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Chelsea chaos not a distraction for Maresca

Chelsea chaos not a distraction for Maresca

Enzo Maresca insisted the speculation over his Chelsea future has not been a distraction after the Blues battled back to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.

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Brazil's Lula asks EU to show 'courage' and sign Mercosur trade deal

Brazil's Lula asks EU to show 'courage' and sign Mercosur trade deal

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union to show "courage" and sign a trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc.

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Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.

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Zelensky says US mooted direct Ukraine-Russia talks on ending war in Miami

Zelensky says US mooted direct Ukraine-Russia talks on ending war in Miami

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Washington had proposed the first face-to-face negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in half a year, as diplomats converged on Miami for fresh talks on ending the war.

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Armed conflict in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe': Lula

Armed conflict in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe': Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that US military action in Venezuela would spark a "humanitarian catastrophe," as he opened a summit of the South American Mercosur bloc.

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Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca

Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca

Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.

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FIFA Best XI 'a joke' rages Flick over Raphinha snub

FIFA Best XI 'a joke' rages Flick over Raphinha snub

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick raged against Raphinha's omission from FIFA's team of the year, labelling the world football governing body's 'The Best Men's XI' a joke on Saturday.

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Swiss Von Allmen pips Odermatt to Val Gardena downhill

Swiss Von Allmen pips Odermatt to Val Gardena downhill

Franjo von Allmen got the better of Marco Odermatt to win Saturday's downhill at Val Gardena and claim his first World Cup win of the season.

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Vonn claims third podium of the season at Val d'Isere

Vonn claims third podium of the season at Val d'Isere

Lindsey Vonn climbed atop the podium for the third time in four World Cup races this winter, finishing third in the Val d'Isere downhill on Saturday.

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India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

Indian selectors dropped Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill on Saturday from the T20 squad for the World Cup in February after a prolonged form slump.

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