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Trump says he never spoke to FIFA leader about sale
CAMP DAVID, MARYLAND, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters at Camp David that he did not speak with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the world soccer governing body offering stakes to external investors.
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Motorsport
Rallying-Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital acquire WRC commercial rights
July 31 (Reuters) - French automotive group Cosmobilis and private credit investor Park Square Capital acquired the commercial rights to the World Rally Championship on Friday in what the governing body hailed as the "deal of the century" for the sport.
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Football
Soccer-Singapore frustrate holders Vietnam to stay top in ASEAN Championship
July 31 (Reuters) - Singapore held defending champions Vietnam to a 0-0 draw in Hanoi on Friday to stay top of Group A in the ASEAN Championship as late goals earned Indonesia a 3-0 win over 10-man Timor-Leste.
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after agreement cuts doping ban
July 31 (Reuters) - Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to competition immediately after the English FA resolved the anti-doping disciplinary proceedings against the Ukrainian in agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, the governing body said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Right time for me to step away, says Howe after Newcastle exit
July 31 (Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said it was the right time to leave his position after the Premier League club announced on Friday that he had stepped down, bringing an end to his five-year tenure as manager.
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Athletics
Athletics-Throwers hurl themselves onto social media, build supporter communities
July 31 (Reuters) - Despite the heavy weights, explosive strength and furious speed of today's throwers, their social media world is a cheery, lighthearted and fun place.
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Rugby
Rugby-New Zealand get rapturous reception as S.Africa tour begins in Cape Town 'home'
CAPE TOWN, July 31 (Reuters) - New Zealand are relishing the opportunity to play an old-school tour of South Africa for the first time in 30 years but are well aware of the challenge of facing the four-times world champions in their own backyard.
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Football
Soccer-Chelsea fined £10 million for FA rule breaches, avoid points deduction
July 31 (Reuters) - Chelsea have been fined £10 million ($13.41 million) by the English FA after admitting to multiple historical breaches of regulations, the governing body said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Fan group calls for FIFA reform amid widespread opposition to World Cup stake sale plan
July 31 (Reuters) - Non-profit fan network Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup and called for reform in the world soccer body amid widespread criticism of the plan.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-U.S. Grand Prix promoter expects record crowd despite new F1 rules
July 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is set for a record crowd this year despite criticism of Formula One's new rules from some fans and drivers, according to circuit founder and race promoter Bobby Epstein.
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Football
Soccer-FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition
July 31 (Reuters) - FIFA is studying whether to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition, according to a document seen by Reuters, in a move that could reshape soccer's showpiece tournament when it celebrates its centennial.
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Football
Soccer-CONCACAF chief Montagliani considering FIFA presidency challenge to Infantino, report says
July 31 (Reuters) - North American football chief Victor Montagliani is "making moves" towards challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in next March's election, The i Paper reported on Friday, citing sources.
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Football
UK finance minister says FIFA's World Cup sale plan is collapsing
LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - British finance minister John Healey said on Friday he was proud that English and European soccer authorities had galvanised the opposition to FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, a proposal that he said now appeared to be collapsing.
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Badminton
Dynamic double A storm into Taiwan Open semis, Justin bows out
PETALING JAYA: Newly paired men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Aaron Tai booked their spot in the Taiwan Open semi-finals in style after sending home favourites Lee Jhe-huei-Yang Po-hsuan packing on Friday (July 31).
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Rugby
Rugby-Kolisi back for Springboks as they pick squad to face Argentina
CAPE TOWN, July 31 (Reuters) - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been included in the 26-man squad for next month's test against Argentina in what is likely his final chance to hold on to a place in the team.
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Football
Soccer-Denia becomes Czech Republic's first foreign head coach
July 31 (Reuters) - Former Spain youth coach Santi Denia has been appointed as head coach of the Czech Republic national team, the country's football association (FACR) announced on Friday.
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Football
Polish FA says preparations for Under-20 Women's World Cup are proceeding as planned
WARSAW, July 31 (Reuters) - The Polish Football Association (PZPN) said on Friday it has not received any information about teams withdrawing from the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup 2026, which is due to start in Poland in September, and preparations are continuing as planned.
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Football
Soccer-South Africa confirm exit of Belgian coach Broos
July 31 (Reuters) - Hugo Broos has said he will not renew his contract as head coach of South Africa when it expires this month, the country's football association said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Red Bull appoint Schmidt as Klopp replacement
July 31 (Reuters) - Red Bull have appointed Roger Schmidt as their head of global soccer, replacing new Germany manager Juergen Klopp in the role.
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Badminton
Pearly-Thinaah march into Taiwan Open semis, it's over for Zi Yu-Noraqilah
PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah stormed their way into the Taiwan Open semi-finals after defeating home pair Lin Chih-chun-Yang Chu-yun on Friday (July 31).
