Tag: politics and sport
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Germany rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to send Trump a message
Germany rules out World Cup boycott amid calls for political messaging The German Football Association (DFB) has firmly ruled out boycotting the FIFA World Cup, even as voices within football and politics urged a boycott as a political statement against U.S. or global policies tied to controversial figures. The DFB said it believes in the…
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Sri Lanka to Arrest 1996 World Cup Captain Ranatunga Over Oil Scam
Overview: Allegations surface about a long-era oil deal In a developing story that has stirred political and sports circles in Sri Lanka, authorities plan to arrest former cricket captain and 1996 World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges linked to his tenure as petroleum minister. The case centers on a controversial oil deal valued…
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Ronaldo Joins White House Meeting Between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince
Overview of the White House Meeting In an unusual convergence of sports, politics, and diplomacy, Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House meeting that brought together U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The appearance by one of the world’s most famous athletes at a high-level diplomatic event underscores the ways…