Mexican 'mini-republic' votes in prelude to presidential election
Sara Esquivel gets up before dawn to arrive at work in Mexico City on time. She travels by crowded public transport, afraid of being robbed, but she has no choice.
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Favourites Barcelona should not underestimate hungry Wolfsburg
Barcelona are firm favourites to lift their second women's Champions League trophy against Wolfsburg on Saturday in Eindhoven but cannot afford to underestimate the dangerous German side.
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Messi future decision drawing near with Barca return hopes fading
With Lionel Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain drawing to a close, the Argentine forward will soon reveal his future -- but hopes of a romantic return to Barcelona are fading.
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For small-time investors, bankrolling a young athlete can pay off
In February 2021, Dominican baseball superstar Fernando Tatis Jr signed a monster deal with the San Diego Padres -- $340 million over 14 years.
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Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day of French season
Paris Saint-Germain have wrapped up a record 11th French title but Monaco risk missing out on European qualification on the final night of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday, while eight-time champions Nantes are facing relegation.
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End of an era at Napoli as title hero Spalletti says goodbye
Napoli's dream season finally comes to an end on Sunday when they host Sampdoria, a last victory lap before the architect of their historic Serie A title triumph walks off into the sunset.
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Thuram, Wahi, David: Ligue 1 stars set for big summer transfers
As the Ligue 1 season comes to an end this weekend, AFP Sport looks at five stars of the French top flight who could make big-money moves when the transfer window opens:
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In distorted Buenos Aires rental market, it's dollar vs. peso
Dollar-wielding foreigners living it up in Buenos Aires while locals scrape by; Argentina's sky-high inflation and weakening currency has yielded a schizophrenic rental market -- a bargain for some, a curse for others.
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'Proud' Mourinho leaves Roma fans fearing summer exit
Jose Mourinho told his Roma players that there was no need to cry after a long, emotional Europa League ride ended in defeat at the final hurdle, but fans will shed a tear should the Portuguese leave this summer.
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German Cup final could hinge on French shootout between Nkunku, Kolo Muani
Saturday's German Cup final is not only a showdown of two of the country's emerging football powerhouses but a battle between France strikers Christopher Nkunku and Randal Kolo Muani.
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