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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France's women soccer player Gaetane Thiney during a autographs session and press conference at Nike Store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on July 18, 2011 after the FIFA Women World Cup in Germany. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France's women soccer player Gaetane Thiney during a autographs session and press conference at Nike Store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on July 18, 2011 after the FIFA Women World Cup in Germany. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of Chinese men's football team attend a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aleksandar Jankovic, head coach of Chinese men's football team, instructs players during a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Chinese men's national football team attend a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aleksandar Jankovic (R), head coach of Chinese men's football team, instructs a player during a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei (1st R) of Chinese men's football team attends a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei (2nd R) of Chinese men's football team attends a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Assistant coach Zheng Zhi (1st L) with players of Chinese men's football team attend a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CHINESE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM-TRAINING (CN)

(230318) -- GUANGZHOU, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aleksandar Jankovic (C), head coach of Chinese men's football team, instructs players during a training session in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2023. Chinese men's football team will play two friendly matches with New Zealand in March. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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World Cup inspires further passion for football among youth in China's Kashgar

STORY: World Cup inspires further passion for football among youth in China's Kashgar DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of football activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MEMETYASIN MEMETMIN, Middle school student in Kashgar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Reporter and primary school students STORYLINE: The FIFA World Cup, currently underway in Qatar, has helped further inspire passion for football among the youth in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang. Football matches have been organized in a number of primary and middle schools in the prefecture in recent weeks, to cheer for the World Cup and the athletes. In recent years, China has continued to increase investment in promoting football in the region. Now there are 1,005 football fields in Kashgar, including many in schools. According to the local government, more than 82,000 adolescents are regularly playing football. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MEMETYASIN MEMETMIN, Middle school student in Ka

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Saiki, Moromizato gunning for Women's World Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Miki Saiki (L) and Shinobu Moromizato (R) pledge their best efforts during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 8 to bring Japan its first Women's World Cup of Golf title since Ai Miyazato and Rui Kitada won the inaugural edition in 2005. The pair will take part in the World Cup matches to be held Jan. 18-20 in South Africa.

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Sumo: Dejima ends Asa's winning streak at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu shoved out of the ring by former ozeki Dejima on Jan. 9 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament held at the Kokugikan stadium, snapping his winning streak at 18 matches.

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Iraqis under U.S. trainer hope to qualify for Olympics

MANILA, Philippines - Three amateur Iraqi boxers practice training at a gymnasium in Manila on Jan. 6. Eleven Iraqi boxers will participate in qualifying matches to be held in the Philippines on Jan. 11-18, hoping to get a chance to fight in the Olympics, their American trainer Maurice Watkins said.

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Navratilova watches sumo matches

TOKYO, Japan - Former tennis star Martina Navratilova (L) shakes hands with yokozuna Takanohana after the 11th day matches of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 18. Navratilova is visiting Japan to join the Toyota Princess Cup competition.

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Sumo: Dejima ends Asa's winning streak at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu shoved out of the ring by former ozeki Dejima on Jan. 9 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament held at the Kokugikan stadium, snapping his winning streak at 18 matches. (Kyodo)

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Saiki, Moromizato gunning for Women's World Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Miki Saiki (L) and Shinobu Moromizato (R) pledge their best efforts during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 8 to bring Japan its first Women's World Cup of Golf title since Ai Miyazato and Rui Kitada won the inaugural edition in 2005. The pair will take part in the World Cup matches to be held Jan. 18-20 in South Africa. (Kyodo)

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Nadal defeats Murray for 2nd win at Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal hits a backhand on his way to a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 18, 2015. Nadal has won his first two matches in the group stage, while Murray fell to 1-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ondrej Kolar, goalie Slavia, protective face mask

Goalie of Slavia Ondrej Kolar in action during the FC European Football League quarterfinal match SK Slavia Prague vs Arsenal in Prague, Czech Republic, April 15, 2021. Kolar played the Europa League quarterfinal game against Arsenal with a protective face mask. The UEFA disciplinary was banned Kemar Roofe of Rangers from four matches because he kicked in the face Slavia痴 goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar, March 18, 2021. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Shogi sensation Fujii youngest to reach 200 wins

Shogi players Sota Fujii (R) and Kazuki Kimura reflect on their match in Tokyo on Nov. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player in the history of the board game to reach 200 wins in professional matches at 18 years, 4 months. (Pool photo)

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Shogi sensation Fujii youngest to reach 200 wins

Shogi sensation Sota Fujii reflects on his match against Kazuki Kimura in Tokyo on Nov. 20, 2020. Fujii became the youngest player in the history of the board game to reach 200 wins in professional matches at 18 years, 4 months. (Pool photo)

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Rugby World Cup in Japan

Rugby fans take a selfie on Sept. 18, 2019, at a booth set up in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, to promote the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The central Japan city is hosting four World Cup matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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End of shogi prodigy's win streak

Sixteen-year-old shogi prodigy Sota Fujii looks dejected in Osaka on Feb. 5, 2019, after having his win streak in rank-deciding competitions snapped at 18 matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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End of shogi prodigy's win streak

Sixteen-year-old shogi prodigy Sota Fujii looks dejected in Osaka on Feb. 5, 2019, after having his win streak in rank-deciding competitions snapped at 18 matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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End of shogi prodigy's win streak

Sixteen-year-old shogi prodigy Sota Fujii answers a question from a reporter in Osaka on Feb. 5, 2019, after having his win streak in rank-deciding competitions snapped at 18 matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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End of shogi prodigy's win streak

Sixteen-year-old shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (R) reflects on his match against Seiya Kondo (L) in Osaka on Feb. 5, 2019. Fujii had his win streak in rank-deciding competitions snapped at 18 matches. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan depart for France test matches

Japan rugby coach Jamie Joseph speaks to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 8, 2017, before departing for France where the Brave Blossoms will play test matches against Tonga and France on Nov. 18 and Nov. 25, respectively. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Youngest shogi pro extends record win streak to 18

Sota Fujii, at 14 the youngest professional player of shogi, or Japanese chess, extends his record winning streak since his debut to 18 matches by defeating Yugo Takeuchi in Osaka on May 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Youngest shogi pro extends record win streak to 18

Sota Fujii, at 14 the youngest professional player of shogi, or Japanese chess, extends his record winning streak since his debut to 18 matches by defeating Yugo Takeuchi in Osaka on May 18, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Free State stadium in S. Africa

TOKYO, Japan - This June 18, 2009 file photo shows the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, where matches of the 2010 World Cup finals will be played. (Kyodo)

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Iraqis under U.S. trainer hope to qualify for Olympics

MANILA, Philippines - Three amateur Iraqi boxers practice training at a gymnasium in Manila on Jan. 6. Eleven Iraqi boxers will participate in qualifying matches to be held in the Philippines on Jan. 11-18, hoping to get a chance to fight in the Olympics, their American trainer Maurice Watkins said. (Kyodo)

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Navratilova watches sumo matches

TOKYO, Japan - Former tennis star Martina Navratilova (L) shakes hands with yokozuna Takanohana after the 11th day matches of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 18. Navratilova is visiting Japan to join the Toyota Princess Cup competition. (Kyodo)