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As Sudan burns, the NBA’s embrace of the UAE shows how sport enables atrocity
ByKarim Zidan December 13, 2025

While UAE-backed forces are accused of mass killings in Sudan, the NBA is deepening its partnership with the controversial Gulf state. This is what sportswashing looks likeAs paramilitary fighters from the brutal Rapid Support Forces (RSF) overran the …

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Elite cheats slip through net as anti-doping system has ‘stalled’, says AIU
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 12, 2025

Athletics Integrity Unit Chair David Howman delivered the warning about the system's inability to outsmart cheats.

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Liverpool vs Brighton: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups, Salah
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 12, 2025

Holders Liverpool host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday but the spotlight is on ongoing Mohamed Salah saga.

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Suryakumar and Gill backed to regain India mojo for T20 World Cup
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 12, 2025

India will defend their T20 World Cup title at the 2026 edition starting February, but form eludes captain and deputy.

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Afghan’s Olympic hope for Taliban dialogue to prompt women’s rights U-turn
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 12, 2025

Girls in Afghanistan are banned from schools and sport beyond the age of 12 but IOC member has hope for Taliban talks.

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Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid transfer tension
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 12, 2025

Liverpool dropped Mohamed Salah from their squad for their match in Milan, sparking interest from the Saudi Pro League.

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Fans slam FIFA, demand halt to ‘extortionate’ 2026 World Cup ticket sales
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 12, 2025

Supporter groups say soaring prices threaten to turn 2026 tournament into 'Corporate Games'.

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Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 11, 2025

Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.

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World Cup 2026: When and where does the FIFA tournament start?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 11, 2025

The global showpiece of world football begins on June 11 with FIFA's largest World Cup now only half a year away.

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PSG bus stoned after Champions League tie; Spanish fans injured in Poland
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera December 11, 2025

Trouble ensues around two matches across European football's club competitions in the early hours of Thursday.

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