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Former Spain playmaker Iniesta makes debut in Japan

Sunday, 22 July 2018, 15:38 Last update: about 9 years ago

Andres Iniesta made his debut in Japan on Sunday for Vissel Kobe but his new team went down 3-0 at home to Shonan Bellmare. Keisuke Saka and Mitsuki Saito scored to give the visitors a 2-0 lead...

Germany star Ozil defends his photo with Turkish president

Sunday, 22 July 2018, 15:06 Last update: about 9 years ago

Mesut Ozil is defending his decision to pose for a picture with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying it wasn't an endorsement of his politics. The Arsenal star broke weeks of silence...

Tokyo 2020 official mascots unveiled at ceremony

Sunday, 22 July 2018, 08:05 Last update: about 9 years ago

The official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled at a ceremony in downtown Tokyo on Sunday. The mascot for the Olympics is named Miraitowa while the Paralympic...

New Zealand repeat as Women's Rugby World Cup champions

Sunday, 22 July 2018, 07:17 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Black Ferns stood shoulder to shoulder Saturday as their national anthem played and day turned to dusk by the San Francisco Bay. About 30 minutes later they stood shoulder to shoulder again, this...

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