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Football stars testify in alleged ponzi-scheme trial
The trial of a former branch manager of private lender Denizbank resumed in an Istanbul court yesterday, marking its fourth hearing as footballers provided testimony in a case involving allegations of a pyramid scheme that allegedly swindled renowned players, including Arda Turan and Fernando Muslera.
South Korea's Park set for third World Cup
Park Eun-seon was "humiliated" a decade ago by unfounded claims about her sex but has put the episode behind her to stand on the cusp of a third Women's World Cup.
And now the 36-year-old South Korean forward, who played her first World Cup 20 years ago, told AFP that she has one more ambition in what will be her farewell to the tournament.
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The BBC has Suspended Gary Lineker for Political Criticism on Twitter
The BBC's popular sports show Match of the Day, which airs on Saturday, will be without presenters and pundits in the studio tonight. This decision comes after presenter Gary Lineker was suspended for his comments against the government's anti-immigrant policies on Twitter, and all other pundits and commentators associated with the show refused to take part in solidarity with the presenter.
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball to go up for auction
The ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal for Argentina against England in 1986 will go under the hammer next month and could fetch up to 3 million pounds.
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Zidane visits Istanbul for hair transplant: Local media
Legendary French football manager and former player Zinedine Zidane has stayed in Istanbul for two weeks for hair transplant, local media has reported.
"Zidane has chosen Türkiye to change his iconic bald image," Kelebek, a Turkish daily magazine, wrote on July 4.
Bahrain-based investor in talks to buy AC Milan
A Bahrain-based private equity firm is in exclusive talks to buy seven-time European champion AC Milan and become the Italian league's first Middle East investor, a person with knowledge of the process said.
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Maradona’s daughter claims wrong jersey is up for auction
Diego Maradona's eldest daughter claims that the Argentina shirt expected to sell for several million dollars when it is sold at auction this month is not the one her late father wore when he scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal against England.
Ronaldo becomes the first person on the planet to reach 300 million Instagram followers
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Ronaldo politely complied and raised his eyebrows a little as he walked on
Fenerbahçe announces club will not continue with Belözoğlu at helm
Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç said on June 1 that Emre Belözoğlu would not continue as the team's manager.
Ali Koç delivered a speech and answered questions on the club's official television channel where he gave Belözoğlu the option to stay on as an assistant manager or leave the team.