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Co-Chief Sports Editor @AFP in Paris, ex of Berlin, London. Watching where money/politics meet sport. World Cups. Olympics

Joined December 2010
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Democrats win full control of US Congress in a crushing rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. The victory gives Democrats the power to block Trump's agenda and investigate alleged corruption for the last two years of his presidency u.afp.com/SyL5
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The 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympics ever to be held on African soil, open Saturday in the Senegalese capital, marking an historic moment for the continent. u.afp.com/SyPL
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Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise. 🏆
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🏁 🏎️ Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Formula One's decision to return to Africa and suggested he would prolong his career to be able to take part in the grand prix in Rwanda. ➡️ u.afp.com/SCvZ
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NEW | “We didn’t get answers to anything we had specifically requested…” FA chair Debbie Hewitt says FIFA president Gianni Infantino failed to provide clarity over World Cup sell-off plot at Council meeting, but “apologised for what had happened…” #fifa
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NEW ADDITION TO THE ROJIBLANCA FAMILY ❤️🤍 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético de Madrid Ownership Group. The back-to-back NBA MVP and NBA champion joins the club’s ownership group, building on an affinity for Atlético de Madrid that he has already shown by wearing the rojiblanco colours ahead of the announcement.
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India, Qatar, South Africa and Germany all confirmed as "interested parties" to host the 2036 #Olympics + India's bid is centred on Ahmedabad, where 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held + Germany's plans are for 2036 Games in Munich, a century after Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics
The IOC sets out the next phase of the process for selecting the host of the 2036 Olympic Games. 🏅 More details ⬇️ 🔗olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-se…
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Brazil's cellphone crime: a security nightmare in every pocket. Cellphone theft and robbery have become a daily security concern for millions of Brazilians, with victims describing financial losses and a growing fear of moving around their own cities
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Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018, it was confirmed on Tuesday. u.afp.com/S9n6
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⚽ FIFA has accused European football's governing body UEFA of a "misinformation campaign" in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off parts of the World Cup. ➡️ u.afp.com/S9eU
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UPDATE: BBC Sport cutting 41 jobs (5 new roles) and will focus on "most-read" stories on website using audience data. Will cause concern for those who believe should have broader coverage of sport.
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The far right and far left had more success in German state elections on Sunday, dealing yet another blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz -- who has vowed to stay the course. u.afp.com/SjV2
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After six wonderful years at UK Music, I'm joining Palantir UK as Senior Vice President. Palantir is the most interesting company on the planet, doing work of real consequence: helping Britain and its allies defend themselves, helping police protect our citizens and helping NHS staff get patients treated and home sooner. London is comfortably its largest centre outside the US, home to more than one in six employees, the highest proportion among the world's largest technology companies. We have challenges. Some criticism is propaganda. Some raises legitimate questions about large technology companies and sovereign control. Both require answers. Part of my role will be to correct false information while working with our engineers to ensure privacy, security and respect for sovereignty are at the heart of everything we do.
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The NBA is in talks to acquire a majority stake in EuroLeague, Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Tuesday 🏀 Silver said negotiations are progressing, with announcements potentially coming in the weeks or months ahead. MORE: ow.ly/kE9h50ZOhWi
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Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce, husband of singer Taylor Swift, among investors defrauded out of millions of dollars in Ponzi scheme u.afp.com/Sju7
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Britain's Josh Kerr produced a devastating last lap to seal a dominant victory in the men's 1,500m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Kerr, fresh from setting a new world record in the mile, clocked 3min 29.35sec and won $150,000. u.afp.com/SjWR
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Usain Bolt's retirement from athletics in 2017 left a gaping hole that has still not been filled, the Jamaican sprint legend says. ‘As a sportsman, you're always going to miss that … But it's not my moment.’ u.afp.com/SjWb
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🏎️ 🇳🇱 Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the team announced on Thursday, ending speculation over his future in the sport ➡️ u.afp.com/SHFn
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