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French basketball star Victor Wembanyama drafted number 1 by San
Issued on: 23/06/2023 – 11:36Modified: 23/06/2023 – 12:05 01:46 © france 24 There was no surprise as to who was the first pick at the top of the NBA draft in New York. The San Antonio Spurs took 19yo Victor Wembanyama from France. It’s not that he is just 2.24 meters tall, but he shoots and dribbles unusually well for his size. He’s widely seen as the best prospect since Lebron James two decades ago. Wemby, as he is often called, teared up as he left the stage with his Spurs cap on and hugged his siblings. The Spurs have had a strong history with French players, including Tony Parker and Boris Diaw, both of whom won championships with the team. Fans hoping Wemby may restore the franchise to that former glory.…
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Pele’s wake set for Monday, funeral on Tuesday
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 18:22Modified: 30/12/2022 – 18:29 03:21 © khbrksport Brazil has begun three days of national mourning following…
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Former teammates speaks about their memories of Pele
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 13:11Modified: 30/12/2022 – 13:17 01:12 Pele’s rags to riches story inspired fans around the world. And…
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What made Pele a global sports icon?
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 12:32Modified: 30/12/2022 – 12:34 05:37 © khbrksport Pele was idolised by generations of footballers. Current Brazil…
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Brazilians in grief for one of the founding fathers of their nation
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 12:25Modified: 30/12/2022 – 12:31 01:24 Beloved at home, Pele was credited with putting Brazil on the…
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Brazil in mourning for ‘King of Football’ Pele
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 12:20Modified: 30/12/2022 – 12:28 01:37 Brazil started three days of national mourning on Friday for football…
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Few highlights from Pele’s two decade long career
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 12:01Modified: 30/12/2022 – 12:10 00:44 Many people in Brazil and worldwide are mourning the loss of…
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The final months of Pele, one of the greatest football legends
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 11:38Modified: 30/12/2022 – 11:55 01:20 The Brazilian football legend, Pelé is no more. Having suffered numerous…
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World reacts to death of Brazilian soccer king Pele
Issued on: 30/12/2022 – 11:36Modified: 30/12/2022 – 11:53 01:28 Brazil begins three days of national mourning this Friday after football…
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FIFA announces 16 North American cities to host the 2026 World Cup
Issued on: 17/06/2022 – 05:11 Cheers and sighs met FIFA’s announcement of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup. There…
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