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Bayern's Choupo-Moting 'looking forward' to Lewandowski reunion

Bayern's Choupo-Moting 'looking forward' to Lewandowski reunion

Bayern Munich forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will look to continue his hot streak heading into Wednesday's clash with former teammate Robert Lewandowski away at Barcelona.

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England's Curran sets sights on deflated Australia at World Cup

England's Curran sets sights on deflated Australia at World Cup

Sam Curran on Saturday became the first Englishman to bag a five-wicket haul in a T20 international -- and then put holders Australia in his crosshairs at the World Cup.

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Berlin rally for Iran draws 80,000

Berlin rally for Iran draws 80,000

Some 80,000 people joined a Berlin rally Saturday in solidarity with women-led protests in Iran sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a police spokesman told AFP.

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Liverpool lose at Forest, Haaland hits double for Man City

Liverpool lose at Forest, Haaland hits double for Man City

Liverpool's Premier League title challenge suffered another massive blow in a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest as Erling Haaland returned Manchester City to winning ways in a 3-1 victory over Brighton.

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Bayern one point from top spot after Hoffenheim win

Bayern one point from top spot after Hoffenheim win

Bayern Munich climbed to within one point of Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin after a comfortable 2-0 win away at Hoffenheim on Saturday.

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Scotland outcast Russell's 'bag of tricks' helps Racing to Montpellier win

Scotland outcast Russell's 'bag of tricks' helps Racing to Montpellier win

Centre Francis Saili said Finn Russell's "bag of tricks" were key after the Scotland fly-half scored 18 points in Racing 92's 38-31 home win over Top 14 champions Montpellier on Saturday in his first game since being omitted from his country's squad for the autumn Tests.

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'Hurt' for holders Australia but England make winning World Cup start

'Hurt' for holders Australia but England make winning World Cup start

Holders Australia suffered a thumping by New Zealand in their Twenty20 World Cup opener but England launched their title charge with a win over Afghanistan on Saturday.

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Scotland outcast Russell kicks Racing to Montpellier win

Scotland outcast Russell kicks Racing to Montpellier win

Scotland's Finn Russell scored 18 points in Racing 92's 38-31 home win over Top 14 champions Montpellier on Saturday in his first game since being omitted from his country's squad for the autumn Tests.

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Spanish soccer star Garcia 'glad to pay more tax to help out'

Spanish soccer star Garcia 'glad to pay more tax to help out'

Athletic Bilbao forward Raul Garcia agrees with the Spanish government's plan to impose a temporary tax on the richest people in the country.

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Liverpool revival cut short by shock Forest loss

Liverpool revival cut short by shock Forest loss

Liverpool's mini-revival came to a crashing halt with a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest, who secured just their second Premier League win for 23 years thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi's goal.

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