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☆ FIA to take action after Qatar GP 'extreme weather'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FILE PHOTO:Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - October 8, 2023 Williams' Logan Sargeant in action during the race REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 9 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they suffered during Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, it said on Monday. The International Automobile Federation said in a statement it had "begun an analysis into the situation in Qatar to provide recommendations for future situations of extreme weather conditions. "Research from other series, such as cross-country events in extreme climates, will be examined for potential applications to circuit events." The FIA noted that next year's race in Qatar will be held in December, when temperatures should be lower, but said it preferred "to take material action now to avoid a repeat of this scenario." The inaugural Qatar Grand Prix in 2021 was held in late November.

Persons: Williams, Logan Sargeant, Al Omari, Max Verstappen, Verstappen, Angelica Medina, Alan Baldwin Organizations: Qatar, REUTERS, Sunday's Qatar, Prix, International Automobile Federation, FIA, Qatar Grand Prix, Thomson Locations: Lusail, Qatar, Paris, Singapore, Miami, Mexico City, London

☆ Record-breaker Biles wins sixth all-around world title
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Biles, who won her first all-around world title as a 16-year-old in Antwerp a decade ago, has claimed a total of 27 world medals -- including 21 golds -- having also led the U.S. women's team to a seventh consecutive title on Wednesday. She has also surpassed Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo's record of 33 medals in total at the Olympics and world championships. I don't think it will hit me until maybe I retire and then look back and see everything that I've done," added Biles. Former world champion, Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, was second with a total of 56.766 after a superb floor routine. Biles is set to compete in the vault and uneven bars finals on Saturday before beam and floor exercise finals on Sunday.

Persons: Simone Biles, Yves Herman Acquire, Biles, Vitaly Scherbo's, I've, Rebeca Andrade, Shilese Jones, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Rights, U.S, Thomson Locations: Antwerp, Belgium, Rights ANTWERP, Mexico City

☆ U.S. women's team claim seventh consecutive title at world championships
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Gymnastics - 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships - Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium - October 4, 2023 Simone Biles of the U.S. in action on the floor during the women's team final REUTERS/Yves Herman Acquire Licensing RightsOct 4 (Reuters) - Simone Biles led the U.S. women's team to a seventh straight title at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp on Wednesday. With a total of 33 world and Olympic medals, Biles equalled the record of Vitaly Scherbo, who competed for the Soviet Union, the Unified Team and Belarus. Brazil took second place with 165.530, led by 24-year-old Rebeca Andrade , to become the first South American country to win an Olympic or world team medal. The French team took bronze with 164.064 following excellent routines on the balance beam and vault, highlighted by the performance of Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos, who trains at the gym owned by Biles's family in Texas. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; editing by Clare Fallon and Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Simone Biles, Yves Herman Acquire, Biles, Vitaly Scherbo, Joscelyn Roberson, Rebeca Andrade, Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos, Angelica Medina, Clare Fallon, Toby Davis Organizations: U.S, Unified Team, French, Thomson Locations: Antwerp, Belgium, Soviet Union, Belarus, Brazil, American, Texas, Mexico City

☆ Nobody wants to face Newcastle, says PSG manager Luis Enrique
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique said no one wanted to face Newcastle United in the Champions League because of their high level, wit his side determined to survive the "hostile but unrivalled atmosphere" at St James' Park on Wednesday. Newcastle will play their first home Champions League game since 2003, something Luis Enrique is not taking lightly, adding that it will be a clash that will prove what PSG is made of. Tomorrow is going to be a great test for us," the manager told a press conference on Tuesday. "Nobody wanted to play against them because of what they did last season. PSG top Group F after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in their opening match.

Persons: Paris St Germain, Luis Enrique, Eddie Howe's, Nobody, I'm, Angelica Medina Organizations: Paris St, Newcastle United, League, James, Newcastle, PSG, San, AC Milan, Ligue, Borussia Dortmund, Thomson Locations: Paris, Europe, San Siro, Mexico City

☆ VAR 'human error' caused by miscommunication, says PGMOL
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

On Tuesday the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) released the full audio from the VAR centre relating to the mistake, were the VAR incorrectly communicated "check complete", confirming the on-field decision. "In a lapse of concentration and loss of focus in that moment, the VAR lost sight of the on-field decision and he incorrectly communicated "check complete", therefore inadvertently confirming the on-field decision. After the restart of the match, the VAR and AVAR concluded that the VAR protocol in the Laws of the Game prohibited the match from being stopped. Following the error, VAR officials Darren England and Dan Cook were replaced for two further games last weekend. PGMOL and The FA have also agreed to review the policy to allow match officials to officiate matches outside of FIFA or UEFA designations.

Persons: Luis Diaz, Diaz, PGMOL, Liverpool, Steve Cooper, Moussa Niakhate, Darren England, Dan Cook, Angelica Medina, Pritha Sarkar, Toby Davis Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, Saturday's Premier League, Liverpool, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, FA, FIFA, UEFA, Thomson Locations: Liverpool, England, Mexico City

☆ Level-headed Xavi relishing 100th game as Barca coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez is taking things in his stride with the Spanish champions as he prepares to celebrate his 100th game as their manager at Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday. The 43-year-old said that at Barca he had learned to compete in different ways and deal with things more naturally. "I have learned not to be too euphoric when things are going well or too defeatist," Xavi told a news conference on Tuesday. "There is faith, there is hope that we can be at the level required to play and coach Barca. "Many players have more years of experience, we've been working with them for longer, and (we've) have made good reinforcements".

Persons: Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez, Xavi, Barca, Marc, Andre, Ter Stegen, Robert, Lewandowski, Gundogan, Alejandro, Balde, Fermin, Lopez, we've, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Porto, Champions League, Barca, Antwerp, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Europe, Mexico City

☆ They were ringing in the new year at their apartment when the gunfire started. Then this 11-year-old fell to the ground
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Not Amethyst Sistine Silva. “We were out there just to make memories,” Robert Silva, Amethyst’s father, told CNN. Amethyst’s parents were told she died some time after they got her to a hospital, they said. An in-classroom memorial created by students and staff is seen for Amethyst Sistine Silva. Just as his daughter once clung to the palms of her parents, Silva firmly holds dear the memories of his beloved Ame.

Persons: Silva, ” hadn’t, ”, Melinda Cruz, “, don’t, ’ ”, ” Robert Silva, Amethyst’s, ‘, ’, ” Silva, Amethyst, Mauricio R, Sistine Silva, Robert Silva, Celis, ” Celis, Amethyst Silva, Angelica Hernandez, ’ ” Silva, ” Cruz, Robert Silva Amethyst, She’d, she’d, “ You’re, Noah, Cruz, Grace, John, Amethyst Sistine Silva, Robert Silva “ Organizations: CNN, Amethyst, Corpus Christi Police Department, Firearms, Bush, Police, Amethyst Sistine Locations: Corpus Christi , Texas, America, Nueces

☆ Biles pulls off Yurchenko's double pike to be named after her at Worlds
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Gymnastics - 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships - Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium - October 1, 2023 Simone Biles of the U.S. in action during the women's qualification REUTERS/Yves Herman Acquire Licensing RightsOct 1 (Reuters) - American gymnastic Simone Biles became the first woman to do the Yurchenko double pike at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships on Sunday with the vault now to be named after her. The Yurchenko double pike is the most difficult jump in the women's scoring code and was rated at 6.4 points by the technical committee in anticipation of it being performed. The 26-year-old athlete scored 15.266 with a 58.865 total in the all-around, securing the vault to be named Biles II after a different original jump was named after her in 2018. The U.S. women's team finished their qualifying subdivision at the top of the table and will go for team gold on Wednesday in Antwerp. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Simone Biles, Yves Herman Acquire, Biles, Angelica Medina, Christian Radnedge Organizations: women's, Thomson Locations: Antwerp, Belgium, American, U.S, Mexico

☆ Osimhen's agent threatens legal action against Napoli after video 'mocks' striker
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Roberto Calenda released a statement on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, saying the video caused "very serious damage to the player". "What happened today on Napoli's official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable. A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted," said Calenda. "We reserve the right to take legal action and any other useful initiative to protect Victor." Osimhen missed a late penalty in a goalless draw against Bologna in Serie A on Sunday.

Persons: Renato Dall'Ara, Napoli's Victor Osimhen remonstrates, Rudi Garcia, Ciro De Luca, Victor Osimhen's, Roberto Calenda, Victor, Napoli, Osimhen, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, Bologna, Napoli, Serie, Udinese, Thomson Locations: Bologna, Italy, Mexico

☆ Rapinoe brings the curtain down on her fabled international career
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"It has been such an honour to be able to wear this shirt, play with all these players and live out my childhood dream," Rapinoe said at the end of the game. With 203 caps and 63 goals for her national team, the veteran played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019, and helped the U.S. to claimed the Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games. Her activism and off-field personality brought her to achieve household fame after supporting causes such as LGBT+ rights, speaking out against racism and standing up for equal pay in women's soccer. Rapinoe is scheduled to play her last National Women's Soccer League regular-season game with OL Reign on Oct. 6 against Washington Spirit in Seattle. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Alex Morgan, Emily Sonnett, Ballon, Lindsey Horan, Rapinoe, Angelica Medina, Michael Perry Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, South Africa, Soldier, Trinity Rodman's, Ballon d'Or, Women's Soccer League, Washington Spirit, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, U.S, Chicago, soccer, Seattle, Mexico City

☆ Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/4] Tennis - Laver Cup - 02 Arena, London, Britain - September 25, 2022 Team World players and captain John McEnroe celebrate with the trophy after winning the Laver Cup Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers Acquire Licensing RightsSept 24 (Reuters) - Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe handed Team World a second successive Laver Cup title after they squeezed past Team Europe duo Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4) 7-6(5) for a thrilling doubles victory on Sunday. The Americans, who met earlier this month in the U.S. Open quarter-finals, found their rhythm to wrap up a final-day victory that lifted captain John McEnroe's team to 13 points and crushed any remaining hopes for Team Europe. Team World took a 4-0 lead on the first day of competition, and extended it to 10-2 over Team Europe by the end of Saturday. This year the Swiss watched on as a spectator as Tiafoe come back to haunt Team Europe with another win. Team World will look to retain their title next year when the event is held in Berlin.

Persons: John McEnroe, Andrew Boyers, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, John McEnroe's, Roger Federer's, Ben it's, Tiafoe, It's, Shelton, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Laver, Team, U.S, Team Europe, Europe, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Swiss, Berlin, Mexico

☆ Triathlon-Coninx pulls off breathtaking win to become world champion
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

2022 European Championships - Triathlon - Olympiapark Triathlon Course, Munich, Germany - August 14, 2022 France's Dorian Coninx in action during the Triathlon Elite Mixed Relay REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 23 (Reuters) - Frenchman Dorian Coninx claimed his first world title on Saturday after a colossal effort in a breathtaking sprint finish to win the World Triathlon Championship finals in Pontevedra, Spain. Coninx overtook Germany's Tim Hellwig and compatriot Pierre Le Corre in an exciting final-lap sprint that saw the three athletes separated by seconds. "World Champion, Still can't believe it. French team did it again," Coninx said on social media. With the Olympics on home soil next year, the French team, including former champion Leo Bergere, who finished fourth, will be the favourites for medals.

Persons: Dorian Coninx, Kai Pfaffenbach, Frenchman Dorian Coninx, Coninx, Germany's Tim Hellwig, Pierre Le Corre, Alex Yee, Hayden Wilde, Yee, Wilde, Leo Bergere, Angelica Medina, Clare Fallon Organizations: New Zealand, Thomson Locations: Munich, Germany, Pontevedra, Spain, French, Mexico City

☆ Rapinoe retires from soccer with no regrets on activism
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"The off-field stuff is what is most meaningful (to me) and I think what I'm most proud of leaving this team and leaving the game," she said. "I'm very excited to continue to be a part of the growth of women's sport, not just football. I want to use my platform and my leverage, but now I'll have more time to do that." Rapinoe will play her final NWSL regular season game with the OL Reign on Oct. 6 against the Washington Spirit in Seattle. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Josie KaoOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Megan Rapinoe, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Colin Kaepernick, Donald Trump, we've, Naomi Girma, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Angelica Medina, Josie Kao Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, REUTERS, NFL, U.S ., Washington Spirit, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Sweden, United States, Melbourne, Australia, South Africa, Seattle, Mexico City

☆ Palmeiras' facial recognition on match tickets helps police arrest criminals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 23 (Reuters) - Facial recognition technology used on match tickets by top flight soccer club Palmeiras has helped the Sao Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) arrest 28 criminals in four games at the Allianz Parque stadium, the government body said on Friday. However, its use has also helped the SSP apprehend criminals before they enter the stadium to watch the team play. "We invested in the implementation of facial recognition to protect our greatest asset, which is the Palmeiras fans," club president Leila Pereira said in a statement. The facial recognition technology at matches allows real-time analysis to detect fans who have bought tickets from touts, the use of false or third-party documents, outstanding arrest warrants, non-compliance with court orders and sanctions. The SSP have issued arrest warrants related to theft, embezzlement, robbery and drug trafficking.

Persons: Leila Pereira, Guilherme Derrite, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Palmeiras, Sao Paulo Public Security Secretariat, Allianz Parque, Paulista, SSP, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ Klopp expecting 'solid' West Ham to be tricky opponents
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sept 22 (Reuters) - West Ham United are one of the Premier League's strongest teams, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday, as he urged his side to be at their very best against last season's Europa Conference League winners. Liverpool are three points ahead in third, but Klopp warned his side not to be complacent against the team managed by veteran boss David Moyes. "There are so many extremely strong opponents, West Ham is one of them," Klopp told a press conference. "With all the other guys they had already, it looks really solid and that makes it really tricky. Klopp had expressed his frustration last week after being handed an early fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers following the international break.

Persons: Juergen Klopp, Declan Rice, Klopp, David Moyes, David, Moyes, Virgil van Dijk, Angelica Medina, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Ham United, Premier League's, Liverpool, Europa Conference League, West, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Europa League, Dutchman, Thomson Locations: West Ham, Anfield, Liverpool, Mexico

☆ Providers struggle to get latest Covid shots into arms amid early supply issues
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Angelica Peebles | In Angelicapeebles | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Some are being told they need to pay more than $100 out of pocket because their insurance provider isn't covering the shots yet. Most Walgreens stores have enough supply for existing appointments and more slots are being made available as the shots come in, a spokesperson said. Previously, the government purchased the shots and distributed them to pharmacies, doctor's offices and other providers. That leaves pharmacies like his fielding calls and explaining they can't administer shots yet if they wanted to. A notice on Walgreens' website said appointments for children under 12 years old won't start until Friday, Sept. 29.

Persons: Cencora, McKesson, Health —, Nate Rockers, they're, Theresa Tolle, Tolle, it's, they'll Organizations: Walgreens, Moderna, Pfizer, Health, Rockers Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Rockers, CVS, Walmart Locations: Paola , Kansas, Sebastian , Florida

☆ Hermoso says Spain squad announcement shows 'nothing has changed'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

FILE PHOTO:Soccer Football - Liga MX Femenil - Monterrey v Pachuca - Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico - September 15, 2023 Pachuca's Jenni Hermoso after the match. After most of Spain's World Cup winning squad were selected for upcoming games earlier on Monday, the players said they would continue their boycott, which came after Luis Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation ceremony in Australia. Victor Francos, the head of Spain's government national sports agency, told SER radio station if the players did not show up "the government must apply the law". "It is yet more irrefutable proof that shows that even today, nothing has changed." Montse Tome, who has replaced Jorge Vilda as coach of the national team, suggested Hermoso was left out of the squad because of the intense media attention she had received in the past month.

Persons: Jenni Hermoso, Luis Rubiales, Hermoso, Victor Francos, Tome, Jorge Vilda, Jenni, Angelica Medina, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Football, Pachuca, Estadio BBVA, Spain's, Spanish, SER, Thomson Locations: Monterrey, Mexico, Spanish, Australia, Mexico City

☆ New Zealand to miss out on Italy SailGP due to spare wing not arriving on time
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 15 (Reuters) - New Zealand's SailGP team will not be able to compete in Taranto, Italy, due to the impossibility of transporting and fitting a replacement wing sail in time, SailGP said on Friday. The dramatic collapse of the New Zealand team's 29-metre wing sail was caused by a misalignment in Saint-Tropez last weekend. Following the incident, SailGP investigated options for transporting a spare wing from the fleet and assembling it so the team would be ready to compete, but this has been prevented by shipping deadlines. SailGP said it is working to find a solution that will allow New Zealand to return to the starting line on Oct. 14-15 in Cadiz, Spain. After three events in the season, New Zealand is in fifth place with 17 points.

Persons: SailGP, Tropez, Blair Tuke, trimmer, " Tuke, Angelica Medina, Tom Hogue Organizations: Zealand, New, Thomson Locations: Taranto, Italy, Saint, New Zealand, Cadiz, Spain, Mexico City

☆ Walker sign two-year deal extension with Manchester City
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 14 (Reuters) - Defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year extension with Manchester City, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The England international joined City in 2017, having a total of 260 appearances, while winning five Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. My future is at Manchester City and that's the best thing for me," said Walker in a statement. "The season we won the treble is one I will never forget and we are ready to try again and win more trophies. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kyle Walker, Pep Guardiola, John Stones, Walker, Angelica Medina, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Manchester City, Premier League, Bayern Munich, England, City, League, Champions League, Thomson Locations: Mexico City

☆ CDC recommends updated COVID-19 booster to everyone six months and older
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCDC recommends updated COVID-19 booster to everyone six months and olderCNBC's Angelica Peebles reports on breaking news from the CDC concerning new COVID boosters.

Persons: Angelica Peebles Organizations: CDC

☆ Romania beat Kosovo in match suspended after Serbia chants
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group I - Romania v Kosovo - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - September 12, 2023 Romania fans inside the stadium hold up banners which subsequently suspends play Inquam Photos via REUTERS/George Calin Acquire Licensing RightsSept 12 (Reuters) - Romania beat Kosovo 2-0 in a Euro 2024 qualifier that was suspended on Tuesday for just under an hour after Romanian fans repeatedly shouted pro-Serbia chants. The game in Bucharest was stopped in the 18th minute after some of the crowd chanted "Serbia Serbia" and a player confronted people in the stands displaying a sign saying "Kosovo is Serbia", with the referee sending the players back to the changing rooms. "The match has resumed after play was suspended due to discriminatory behaviour from some supporters," UEFA said on their website after an interruption of 50 minutes. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and won recognition from more than 100 countries, but not from Romania. The victory moved Romania into second place in Group I with 12 points, two points behind leaders Switzerland.

Persons: George Calin, Vedat Muriqi, Vladimir Screciu, Nicolae Stanciu, Valentin Mihaila, Angelica Medina, Clare Fallon, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, National, Kosovo, UEFA, Thomson Locations: Romania, Kosovo, Bucharest, Serbia, Serbia Serbia, Switzerland, Mexico City

☆ Soccer-Blood Donors Offered Free Tickets to Watch Copa Do Brasil Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Sept. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

(Reuters) - Blood donors have been given the chance to watch Sunday's Copa do Brasil final at the Maracana for free after the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence which runs the stadium announced it was giving away 100 tickets. The campaign organised in partnership with the Rio State Health Department is offering free entry to the first leg of the final between Flamengo and Sao Paulo. The first 100 fans to donate blood at the Hemorio (Instituto Estadual de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira Cavalcanti) on matchday will get the tickets. The match marks the reopening of the Maracana, which had to close last month for repairs to the pitch after heavy rain. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City)

Persons: de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira, Luiz Antonio, Luizinho, Angelica Medina Organizations: Reuters, Brasil, Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Sports, Rio State Health Department, Flamengo, Instituto Locations: Rio de, Sao Paulo, Mexico City

☆ Blood donors offered free tickets to watch Copa do Brasil final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sept 11 (Reuters) - Blood donors have been given the chance to watch Sunday's Copa do Brasil final at the Maracana for free after the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence which runs the stadium announced it was giving away 100 tickets. The campaign organised in partnership with the Rio State Health Department is offering free entry to the first leg of the final between Flamengo and Sao Paulo. The first 100 fans to donate blood at the Hemorio (Instituto Estadual de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira Cavalcanti) on matchday will get the tickets. The match marks the reopening of the Maracana, which had to close last month for repairs to the pitch after heavy rain. Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico CityOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira, Luiz Antonio, Luizinho, Angelica Medina Organizations: Brasil, Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Sports, Rio State Health Department, Flamengo, Instituto, Thomson Locations: Rio de, Sao Paulo, Mexico City

☆ Hermoso receives emotional tribute from her Mexican club Pachuca
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PACHUCA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Spanish world champion Jenni Hermoso received an emotional tribute from her Mexican club, Pachuca, in their 2-1 victory over Pumas on Sunday in the Liga MX women's league. The 33-year-old returned to the Mexican club on Thursday for her first game since claiming the World Cup title. Hermoso unveiled a mural in the hallways of the Hidalgo Stadium, then was greeted on the pitch before the match with a giant banner with her Women's World Cup photos and mariachi music. Sep 3, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Fans display signs in support of Jenni Hermoso shown before the match between San Diego Wave FC and Houston Dash at Snapdragon Stadium. Pachuca took the win thanks to a first-half goal by Panamanian Marta Cox and a Pumas own goal on a shot by Viridiana Salazar.

Persons: Jenni Hermoso, Hermoso, Ray Acevedo, ecstatically, Marta Cox, Viridiana Salazar, Luis Rubiales, Rubiales, Angelica Medina, Gerry Doyle Organizations: PACHUCA, Pachuca, Pumas, Liga MX, San Diego Wave FC, Houston, Snapdragon, USA, Spanish Football Federation, Thomson Locations: Spanish, Hidalgo, San Diego , California, USA, Mexico City

☆ American man stolen as a baby in Chile meets mother at 42
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Rafael Romo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“There were three or four different accounts of a story that were just so divergent that they could not all be true,” Thyden told CNN. Another provided the name of a biological mother and her address. Chilean officials say the number of stolen babies could be in the thousands, but the country’s investigation into the controversial adoptions has languished. He’s happy to finally know his true origins but sad about what his biological mother went through. After three agonizing months, he was finally able to travel to Chile to give his biological mother the hug that had to wait for 42 years.

Persons: Jimmy Lippert Thyden, “, ” Thyden, Thyden, Scott Lieberman, Lieberman, General Augusto Pinochet, Constanza del, Río, Angélica, ” del Río, Del Río, González, Pinochet, we’ve, ”, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, US Marines, Authorities Locations: United States, Chile, Virginia, Afghanistan, Thyden, San Francisco, Chilean, Valdivia

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