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Afghanistan Cricket Star Wins ODI Player of the Year
DID Press: Afghanistan cricket has reached a historic milestone as Ibrahim Zadran, following his record-breaking performance in the 2025 Champions Cup, was awarded the annual Cricinfo accolade for Best Batsman of the Year in the One Day International (ODI) format.…
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Japan Football Legend Keisuke Honda Faces Backlash for Supporting Iran
DID Press: Japanese football legend Honda, formerly of AC Milan, faced sponsorship repercussions after publicly supporting Iran’s national team. A few days ago, Honda stated: “I know this is a sensitive topic, but personally, I want Iran to be in…
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Rashid Khan Tops ICC Rankings as Best Bowler
DID Press: Rashid Khan, the Afghan cricket sensation, has claimed the number one spot among bowlers in both Twenty20 and One-Day International formats, according to the latest International Cricket Council rankings. Despite being recently removed from his role as captain…
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Global Stars Flood Social Media in Support of Iran, Challenging Western Narratives
DID Press: A wave of unprecedented support for Iran has emerged on social media, with top global figures in sports and entertainment posting messages that have shattered engagement records on X. Cristiano Ronaldo shared the Iranian flag with the message:…
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Afghan Taekwondo Fighter Wins Gold at 2026 US Open
DID Press: Farzad Mansouri, a migrant member of the Afghanistan national taekwondo team, won a gold medal at the 2026 US Open Taekwondo Championships (G2) in the United States. Mansouri secured the title after defeating four strong opponents from the…
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José Antonio Takes Charge of Afghanistan National Football Team
DID Press: Training sessions for the Afghanistan national football team have officially begun under the supervision of newly appointed head coach José Antonio. According to reports from Kabul, the team’s preparations are currently taking place at the Afghanistan Football Federation…
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Iranian Sports Official Criticizes FIFA Over ‘Peace Award’ to Trump
DID Press: An Iranian sports journalist has criticized FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over what he described as the awarding of a “FIFA Peace Cup” to former U.S. President Donald Trump during the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA…
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Hadi Choopan Performs Military‑Style Salute at Arnold Classic 2026 Stage
DID Press: Iranian professional bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, former Mr. Olympia champion (2022), drew attention at the 2026 Arnold Classic by executing a military‑style salute on stage before his performance at the event this week in Ohio. The gesture, captured during the…
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Champions League Playoffs Conclude: 8 Teams Advance to Round of 16
DID Press: The return legs of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League playoff round concluded on Tuesday and Wednesday, determining the 16 teams advancing to the next stage. Advancing teams: Atlético Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Bodø/Glimt, Newcastle United, Atalanta, Paris Saint-Germain, Real…
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Afghanistan Futsal Committee Deputy Resigns Amid Internal Disputes
DID Press: Farid Yousufzai, technical deputy of the Afghanistan Futsal Committee, has officially submitted his resignation to the Afghanistan Football Federation following weeks of speculation and internal disagreements within the committee. The resignation was confirmed by Mostafa Hashemi, who acknowledged…
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