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Manchester United end pursuit of Jadon Sancho
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South Korea’s Ji So-yun targets women’s World Cup knockout stages
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Flying Eagles coach names final squad for FIFA U-20 World Cup
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Emir Sanusi gets new UN appointment
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Owner of ‘Sugar Daddy’ website fined in Belgium
An entrepreneur and his firm on Wednesday were fined more than 250,000 euros in Belgium for promoting prostitution through a “Sugar Daddy” dating website for rich men and young women.
Thomas Dennerby: Super Falcons now confident enough to face any opponent
Head Coach of the Super Falcons, Thomas Dennerby, believes his team has gained more confidence ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France and will compete well against the top teams at the tournament.
WWC: Cameroon can do better in France – Nchout Ajara
Cameroon forward Nchout Njoya Ajara insists the Indomitable Lionesses will show significant progress on the global stage when they compete in their second Women's World Cup in June in France.
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