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Austrias Marlene Jahl (L) tries the uniform for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris during a dressing ceremony of the Austrian Olympic Committee (OeOC) in Vienna. Austrias Olympic athletes will wear traditional lederhosen and leather skirts at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris on July 26. (APA/DPA)
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Swiss star Shaqiri also bids adieu
StuttgartcTypeface:> Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri is retiring from international football the player said on Monday. Seven tournaments many goals 14 years with the Swiss national team and unforgettable moments. Its time to say goodbye to the national team he wrote on X. Great memories remain and I say to you all: THANK Y
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Germany’s Muller retires from international football
dpaBerlinGermanys 2014 world champion Thomas Mller is retiring from international football he said in a video posted on social media on Monday.After almost 14 years and 131 international games I have decided to end my career at the Germany national team the Bayern Munich midfielder said.
De La Fuente not worried about Spain contract
DPABerlinSpain coach Luis de La Fuente said hes not worried about his contract with the national team following the Euro 2024 title with a 2-1 win over England in Berlin on Sunday.We will renew the contract whenever we have to do it. Im really happy Im not worried about that now. Today is a day to celebrate its a moment to enjoy and be
Who could step in if Southgate does not continue as England boss?
PAMedia/DPALondon Gareth Southgates predecessor Sam Allardyce believes the England manager may think he has taken the team as far as he can after eight years in charge.Southgate led England to their third major mens final appearance on Sunday where they were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the Euro 2024 showpiece.The 53-year-olds future
Spain light up Euro 2024 but other teams, fans also shine
Spain became deserved champions on Sunday as the best team throughout Euro 2024 which set several new records and also provided a rare shared passion on the continent in difficult times.The 2-1 victory over England in the Berlin final was the culmination of the month-long tournament in Germany which overall ran smoothly amid a big security operation.Mostly peaceful
Woakes looks up to England legends Broad and Anderson for inspiration
ANINottingham England all-rounder Chris Woakes is looking to draw inspiration from retired legends Stuart Broad and James Anderson who evolved as bowlers as they got older.After Anderson had his last dance for England in their victory against the West Indies in the first Test Woakes now is the sole senior bowler left in the English camp.Wi
Australia squads for England, Scotland tours announced; Marsh to lead
ANIMelbourneThe National Selection Panel (NSP) on Monday announced Australias squads for the T20 international and One-Day International series against Scotland and England.Australia will play three T20 internationals against Scotland and England followed by five one-day internationals against England in the UK in September.Perth all-ro
Paris to bring Games back to people with opening show like no other
PAMedia/DPALondon The river Seine will position itself at the front and centre of an Olympic rebirth later this month when upwards of 500000 spectators cram on to its banks to bear witness to an opening ceremony like no other.After the closed shop of Covid-stricken Tokyo when the handful of dignitaries in attendance were warned to clap dont s
First lady to lead US delegation for Paris 2024 opening
DPAWashingtonUSFirst Lady Jill Biden the wife of USPresident Joe Biden will lead the countrys delegation at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris on July 26 the White House said on Friday.Douglas Emhoff the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will head the United States delegation for the closing ceremony on August 11.
French sports minister swims in River Seine
DPAParisFrench sports minister Amlie Ouda-Castra took a dip in the River Seine on Saturday less than two weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics where triathletes and open water swimmers are to their events in the river.Wearing a wetsuit Ouda-Castra slightly slipped before entering the water where she swam with French para-triathlete Al
Chinese swimmers to be drug tested several times before the Games
PAMedia/DPALondon Chinese swimmers competing at the Paris Olympics will have been drug-tested at least eight times between the start of the year and the Games opening ceremony a new report has confirmed.An anti-doping audit review committee report published on Monday found no evidence of irregularities mismanagement or cover-up by World Aqu
Paris Olympics should brace for cyberattacks, say experts
DPAParisAFinnish cybersecurity firm expects the Paris Olympics to become the target of an increasing number of cyberattacks especially by Russian actors according to a new study released on Monday.Experts at Finlands cybersecurity firm WithSecure said the organizers of this years Summer Olympics held inParis should brace for a higher risk of
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