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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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UEFA, Real Madrid Align Against Premier League’s Financial Dominance
DID Press: UEFA and Real Madrid have emerged in a rare alignment following the collapse of the European Super League project, forming what observers describe as a common front against the financial dominance of the English Premier League. Both view…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan U-19 Cricket Team Storms into World’s Top 12 with Three Straight Wins
DID Press: Following three consecutive victories in the group stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, Afghanistan’s national U-19 team has advanced to the Super Six stage as group leaders. Competing in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup…
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Afghanistan U19 Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe in Tri-Nation Series Opener
DID Press: Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team will play its first match of the tri-nation one-day tournament on Thursday in Harare against Zimbabwe. The tournament features Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and one other team, taking place in the capital of Zimbabwe. Afghanistan’s youth…
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Economy & Development
FIFA Sets $727M Prize Pool for 2026 World Cup
DID Press: FIFA announced that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will reach $727 million, representing an approximately 50 percent increase compared to the 2022 tournament. Each participating team will also receive $1.5 million to cover preparation…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Boxer Wins WBC Title in Washington
DID press: A young Afghan boxer has claimed the 55-kg championship belt after defeating his American opponent in a World Boxing Council (WBC) event held in Washington, D.C. Zaki Hakimzada, a prominent Afghan boxing athlete, secured a decisive victory over…
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Pakistan Ends Sports Cooperation with Afghan Players
DID Press: Amid escalating political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken an unprecedented step by banning Afghan players from participating in its premier league. The PCB announced in a controversial decision that Afghan players will…
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UEFA Champions League: Key Group Stage Matches Could Decide Last 16
DID Press: The fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage continues on Thursday, (Nov/27/2025), at 12:30 a.m. Afghanistan time, with several high-stakes matches that could determine which teams advance to the knockout stages. Arsenal will host Bayern Munich…
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Afghanistan U-17 to Compete in 2026 AFC Qualifiers
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Under-17 national football team will compete in Group G of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Myanmar, Syria, Nepal, and Oman. All matches will be held at Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Afghanistan’s match schedule:…
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Mortazaie: Referee’s Error Disrupted Afghanistan’s Focus against Morocco
DID Press: Majid Mortazaie, the Iranian head coach of Afghanistan’s national futsal team, said after the defeat against Morocco that refereeing errors were the main reason his players lost focus during the match. He nevertheless praised his team’s performance as…
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