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Ezequiel Lavezzi disclosed he turned down Barcelona in 2020, weeks after retirement. The Argentine was at the beach when the call came and replied 'ni en pedo' (no way), a rare rejection of the Catalan giants.
New snooker world champion Wu Yize disclosed that seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan texted him advice during the decisive stages of his Crucible final against Shaun Murphy, highlighting the unique camaraderie in the sport.
Japan's U-17 women's national team secured two straight wins at the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026, defeating India with three second-half goals. The young Nadeshiko continue strong start.
For the first time in twelve years, football teams from North and South Korea will face off. The game is viewed in the South as a possible catalyst for improved inter-Korean relations and peaceful coexistence.