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Netherlands Wins Milan Short Track Mixed Relay, Men's Team Disqualified

The Netherlands won the mixed relay short track speed skating event in Milan, beating Italy after a controversial collision; Jens van 't Wout, despite illness and early elimination in the 1000m, contributed to the team's victory, while the men's team was disqualified in the semifinals.

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Rubiales Defense Challenges Prosecution's 'Mafia' Narrative in Coercion Trial

In the final session of Luis Rubiales' trial on Friday, the defense argued the prosecution "constructed a story" to portray the Spanish football federation as a "mafia organization" to bring coercion charges against Rubiales and three other RFEF employees, all denying the charges.

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Vilda Denies Pressuring Hermoso Over Rubiales Kiss

Jorge Vilda, former coach of the Spanish women's national football team, denies pressuring Jennifer Hermoso to justify Luis Rubiales's kiss, contradicting accounts from Hermoso's brother and friend who describe threats of professional and personal consequences if she didn't comply. Vilda claims the ...

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Putellas Corroborates Hermoso's Account of Non-Consensual Kiss and Subsequent Pressure

Alexia Putellas, a Spanish footballer and Ballon d'Or winner, testified in the Luis Rubiales trial, corroborating Jennifer Hermoso's account of a non-consensual kiss and subsequent pressure campaign by RFEF officials. The pressure continued on the flight back to Spain, involving Rubiales, Jorge Vild...

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Schmidt to Leave Wallabies at Year's End

Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt will leave his position at the end of the year, foregoing a three-year contract, despite leading a recent resurgence in the team's performance, marked by impressive victories and a renewed sense of optimism within Australian rugby.

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Rubiales Trial Day 2: Conflicting Accounts and Alleged Pressure on Hermoso

The second day of Luis Rubiales' trial in Spain's National Court examined RFEF officials' handling of the post-World Cup kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, revealing conflicting accounts and alleged attempts to minimize the incident, with testimonies from the coach, communication staff, and the integrity dir...

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Netherlands Wins Short Track Mixed Relay in Milan

The Netherlands won the mixed relay short track speed skating event in Milan, defeating Italy in a close race marked by a controversial collision between Michelle Velzeboer and Chiara Betti which resulted in a penalty for Italy. Jens van 't Wout, despite illness, contributed to the win, while Canadi...

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Rubiales Trial: Defense Argues Hermoso's Discomfort Doesn't Equal Non-Consent

Luis Rubiales's lawyer argued in court that Jenni Hermoso's statement that she "didn't like" his kiss doesn't imply non-consent, a central point in his trial for sexual assault and coercion following the August 2023 Women's World Cup final. The defense presented a lip reader's evidence and highlight...

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Jersey City to Host 2026 World Cup Fan Fest for All Games

A 2026 World Cup fan fest will be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, for all 104 games; plans for a New York City location were canceled. The New York/New Jersey host committee, chaired by Tammy Murphy and with Alex Lasry as CEO, will coordinate with FIFA and government agencies ...

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Witness Testimony Alleges Pressure to Downplay Rubiales Kissing Hermoso

The third day of Luis Rubiales' trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso featured testimony from Hermoso's brother, Rafael, and other witnesses, alleging pressure from the RFEF to downplay the incident, including threats against Hermoso and her family.

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Paraguay Bids to Host 2030 Youth Olympics

President Santiago Peña presented Paraguay's bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Asunción to the IOC, aiming to boost the country's international profile alongside its role as a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host. This strategy leverages major sporting events to increase global awareness of Paragua...

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Hermoso Testifies Against Rubiales in Sexual Assault Trial

Jennifer Hermoso testified in court against Luis Rubiales, detailing an unwanted kiss during the Women's World Cup celebration and subsequent pressure to not report it. The prosecution seeks 2.5 years imprisonment for Rubiales on charges of sexual assault and coercion.

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