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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

TOKYO, Japan, May 8 Kyodo - Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight. (Kyodo)

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda receives certificates for his four additional Guiness World Record awards in Tokyo on April 4, 2026. With the four new records, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Toyota FY 2025 sales top 50 trillion yen, 1st for Japan firm

Toyota FY 2025 sales top 50 trillion yen, 1st for Japan firm

File photo taken on Aug. 29, 2023, shows the headquarters building of Toyota Motor Corp. in Toyota in Aichi Pref., central Japan. Toyota reported on May 8, 2026, that its sales for the year ended March that year rose 5.5 percent from a year earlier to 50.68 trillion yen, becoming the first Japanese company to post annual sales of over 50 trillion yen.

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China: Ewe Rushes Across Field to Reunite With Lost Newborn Lamb After Hearing Cries

On March 31, 2026, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, a video captured a newborn lamb lying alone in tall grass, bleating helplessly after becoming separated from its mother. After hearing its cries, the ewe appeared in the distance, instinctively responding and running across the field to reunite with her lamb.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Former Japanese Alpine skier Chiharu Igaya, 94, prepares to attend an International Olympic Committee general meeting in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6. Igaya secured a men's slalom silver medal at the age of 24 at the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, becoming the first Japanese to win a Winter Olympic medal.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Former Japanese Alpine skier Chiharu Igaya, 94, prepares to attend an International Olympic Committee general meeting in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6. Igaya secured a men's slalom silver medal at the age of 24 at the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, becoming the first Japanese to win a Winter Olympic medal.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retiring pro shogi player Hifumi Kato waves after his retirement press conference in Tokyo in June 2017. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato gives an interview in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) reviews his match against debutant Sota Fujii after being beaten by him in Tokyo in December 2016. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledges the crowd after becoming the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on Sept. 19, 2024.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Masashi Ozaki lifts the victor's trophy after winning the ANA Open golf tournament at Sapporo Golf Club in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 22, 2002, becoming the oldest winner on the Japan Golf Tour at 55 years and 7 months. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

Renovation at The Inner Courtyard

THE HAGUE - Renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague. The Binnenhof has been under renovation since October 1, 2021. The goal is to future-proof the buildings, including those housing the Senate and House of Representatives. The renovation of the Binnenhof in The Hague is becoming more expensive again. The Hague, Netherlands on December 16, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, speaks after winning the second round of the presidential election in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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File - Jose Antonio Kast

File - Jose Antonio Kast

This file photo taken on Nov. 16, 2025 shows Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, speaking after confirming his entry into the second round of the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Supporters of Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, celebrate his winning in the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Supporters of Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, celebrate his winning in the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast (R, front), candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, gestures to supporters with his wife (L, front) after winning the second round of the presidential election, in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election - Santiago

Jose Antonio Kast, candidate of Chilean far-right Republican Party, speaks after winning the second round of the presidential election in Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14, 2025. Jose Antonio Kast won the Chilean presidential runoff election, becoming the country's new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. (Xinhua)

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - November 30, 2025: Gian Piero Gasperini coach of Roma was sent off and watched the match in the stands, becoming angry after Roma conceded a goal. during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

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