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Forest goalkeeper John Victor earns Brazil call-up

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 9 (UNI) Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor has been drafted into Brazil's squad for friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Saturday.
The uncapped 29-year-old replaces Corinthians' Hugo Souza, who was ruled out due to a thigh injury.
John was also called up by Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for friendlies against South Korea and Japan last month, but was an unused substitute in both matches.
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USOPC appoints Snoop Dogg as Team USA Honorary coach

12 Dec 2025 | 1:11 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 12 (UNI) The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) on Thursday announced that entertainment icon and sports enthusiast Snoop Dogg has been appointed Team USA’s first-ever Honorary Coach, a volunteer role created to support and celebrate American athletes away from competition. .

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Saishiva focusing on international circuits, dreaming of representing India in Formula 1

12 Dec 2025 | 12:58 PM

By Rohit Mitra
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) India's 17-year-old motorsport protégé Saishiva Sankaran dreams of representing India in Formula 1 and is looking forward to gaining more experience by competing in the international circuits
In an exclusive chat with UNI, Saishiva spoke about his future plans and said he was looking forward to a win in the Indian F4 championship.

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Puja Tomar hopes MMA's Asiad inclusion will lead to Govt recognition, support for the sport

12 Dec 2025 | 12:40 PM

By Rohit Mitra
New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Puja Tomar, who is the only Indian Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) to have won a fight at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has expressed happiness at her sport being included at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games of 2026. Tomar is hopeful that this development will help in the sport getting Government support and recognition.

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Inter Miami secures De Paul permanently, continues talks with Suarez, Allende

12 Dec 2025 | 11:09 AM

Washington, Dec 12 (UNI) Inter Miami has exercised its option to sign Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul on a permanent deal, the MLS club said on Thursday.

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Freiburg, Stuttgart edge closer to Europa League knockouts

12 Dec 2025 | 10:44 AM

Berlin, Dec 12 (UNI) SC Freiburg strengthened its position in Europe with a 1-0 victory over Salzburg, taking an important step toward the next phase of the UEFA Europa League.
Freiburg gradually asserted control through calm possession and a compact midfield, and the match tilted in its favor midway through the first half when Salzburg forward Petar Ratkov was dismissed for a reckless aerial challenge. The hosts, however, almost conceded before the break when a swift counter-attack ended with a shot skimming past the post.

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