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4 months ago

Today in History: January 26, largest diamond ever found in South Africa

Today is Monday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2026. There are 339 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 26, 1905, the Cullinan Diamond, at 3,106 carats (621.2 grams) the largest diamond ever found, was discovered in South Africa. Also on this date: In 1887, groundbreaking began for the construction of the Eiffel Tower; the tower would be completed just over two years later. In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act establishing Rocky Mountain National Park.
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11 months ago

Game Time Thread: Juventus vs. Wydad Casablanca

The match between Juventus and Wydad Casablanca is set for Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, marking a significant international fixture.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Authoritarian-friendly Fifa fest shows why next year's World Cup must be boycotted | Byline Heba Gowayed and Nicholas Occhiuto

International sporting events are used by authoritarian regimes for sportswashing and branding.
The Trump administration is creating an atmosphere of intimidation surrounding international sporting events.
FIFA events are being repurposed to reinforce negative political narratives and authority.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums, host cities, final venue

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 features 11 U.S. cities and 12 venues, spanning June 14 to July 13.
Key venues well experienced, including those from previous FIFA tournaments, indicating support for global soccer events.
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