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Germany's 'phenomenal' Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming

Germany's 'phenomenal' Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming

Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.

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Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, Croatia hopes in balance

Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, Croatia hopes in balance

Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Croatia's hopes of progressing hang in the balance after they were held by Albania.

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Southgate in a 'happier' place shut off from criticism

Southgate in a 'happier' place shut off from criticism

England boss Gareth Southgate said he will ignore media coverage during Euro 2024 as his joy at winning matches lasts just "45 seconds" due to the scrutiny he is under.

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Hungary coach slams refereeing 'double standards' in Germany loss

Hungary coach slams refereeing 'double standards' in Germany loss

Hungary coach Marco Rossi criticised the decision to allow Germany's opening goal as his side lost 2-0 to the Euro 2024 hosts in Stuttgart on Wednesday.

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits cabinet ahead of midterm election

Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits cabinet ahead of midterm election

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday she has resigned from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos, with tense relations between the two families turning into a public rift in recent months.

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Germany jewel Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming

Germany jewel Musiala thrills again on Stuttgart homecoming

Hosts Germany clinched a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round thanks to a dazzling display from Jamal Musiala in Stuttgart, the city of his birth.

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Germany ease past Hungary to reach last 16 at Euros

Germany ease past Hungary to reach last 16 at Euros

Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan scored as hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after beating Hungary 2-0 in Stuttgart.

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Canada's Marsch demands 'fearless' football against Argentina

Canada's Marsch demands 'fearless' football against Argentina

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says he wants his team to be "fearless" when they face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the opening game of Copa America on Thursday.

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US political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm honored in NY exhibit

US political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm honored in NY exhibit

She was the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the presidential nomination from one of the two major US political parties.

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Pistons sack head coach Williams after woeful NBA season

Pistons sack head coach Williams after woeful NBA season

The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after a losing NBA season that featured a 28-game losing streak and just 14 victories.

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