been about making decisions and taking responsibility for them.
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Copa Libertadores quarter final football match: Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle
Copa Libertadores quarter final football match: Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle
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Yang Shuai header lifts Shanghai Shenhua past Tampines Rovers
Shanghai Shenhua opened its 2026-27 AFC Champions League Two campaign with a 2-1 victory over Singapore's Tampines Rovers on Thursday, as substitute Yang Shuai headed a second-half winner in their Group G encounter.
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UEFA Europa League football match: Juventus vs. N.E.C. Nijmegen
UEFA Europa League football match: Juventus vs. N.E.C. Nijmegen
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Asian Games 2026: A guide on what to watch
For sports lovers across Asia, the Asian Games always generate a wave of anticipation and shared enthusiasm — not only because of their four-year cycle but also because of their ability to bring together athletes and audiences from diverse backgrounds onto one continental stage.
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Asian Games | China held by Uzbekistan in Asian Games women's football
China drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan in the second round of the women's football group stage at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, missing the chance to secure a place in the knockout stage with one game to spare.
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Highlights of 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
Highlights of 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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China held by Uzbekistan in Asian Games women's football
China drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan in the second round of the women's football group stage at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, missing the chance to secure a place in the knockout stage with one game to spare.
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Asian Games 2026
The 2026 Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games are scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4 in Japan, where 469 gold medals will be awarded across the competition.
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Asian Games women's football group G: China vs. Uzbekistan
Li Qingtong (3rd R) of China heads for the ball with Maftuna Jonimqulova of Uzbekistan during the group G match of Women's Football between China and Uzbekistan at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gifu, Japan, Sept. 17, 2026.
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