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On Monday, Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, known for his time at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, begins his trial in Barcelona on charges of raping a woman at a local nightclub. Prosecutors have proposed a nine-year prison sentence and a subsequent 10-year conditional release for Alves, along with a demand for him to pay 150,000 euros ($162,000) in compensation to the …

Slovakia secured a spot in the group stage of the Davis Cup finals, along with Germany, Finland, and other nations, while Serbia, without Novak Djokovic, faced defeat. Slovakia’s doubles duo, Lukas Klein and Igor Zelenay, secured a 3-0 lead in the tie with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Nikola Caci and Miomir Kecmanovic. In Hungary, Germany secured a 3-2 …

Iran secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals, earning a spot in the semi-finals. Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a crucial 96th-minute penalty, completing a stunning comeback for Iran. Despite being behind at halftime, Iran managed to turn the game around. Hidemasa Morita had given Japan the lead in the first half. However, Mohammad Mohebi equalized for …

In a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final on Friday, Son Heung-min emerged as South Korea’s hero, scoring a stunning free-kick in extra time to secure a 2-1 victory over Australia, setting up a semi-final clash with Jordan. Jordan made history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time, following a tense 1-0 win that ended Tajikistan’s remarkable run in the tournament …

Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, announced on Friday that a European Super League could potentially launch as early as next season. He expressed indifference towards the participation of English clubs, stating that they already have their own Super League in the form of the Premier League. This follows the failed attempt to establish a Super League in 2021 by Barcelona and …

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry has earned his 10th NBA All-Star selection, while Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis received his ninth, as announced on Thursday. The reserve players for the All-Star game were chosen by coaches, with Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns both making it from the Western Conference. The Western team also includes Kawhi Leonard and Paul George …

The New Zealand Police (NZP) is conducting an investigation into alleged online threats and harassment directed at referees from the previous Rugby World Cup. Detective Inspector Stuart Mills of the NZP revealed on Friday that World Rugby, the sport’s governing body, has lodged three complaints regarding death threats against match officials, believed to originate from New Zealand. The allegations involve …

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion, is reportedly poised to join Ferrari for the 2025 season. This news comes after previous rumors had connected Hamilton with a potential move to Ferrari, although both Hamilton and Ferrari had previously denied these discussions. Hamilton, currently 39 years old, has been with Mercedes since 2013 and won his first championship with …