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WE LEAGUE

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 8, 2023
Tahitian Vahine Fierro boosts French hopes of Olympic medal in surfing
Host nation France's chances of a first Olympic medal in surfing got a massive boost with the qualification of Vahine Fierro, a Tahitian local among the best at riding the challenging tubes of Teahupo'o, the venue for the 2024 Games, on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2023
Soccer great Lionel Messi chooses Miami as next destination
'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the U.S. league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day,' Messi said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2023
Pep Guardiola closes in on silencing critics for good
Guardiola has already made City the dominant force of English soccer with five league titles in the past six seasons.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2023
Inter bids for Champions League glory as off-field problems persist
A resurgent team on the pitch, Inter's financial struggles exemplify the issues affecting Europe's grand old clubs.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2023
Saudi wealth fund to take control of Cristiano Ronaldo's club
Sports is one of the pillars of the government's Vision 2030 economic diversification plan that seeks to build new industries and create jobs.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2023
Saudi Arabia reaps benefits of unprecedented attention as Cristiano Ronaldo pledges to remain
Reports have linked a string of other big names to the Saudi Pro League, thanks to the riches of the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth vehicle behind LIV Golf.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 1, 2023
Sevilla in seventh heaven after defeating Roma to win Europa League
Sevilla found its Europa League magic formula on Wednesday, beating Roma 4-1 on penalties in Budapest to make it a perfect seven out of seven in finals in the competition.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino handed task of reviving Chelsea's fortunes
The London club won the Champions League in 2021, but ended this season without any silverware and stumbled towards its worst campaign since 1993-94.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023
Luton celebrates Premier League promotion with victory parade
The Hatters have defied the odds to reach the top flight just nine years after they were playing in the non-league National Conference.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 30, 2023
Jose Mourinho targets sixth European title and end to Sevilla's streak
Twenty years after winning his first European trophy with Porto, the Portuguese coach is defying the naysayers who said his career was on the wane after a disappointing spell at Tottenham.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 29, 2023
Everton survives in dramatic fashion on final day of Premier League season
Everton will remain in the top flight, while Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated after falling short.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2023
Luton promoted to Premier League after playoff win over Coventry
Luton is the first team to go from the top tier to non-league and back.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 21, 2023
Spears' Bernard Foley stakes World Cup claim with League One title
The 33-year-old is vying with several players including Quade Cooper, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio for the Wallabies' No. 10 shirt.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 21, 2023
Brilliant Erling Haaland key to Man City's third straight PL title
While teamwork is the cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's side, the 22-year-old Norwegian international has claimed numerous individual records that his manager has called 'scary.'

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