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Nations League: What next as group stage ends and how is World Cup affected?

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Promotion/relegation play-offs will take place in March. These ties will see the teams who finished third in League A playing two-legged ties against second-placed sides from League B, with winner of those takes taking place in League A. Meanwhile, the third-place teams in League B will face the second-placed sides in League C, with winners securing their place in League …

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DP World Tour Championship – Rory McIlroy feels only two players had better years in 2024

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy finished two strokes ahead of Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard at Jumeirah Golf Estates after a three-under-par 69 in his final round and appeared emotional when interviewed on the 18th green. It was his third consecutive time topping the DP World Tour’s rankings, with his sixth overall title drawing him level with the mark set by Seve Ballesteros. Although many will …

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Lord Coe: World Athletics president says IOC needs to improve transgender athletes rules to protect ‘female sport’

Storyville: Queendom

Coe oversaw the London 2012 Games before taking charge of World Athletics, and has also enjoyed a successful commercial and political career. Under Coe, World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. He will also be able to point to his experience, achievements and his willingness to establish the Athletics Integrity Unit – …

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World Bank and IMF are allegedly undermining Nigeria?s university system ? ASUU President

World Bank and IMF are allegedly undermining Nigeria?s university system ? ASUU President

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are playing a role in undermining Nigeria’s public education system. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke voiced the claim during ASUU’s Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja, expressing frustration over the government’s ongoing delay in renegotiating the 2009 agreement, despite years of advocacy …

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FIFA sets Dec 5 as date for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup

FIFA sets Dec 5 as date for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup

The world’s best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup at the draw on December 5 in Miami. The draw will kick off at 1800 GMT to determine the eight groups of four teams who will compete in the tournament in the United States from June 15 to July 13. FIFA …

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