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Sunderland breaks club record to sign Senegal midfielder Diarra

London, July 3 (UNI) Newly promoted Sunderland has spent a club record 30 million pounds (41 million U.S. dollars) to sign Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra from French club Strasbourg as it prepares for life in the Premier League.
Diarra moves to the northeast of England to help replace Jobe Bellingham, who joined Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.
The 21-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with Sunderland after making 31 appearances for Strasbourg last season, as the club, which is coached by Liam Rosenior finished seventh in Ligue 1 and qualified to play in Europe for just the second time in 20 years.
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Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina attracts large local audience

13 Jul 2026 | 10:58 PM

Geneva, July 13 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland attracted 830,000 television viewers and garnered around 690,000 views on online platforms, according to data released by Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on Monday.
The largest broadcaster in German-speaking Switzerland said the television audience represented
a market share of 93.6 percent, despite the match being broadcast live at 3 a.m. on July 12.

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Uganda's Kitara FC signs Ghanaian defender Bonney Christopher

13 Jul 2026 | 10:52 PM

Kampala, July 13 (UNI) Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has signed Ghanaian defender Bonney Christopher on a two-year contract, the club announced on Monday. .

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Big names missing, departures likely as FC Barcelona starts pre-season training

13 Jul 2026 | 10:49 PM

Madrid, July 13 (UNI) FC Barcelona began preseason training ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season on Monday as it looks to win a third consecutive domestic title. .

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Netherlands name squad for League 2 home tri-series

13 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM

Amsterdam, July 13 (UNI) The Netherlands have announced a 15-player squad for their
upcoming home tri-series featuring Namibia and Nepal as part of the Cricket World Cup
League 2.

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ICC empowers Special Taskforce to develop roadmap for Afghan refugee women

13 Jul 2026 | 10:31 PM

Edinburgh, July 13 (UNI) The ICC Board, at its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, endorsed the continuation of the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers.

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