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Immigration office mull 'sports visa' plan amid Indonesia’s sporting ambitions

As Indonesia sets out to host multiple international sporting events this year, the Immigration Directorate General has announced a plan to issue a special ‘sports visa’ to help lure global sports fans into the country.

2 years ago
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Furious Ronaldo storms off pitch after Al-Nassr defeat

The defeat marked the second match in row in which the 38-year-old Ronaldo failed to find the net, with Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe parrying away a fierce shot from the Portugal superstar in injury time. ...

2 years ago
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Former Fox exec convicted in FIFA bribery case, other acquitted

A Brooklyn federal jury on Thursday convicted a former 21st Century Fox executive and acquitted another after a trial over an alleged scheme to bribe South American soccer officials to secure lucrative broadcasting rights. ...

2 years ago

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Football rules board to extend VAR 'in-stadium' trial

An annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in London agreed that a 12-month trial exclusively relating to VAR decisions at FIFA tournaments, which started at the Club World Cup in Morocco earlier this year, would continue at the Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia from May-June.

2 years ago
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Football chiefs delay 'risky' rematch between Arema and Persebaya

The October 2022 derby match in Malang, East Java, between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya saw 135 spectators killed, many crushed as they fled for exits after police fired tear gas into the crowd. Home side Arema lost the match 3-2.

2 years ago
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Indonesia aims to host Formula One race next year

"We're all looking into all possibilities. Staging events for big brands like F1 Power Boat is not easy. We also want to stage Formula One here. Probably next year," President Jokowi said, referring to the Formula 1 Powerboat race event on Lake Toba, which wrapped up over the weekend.

2 years ago
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Spurs call for action after 'reprehensible' online racist abuse of Son

South Korea captain Son, 30, scored Spurs' second goal four minutes after coming on as a substitute in the London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

2 years ago
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Qatar sheikh bids for Man Utd as billionaire Ratcliffe enters race

A consortium led by a Qatari banker announced Friday it had submitted an offer to take full control of Manchester United, with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe also reported to have lodged a bid.

2 years ago
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Qatari investors set to bid for Manchester United

The report described the investors as "a group of private, high-wealth individuals" from Qatar, which hosted the 2022 World Cup. 

2 years ago
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Home favourite Jonatan Christie wins Indonesia Masters titles

Christie calmly dispatched unseeded compatriot Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-15, 21-13 in the 44-minute final in front of a roaring hometown crowd. 

2 years ago
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Ronaldo's Saudi switch another symbol of Chinese decline

The Portuguese striker's Saudi Arabia switch following the cancellation of his Manchester United contract has highlighted a shift within Asian football that started before the COVID-19 pandemic and which continues to have a significant impact.

2 years ago
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Indonesia Masters final to showcase rivalry of home aces

World number three Christie defeated China's Shi Yuqi 21-13, 15-21, 21-19 in his semi-final on Saturday in Jakarta.

2 years ago
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Struggling Momota exits Indonesia Masters at first hurdle

Unseeded Momota, whose career has been in freefall since a car crash three years ago left him badly hurt, went down 21-18, 21-7 to China's 27th-ranked Shi Yuqi in Jakarta.

2 years ago
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Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing event name at SEA Games

Thai officials are angry at plans by Cambodia to refer to the event -- which they regard as their national sport -- on the official programme as Kun Khmer instead of Muay Thai.

2 years ago
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Thailand's Vitidsarn stuns Axelsen to clinch India Open badminton title

In the women's singles, South Korea's An Se-young beat world number one Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in New Delhi to avenge her loss at the Malaysia Open final last week.

2 years ago
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Axelsen downs Jonatan Christie to storm into India Open final

The Danish ace and top seed, fresh from his Malaysia Open win on Sunday, served out his fourth-seed opponent in 38 minutes in the men's singles semi-finals in New Delhi.

2 years ago
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'This is nothing': Ronaldo v Messi just the start for Saudis

Deafening fireworks closed Thursday's exhibition between Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain and a composite team led by Saudi Pro League new arrival Cristiano Ronaldo, won 5-4 by the visitors.

2 years ago
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Thailand retain Asean football title

Captain Theerathon Bunmathan scored with a stunning 24th minute strike from distance to earn Thailand the spoils in front of their own fans at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani and deliver a record extending seventh regional crown.

2 years ago
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Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy and promises return in 2024

The 25-year-old Osaka has not played a tennis match since September and her withdrawal from the Australian Open, which starts next week, had puzzled many observers.

2 years ago
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Thailand down Malaysia to set up Vietnam final showdown

The Malaysians had held a 1-0 lead from the first leg in Kuala Lumpur but goals from Teerasil Dangda, Bordin Phala and Adisak Kraisorn earned the six-time champions the result needed to advance to the country's 10th final in 14 tournaments.

2 years ago
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Tien Linh double takes Vietnam to Asean Championship final

Tien Linh scored early in each half of a fiery encounter to ensure the Vietnamese progressed to the decider of the Southeast Asian regional tournament after the teams had shared a scoreless draw in the first leg in Jakarta.

2 years ago
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Mbappe, Real Madrid slam French football president for 'disrespecting' Zidane

The FFF had announced head coach Didier Deschamps's contract extension on Saturday after he led France to a second consecutive World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina on penalties in Qatar last month. Zidane had previously been a favourite to succeed Deschamps.

2 years ago
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Ronaldo clear for Saudi debut on Jan. 22: Club source

Ronaldo, who was unveiled to fans this week, joined the squad list after Al Nassr terminated Manchester United-linked striker Vincent Aboubakar to stay within the maximum eight foreign nationals stipulated by the Saudi league.

2 years ago
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Six women embark on transoceanic voyage on paddle board

Six women are attempting to paddle 8,000 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean to raise awareness about how sport can help cancer patients overcome emotional distress.

2 years ago
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Infantino calls on fans to "shut up all racists", after Lazio abuse

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported the match was paused for several minutes while an announcement was made in the stadium calling for the chants to be stopped.

2 years ago
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Ronaldo embracing Al Nassr after winning everything in Europe

Ronaldo, who was a free agent following his acrimonious split with Manchester United in November, joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($210.94 million).

2 years ago
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Malaysia cruise past Singapore to set up Thailand semi-final clash

The Malaysians will face Group A winners Thailand after a brace from Stuart Wilkin as well as efforts from Darren Lok and Sergio Aguero saw Kim Pan-gon's side win and leapfrog over the Singaporeans into second place in Group B.

2 years ago
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NFL player in 'critical condition' after collapsing on field

The medical emergency sparked an immediate outpouring of well-wishes from fans, commentators and other players, and brought attention back to the particularly dangerous nature of America's most popular sport.

2 years ago
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Thailand and Indonesia reach AFF semi-finals

The Thais sealed top spot in Group A as Teerasil Dangda scored twice for the hosts in Pathum Thani to secure a 3-1 win over the Cambodians while Indonesia took second spot with a 2-1 victory against the Azkals in Manila.

2 years ago
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Ronaldo expects 'greater success' with Al Nassr

The 37-year-old penned a contract which will take him to June 2025.

2 years ago

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Thu, July 13, 2023

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