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Spain football chief scandal: Prosecutors start ‘sexual assault’ probe over Rubiales’ kiss

It's been another tumultous 24 hours in Spanish football – more than a week after football chief Luis Rubiales kissed a star player on the lips at the women's world cup final. Yesterday, supporters of Jenny Hermoso filled the streets of Madrid to protest Rubiales and his refusal to resign, saying it spoke to the structural sexism in football. Meanwhile, Rubiales' mother began an hunger strike – in support of her son. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn and Peter O'Brien tell us more.

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Man City win historic fourth straight Premier League title

Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, overcoming West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.

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Paralympic organisers count on team effort to create Paris Games breakout

Paralympic organisers, with a cast of compelling athletes and a record-breaking broadcasting deal, are hoping this year's Paris Games can mark a breakout.

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Brazil chosen to host 2027 Women’s World Cup as Gaza war overshadows FIFA congress

The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday marked by debate about the war in Gaza.

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