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Ben Shelton reached the National Bank Open final after beating Taylor Fritz — big news in tennis. Arsenal edged AC Milan in a Singapore pre-season clash as Bukayo Saka impressed. The Premier Soccer League announced its 2024/25 awards nominees with Orlando Pirates leading nominations. In South Africa politics, President Ramaphosa removed DA deputy minister Andrew Whitfield, raising coalition tensions. Advocate Malesela Teffo faces threats while pushing on police corruption in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Global pages report Europe’s tourism rise and a major X outage after an Oregon data centre fire.

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Oct, 14 2025

Uruguay Blitzes Uzbekistan 3-0 in China Cup 2019 Semi-Final

Uruguay's Cristhian Stuadi netted a brace to beat Uzbekistan 3‑0 in the China Cup 2019 semi‑final, propelling the South Americans to the final and sparking big talks in Nanning.
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Oct, 12 2025

Arsenal Women start Olivia Smith and Caitlin Foord in Brighton clash

Arsenal Women start Canadian forward Olivia Smith and Australian star Caitlin Foord against Brighton at Meadow Park, a key WSL clash that could tighten the title race.
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Oct, 11 2025

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI Clash in Abu Dhabi: Key Players, Predictions & Live Stream Details

Afghanistan faces Bangladesh in the first ODI of their 2025 series at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Rashid Khan eyes his 200th wicket while Shanto leads Bangladesh's batting, with live coverage on Fancode.
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Oct, 11 2025

Kaoru Mitoma Omitted from Japan’s October Friendlies Over Ankle Injury

Kaoru Mitoma is left out of Japan's October friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil due to an ankle injury, prompting debate over squad selection and future World Cup qualifying plans.
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Oct, 11 2025

Togo Stuns Sudan 1-0 in CAF World Cup Qualifier at Lomé

Togo beat Sudan 1‑0 in a CAF qualifier at Lomé, with Sadik Fofana scoring early. The win lifts Togo to third place, leaving Sudan's World Cup hopes hanging.
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Oct, 9 2025

Cameroon Beats Mauritius 2‑0 to Boost World Cup Qualifying Hopes

Cameroon beats Mauritius 2‑0 in a World Cup qualifying clash, boosting its Group D standing while Mauritius' hopes dim as the African race tightens.
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Oct, 7 2025

NASA vs ESA: Who will snap the best 3I/ATLAS images from Mars?

NASA's HiRISE and ESA's orbiters race to capture the sharpest images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it flies past Mars, offering unprecedented scientific insights.
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Oct, 6 2025

Sevilla Stuns Barcelona 4-1 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Ending Unbeaten Run

Sevilla FC stunned FC Barcelona 4-1 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Oct 5, 2025, ending the Catalans' unbeaten start and delivering the Andalusians their first win over Barca in over a decade.
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Oct, 6 2025

Ozekhome Blames Buhari for Tinubu's 'Yorubanisation' of Govt

Senior Advocate Mike Ozekhome blames ex‑President Buhari for setting an ethnic‑favoritism template now echoed by Bola Tinubu, sparking debate on representation in Nigeria.
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Oct, 6 2025

Genoa's 2-0 win over Monza lifts club to sixth place in Serie A

Genoa's 2-0 win over Monza at Luigi Ferraris lifts them to sixth in Serie A, while Monza stays anchored at the bottom of the table.
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Oct, 5 2025

Ipswich Town beats Norwich City 3-1 in East Anglian derby at Portman Road

Ipswich Town stunned Norwich City 3-1 in the East Anglian derby at Portman Road, boosting their promotion push while Norwich faces a tough road ahead.
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Oct, 5 2025

Levante Upsets Oviedo 2-0 in LaLiga Round 8 at Carlos Tartiere

Levante UD beat Real Oviedo 2-0 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere, moving to 12th in LaLiga. Goals by Carlos Álvarez and Etta Eyong seal vital three points.