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Australia's most capped footballer Polkinghorne to retire

Australia's most capped footballer Polkinghorne to retire

Australia's most capped player, Clare Polkinghorne, announced her retirement from international football Thursday after a career spanning almost two decades and five World Cups.

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Emery masterminds 'statement' Champions League win for Aston Villa

Emery masterminds 'statement' Champions League win for Aston Villa

Bayern Munich had not lost a Champions League group game since 2017 until a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday that hinted at a new era of European glory for the English side.

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Ancelotti holds hands up as Real Madrid's long unbeaten run ends

Ancelotti holds hands up as Real Madrid's long unbeaten run ends

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of his team was well deserved after their long unbeaten run came to an end in a 1-0 defeat against Lille in France in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Juventus played like a team 'possessed', says Vlahovic

Juventus played like a team 'possessed', says Vlahovic

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic said his side played like they were "possessed" in Wednesday's 3-2 come-from-behind Champions League win at RB Leipzig.

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Real Madrid beaten in Champions League as Villa shock Bayern

Real Madrid beaten in Champions League as Villa shock Bayern

Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in a repeat of the 1982 European Cup final.

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US urgently tries to shape Israel's response to Iran

US urgently tries to shape Israel's response to Iran

The United States knows Israel will retaliate after Iran's major missile attack, and even says it supports such a move, but is trying to influence the nature of the response, warning against targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.

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Tigers sweep Astros to advance in MLB playoffs

Tigers sweep Astros to advance in MLB playoffs

Andy Ibanez smashed a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers defeated Houston 5-2 on Wednesday to advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Dodgers say pitching icon Valenzuela 'focusing on health'

Dodgers say pitching icon Valenzuela 'focusing on health'

The Los Angeles Dodgers said legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has stepped away from team broadcasting duties to "focus on his health" but hopes to return in 2025.

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Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's Atletico in Champions League

Rampant Benfica smash Simeone's Atletico in Champions League

Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday.

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Conceicao stunner nets 10-man Juventus win at Leipzig

Conceicao stunner nets 10-man Juventus win at Leipzig

A superb solo goal from Francisco Conceicao with eight minutes remaining claimed 10-man Juventus a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig in a wild match on Wednesday.

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