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Ronaldo to earn 400 million euros in Saudi: club source

Ronaldo to earn 400 million euros in Saudi: club source

Footballer Christiano Ronaldo will earn 200 million euros to promote Saudi Arabia's joint 2030 World Cup bid in addition to his club salary, a source close to his club told AFP Monday.

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Greek mother accused of killing daughters goes on trial

Greek mother accused of killing daughters goes on trial

A 34-year-old mother accused of killing her three daughters over three years went on trial on Monday in Athens, in a case that has sparked outrage in Greece.

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African players in Europe: Mahrez haunts Chelsea again

African players in Europe: Mahrez haunts Chelsea again

Former African Footballer of the Year Riyad Mahrez tormented Chelsea at the weekend for the second time in four days, scoring twice as Manchester City triumphed 4-0 in the FA Cup.

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Profits up but outlook 'cautious' at Indian software giant TCS

Profits up but outlook 'cautious' at Indian software giant TCS

India's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday reported higher earnings in the December quarter, but missed expectations and warned of a "cautious" business environment in the new year.

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French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

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Iran sentences three more to death over Amini protests

Iran sentences three more to death over Amini protests

Iran has sentenced to death three more people accused of killing members of the security forces during protests triggered by Mahsa Amini's death, the judiciary said Monday.

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Roberto Martinez named as Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez named as Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage.

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Rolls-Royce posts record car sales in 2022

Rolls-Royce posts record car sales in 2022

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars sold a record number of its luxury vehicles last year, the UK-based group announced Monday, voicing "cautious" optimism for 2023 even as inflation remains sky-high.

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Top restaurant noma to close at the end of 2024

Top restaurant noma to close at the end of 2024

Copenhagen restaurant noma, one of the world's top eateries with three Michelin stars, said Monday it would close at the end of 2024 to reinvent itself as a food laboratory.

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Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khameini' posts: watchdog

Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khameini' posts: watchdog

Facebook owner Meta should not have taken down posts featuring a slogan calling for the death of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khameini, a watchdog said on Monday.

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