Saudi Arabia Steps Up Sports Drive, Bids for Football World Cup
Saudi Arabia confirmed it plans to bid for the men’s football World Cup in 2034, as the kingdom
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How United and Other US Airlines Lost Momentum on Sustainable Jet Fuel
United Airlines presents itself as the unrivaled leader in cleaner jet fuel. A recent ad campaign featuring the
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Cricket World Cup May Add $2.4 Billion to Indian Economy: Bank of Baroda
The Cricket World Cup may boost host country India’s economy by as much as 200 billion rupees ($2.4
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Singapore Renewable Developer Seeks Partners for Massive Battery
Infrastructure developer Morrison & Co. has begun talks with possible strategic partners for a mega-sized battery project in
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Powerball jackpot soars to an estimated $1.4 billion for Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.4 billion for Saturday -- which would be the third largest jackpot in the game's history -- after Wednesday night's drawing turned up no grand prize winner.
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Sunac Wins Court Approval for Offshore Debt Restructuring
Sunac China Holdings Ltd. won court approval for its multibillion-dollar offshore debt restructuring plan, clearing the last key
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On this day in 2006: France’s former Man Utd goalkeeper Fabien Barthez retires
Former France and Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez announced his retirement from football, on this day in 2006. The 1998 World Cup winner made his announcement on French television channel TF1, three months after appearing in the 2006 World Cup final. Barthez, aged 35 at the time, said: “I am quitting the French team, I am quitting club football. I am going to continue enjoying myself without football.” The mercurial Frenchman, who also helped his country win Euro 2000, initially quit soon after being released by Marseille at the end of the 2005-06 season. He had been France’s first-choice keeper in the 2006 World Cup, with his last match being the penalty shoot-out loss to Italy in the final. Barthez was with United for four years between 2000 and 2004, winning two Premier League titles in the process. The only club I wanted to go to was not so happy to have me. It happens and you have to live with it. I needed an adventure Fabien Barthez But his erratic displays saw Sir Alex Ferguson lose patience with him and he spent the final season on loan back at former club Marseille, who he subsequently joined on a two-year permanent deal. Shortly before he announced his retirement, Barthez had been trying to agree a deal with first club Toulouse, but it did not work out. “The only club I wanted to go to was not so happy to have me,” he said. “It happens and you have to live with it. I needed an adventure and I have only done things that I want to.” Barthez’s club retirement did not last long though, with the keeper announcing in December 2006 that he had signed a deal with Nantes. But the following April, after an altercation with a Nantes fan, Barthez left the club and, although he stated his intention to carry on playing, he did not make another appearance. In 2008, Barthez switched sports and began a successful motorsport career. He won the 2013 French GT Championship alongside Morgan Moullin-Traffort and competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live England waiting on fitness of Ben Stokes ahead of World Cup opener Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland Eddie Howe staying grounded after Newcastle’s ‘amazing night’ against PSG
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Mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya Asks Halloween Revelers to Stay Away
The mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya district asked Halloween partygoers to avoid its streets this year, fearing the post-pandemic
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Goldman Turns Cautious on ‘Expensive’ India Stocks Before Polls
Global headwinds and expensive stock valuations necessitate a cautious approach toward Indian equities in the short term as
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It's Done. The Future Is Battery-Powered Electric Cars
The rise of electric cars is staggering. Over the past decade, Teslas have gone from being the car
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The next GOP speaker will face the same traps that doomed McCarthy
Getting rid of Kevin McCarthy didn't solve anything.
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Women Are Asking for Promotions, But Men Keep Getting Them
Women want to be leaders in the workplace, but employers are still passing them by in favor of
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