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Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football.
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Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset
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Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga
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Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
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Robinson and Tongue share match ball after dismissing Pakistan
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Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab
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McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds
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Honduras places 80% of country on El Nino drought alert
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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener
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All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick
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Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'
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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan all out for 171 in England opener
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Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah
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Robinson makes history as Pakistan collapse against England
Ollie Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England as the recalled seamer gave the hosts the advantage on the first day against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
Alvarez can win back Atletico fans in two games: club chief
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France recalls rare disease drug Tavneos after deaths
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Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports
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7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to an AFP analysis.
Evacuation orders lifted in Belgian wildfire zone
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More than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far
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Sainz signs new contract with F1 team Williams
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