Time running out for Messi but are World Cup stars aligning?
Spain coach Luis Enrique said earlier this week it would be "unfair" if Argentina great Lionel Messi were never to win the World Cup.
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Ronaldo says row with Man Utd 'won't shake' Portugal team
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted Monday that his explosive row with Manchester United would not impact Portugal's chances at the World Cup as they prepare for their opening match in Qatar with Ghana.
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European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup
Japan had no European-based players in their squad when they made their World Cup debut in 1998. Now they have more from German clubs alone than from their domestic J-League.
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Kazakh president cruises to re-election
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was as expected re-elected as leader of Central Asia's largest country in a landslide, months after deadly unrest, according to preliminary results released on Monday.
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'I'm not a criminal' - Warner hits out at Australia captaincy saga
A frustrated David Warner Monday said he was "not a criminal" and everyone should have the right to appeal as Cricket Australia paved the way for his lifetime leadership ban to be lifted.
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Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator arrested over insider trading
The co-creator of classic video game series Sonic the Hedgehog has been arrested for alleged insider trading, according to public prosecutors in Tokyo.
Read moreAsia markets suffer losses on fresh China Covid fears
Asian markets fell Monday as China's first Covid death in six months sparked fears officials would reimpose strict, economically painful restrictions to fight outbreaks across the country.
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Christie's cancels controversial T-rex auction in Hong Kong
Christie's has called off the auction of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, the auction house told AFP on Monday, days before it was due to go under the hammer in Hong Kong.
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S.Africa's Precious Moloi-Motsepe, champion of African fashion
South African Precious Moloi-Motsepe, one of the richest women in Africa, is a staunch promoter of fashion designers from the young, vibrant and culturally diverse continent.
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VP Harris vows 'unwavering' commitment to Philippines
The United States has an “unwavering” commitment to the Philippines, US Vice President Kamala Harris told the country's president Monday during a visit aimed at countering China and rebuilding ties that were fractured over human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian nation.
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