The badminton sisters of Brazil

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by Jackie Friedman

June 13, 2016

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Stéphanie Frappart 1st woman to referee men's World Cup match

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red, white, and blue

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Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

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Briefing

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Briefing

The shadow over the World Cup

The German national soccer team protests during the 2022 World Cup.

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Standing Together

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest

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red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

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Trouble on the Horizon

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Flying High

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