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Fifa rejects Palestinian FA call to suspend Israel over West Bank teams
Fifa has rejected a formal request from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over teams based in West Bank settlements, though it issued a £142,000 fine for discrimination.
Spain call up Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera for World Cup friendlies
Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has received his maiden senior international call-up for Spain ahead of the World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel omits Trent Alexander-Arnold from 35-man England squad
Thomas Tuchel has omitted Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins from an experimental 35-man England squad. The manager is resting 11 established players ahead of upcoming World Cup friendlies.
USA sprinter Jordan Anthony suffers blood clot after botched drug test
American sprinter Jordan Anthony has developed a severe blood clot following an anti-doping test error, but remains on course for 60m gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
US officials raise World Cup security fears over delayed $625m funds
The United States' preparations for the upcoming World Cup have been hindered by a significant delay in federal security funding.
Iran publicly executes teenage wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi
Teenage amateur wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi has been publicly executed in Iran on Thursday following allegations of his involvement in anti-government protests.
Milwaukee Bucks plan Giannis Antetokounmpo extension or trade
Milwaukee Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam say Giannis Antetokounmpo must sign a new contract or be traded before his final year.
Newcastle United face crucial Sunderland derby after Barcelona humiliation
Newcastle United must bounce back against rivals Sunderland to salvage their European hopes after a heavy Champions League defeat in Barcelona.