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Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended after Portugal walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team.

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Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva

Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva

A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play Mirra Andreeva for the title at her home tournament.

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Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener

Alcaraz through in straight sets on Shanghai Masters opener

A moustached Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to kick-start his title bid at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, days after winning the Tokyo Open for his first trophy since returning from injury.

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Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests

Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country.

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Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034

Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034.

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Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida

Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after landfall in Florida

Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday after it made landfall in northwestern Florida, where it lashed the US Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

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Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes

Verstappen wins chaotic Singapore sprint after Russell crashes

Max Verstappen won a wet and wild Singapore sprint race for Red Bull on Saturday after George Russell crashed his Mercedes when leading at the end of the opening lap.

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Proposed next EU budget cut back in search for deal

Proposed next EU budget cut back in search for deal

Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep division and reach a deal by the end of the year.

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Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach

Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach

Les Kiss told his Australia side to "return fire" in the second Test against New Zealand after a heavy defeat on Saturday ended his unbeaten start as coach.

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All Blacks learn from 'failed' Springboks series to punish Wallabies

All Blacks learn from 'failed' Springboks series to punish Wallabies

Coach Dave Rennie says New Zealand learned from their "failed" series against South Africa in unleashing a comprehensive 50-19 win over Australia on Saturday to extend their remarkable Eden Park record.

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