Tag: Sport and politics
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Palestine in Bilbao: Basque Country Friendly Draws 50,000 Fans
Overview: A high-stakes friendly amid global attention A football-friendly in Bilbao drew an audience of about 50,000 spectators as a Palestine selection faced a squad from the Basque Country. The match, staged in the football-rich region of northern Spain, carried a backdrop of political significance tied to ongoing events in Gaza. Organizers described the atmosphere…
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David Pocock Banned from Parliament Sports Club Over Gambling Sponsorship Concerns
Background: Who is David Pocock and what sparked the ban? Independent ACT senator David Pocock, a former Wallabies captain, has long been outspoken about the influence of the gambling industry in public life. His concerns escalated last month when he, along with several crossbench MPs, criticised the sponsorship of the Australian Parliament Sports Club by…