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☆ Neymar: Brazil looks to book place in knockout stage without injured star
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Fortunately for them, the player who has become this generation’s talisman will be fit in time to play in the 2022 World Cup knockout stage, should Brazil qualify, after being diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Now 30, this World Cup will likely be his best chance at lifting the trophy. Group H’s other match pits Ghana against South Korea, with both teams desperate for a win to kickstart their World Cup campaigns. In Ghana, Korea knows it faces a team with an abundance of quality in the final third, as the match against Portugal proved. ETSouth Korea vs. Ghana: 8 a.m.

CNN —The head doctor at Spanish football club Atlético Madrid has been called upon by the Vatican to treat Pope Francis’ knee injury. José María Villalón, a specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology, told Spanish radio station COPE that he was part of a group of specialists who traveled to treat Pope Francis. In an interview with Reuters in July, Pope Francis spoke about the injury for the first time, saying he had suffered “a small fracture” in the knee when he took a misstep while a ligament was inflamed. Villalón told COPE that Pope Francis is suffering from an “arthritic process which is affecting various joints.”He continued: “Sometimes, it starts in a joint with arthritis and other joints worsen because they carry more load than normal. CNN has reached out to the Vatican and Atlético for comment.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Has Portuguese star ruined his legacy after TV interview slamming Manchester United?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It is no secret that the Portuguese superstar has not enjoyed a fairytale reunion with Manchester United ever since he returned to Old Trafford last year. Since trying to force a move away from United over the summer, Ronaldo has featured sparingly, only making 16 appearances for the Red Devils. “He thinks he is [bigger than Ten Hag] and in the footballing world he is, but at Manchester United right now he’s not. Manchester United beat Fulham on Sunday, taking the club to fifth place in the Premier League table. In that statement, the club said: “Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo.

☆ Spain at the 2022 World Cup: who is in Luis Enrique's 26-man squad?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Spain are looking to win their second World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. WHO IS IN SPAIN'S WORLD CUP 2022 SQUAD? * Defenders: Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea). * Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Isco (Real Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), David Silva (Manchester City), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid). * Forwards: Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid).

☆ Argentina at the 2022 World Cup: who is in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man squad?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

* Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for this year's World Cup after FIFA increased the maximum limit for squads by three in June, citing the unusual timing of the tournament as well as the impact of COVID-19. Who is in Argentina's World Cup 2022 squad? * Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, 18, who has made seven appearances for the club this season, misses out. What was Argentina's squad at the 2018 World Cup? * Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Gonzalo Higuain (Juventus), Paulo Dybala (Juventus), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City).

☆ Brazil at the 2022 World Cup: who is in Tite's 26-man squad?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Brazil are looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 in Qatar tournament in Qatar. Who is in Brazil's World Cup 2022 squad? * Brazil will meet Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.What was Brazil's squad at the 2018 World Cup? Defenders: Thiago Silva (Paris St Germain), Miranda (Inter Milan), Marquinhos (Paris St Germain), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Fagner (Corinthians), Pedro Geromel (Gremio), Danilo (Manchester City). Forwards: Neymar (Paris St Germain), Douglas Costa (Juventus), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Taison (Shakhtar Donetsk).

☆ Ghana name uncapped pair who have impressed in Europe
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Kamal Sowah’s form for Club Brugge in the Champions League has won him a World Cup call-up for Ghana after the uncapped striker was on Monday included in the country’s squad for Qatar. The 22-year-old was a surprise selection as coach Otto Addo named his 26-man squad for the tournament, where the Black Stars face Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.Sowah has impressed as the Belgian club reached the last 16 of the Champions League, knocking out Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen in the process. There was also a first call up for midfielder Salis Abdul Samed, 22, who has been a regular for Racing Lens this season as they have moved to second in the French Ligue 1 standings. The squad will be captained by Dede Ayew, who was part of the team that reached the quarter-finals in South Africa in 2010 – only the third time an African nation has reached the last eight of a World Cup. Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Fati in but Thiago and De Gea left out of Spain World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MADRID, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Spain included Barcelona's Ansu Fati but left out Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea from their 26-man World Cup squad on Friday. But the forward is fighting his way back from four surgeries to repair an injury to his left knee, suffered in November 2020. "Youth gives you freedom because you are not yet aware of the consequences," Luis Enrique said. "There's no one outside of Spain who rules out Spain as a candidate to be among the best. Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Gavi (Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Paris St Germain), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedri Gonzalez (Barcelona), Koke Resurreccion (Atletico Madrid).

☆ Injured Dybala named in Argentina's 26-man World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Injured forward Paulo Dybala made the cut as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Friday his 26-man squad for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar, where Lionel Messi will lead the side. Dybala has not played for his club AS Roma since early October but has been named in the squad as Argentina hope he regains his fitness before their World Cup campaign begins on Nov. 22 against Group C opponents Saudi Arabia. Messi, 35, will be playing in his fifth World Cup and will be accompanied by fellow veterans Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi along with fresh faces who helped Argentina win the Copa America title last year. Dreams do come true, let's go Argentina," Paredes, who did not make the final cut for the 2018 World Cup, said on Instagram. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, one of Argentina's heroes at the Copa America last year, will also be making his World Cup debut this year.

☆ Croatia's Dalic mixes youth and experience in bid for World Cup success
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Croatia finished top of their Nations League group ahead of world champions France and Denmark, and the 2018 runners-up will be riding a wave of momentum heading into the tournament. "However, there are other national teams that have such ambitions, the most important is the first match with Morocco. "The team from Russia was second in the world, and when you look at where those players played, they were all top clubs. One player was from the Croatian league, and now there are seven or eight of them. Luck is that young players have older players alongside them to mature...

☆ La Liga: Real Madrid suffers first league defeat of the season against Rayo Vallecano
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Real Madrid missed out on the chance to return to the top of La Liga as a retaken penalty gave Rayo Vallecano a surprise 3-2 victory over Los Blancos. It was Real’s first defeat in the league this season and gives Barcelona a two-point lead at the top of La Liga after 13 games. Álvaro García celebrates Rayo's first goal against Real Madrid. Angel Martinez/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesThe result means Rayo now has one win and two draws against the top three teams in La Liga this season – Barcelona, Real, and Atlético Madrid. Barcelona, meanwhile, has a chance to extend its lead at the top of La Liga when it plays Osasuna on Tuesday.

☆ Racists should be banned from stadiums, Vinicius Jr says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr believes that fans found guilty of racist abuse should be banned for life from attending games. “If you hurt other people, you must pay,” Vinicius told Brazilian TV Globo on Sunday. If they like to watch soccer, so those Atletico Madrid fans should never be allowed to step foot in a stadium again. Local media also reported that monkey noises and chants of “Vinicius, die” were heard throughout the game. Real Madrid released a statement supporting their player and declaring they will take legal action against the pundit.

☆ Antoine Griezmann scores ‘Olimpico’ goal as Atlético Madrid beats Real Betis 2-1
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Antoine Griezmann scored twice, including directly from a corner, as Atlético Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-1 on Sunday to move up to third in Spain’s La Liga. The French international scored his second through the legs of Silva after neat interplay with Ángel Correa and substitute Matheus Cunha. It was a frustrating end to the game for the home side, which is now fifth in La Liga – three points behind Atlético and 11 behind leader Real Madrid. Lewandowski’s first-half effort, which came after a brilliant run from Dembélé, took the Polish striker to 12 goals in La Liga this season – five more than any other player. Barça is now three points behind Real Madrid, its only defeat in the league coming in El Clásico earlier this month.

☆ Griezmann scores twice as Atletico Madrid win at Real Betis
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Two second-half goals from Antoine Griezmann, one scored directly from a corner kick, gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run in LaLiga to five games. Substitute Victor Luiz saved Betis from conceding six minutes later, throwing himself in front of an Angel Correa bullet strike that cannoned off him for a corner. That was when Griezmann opened the scoring in the 54th minute, scoring directly from a perfectly placed corner kick past Rui Silva. Fifteen minutes later, substitute Matheus Cunha passed to Griezmann whose right-footed shot on goal went through Silva's legs and into the bottom right corner. Betis rallied to score with a Nabil Fekir free kick from the edge of the box into Jan Oblak's top left corner in the 84th minute.

☆ European game is not sustainable, says Super League backer
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Alexander Hübner | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MUNICH, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Bernd Reichart, CEO of the company backing a proposed Super League, said on Wednesday that European football is losing its leading role in world sport and that clubs are not maximising their potential under the current system. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus were amongst 12 clubs to announce a breakaway Super League in April 2021 but after a hostile reaction from across the game and from fans and governments alike the move promptly collapsed. One aspect of the initial Super League proposition which angered fans was that it was a closed competition for Europe's elite clubs, but Reichart said that was no longer the case. U.S. investment bank JP Morgan had been set to finance the Super League in 2021 but Reichart said it will now be "starting from scratch". Reichart has also written to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin seeking a meeting to discuss issues related to the Super League, according to a letter obtained by Reuters.

☆ Atlético Madrid midfielder's comeback from brain cancer and mother's paralysis
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

Atlético Madrid midfielder Virginia Torrecilla overcame brain cancer and her mother's tragic paralysis in a car accident to step back onto the pitch and now she has a message of positivity for everyone. Source: CNN

☆ Diego rămâne fidel: Antrenorul și-a prelungit contractul cu Atletico Madrid
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Campioana Spaniei, Atletico Madrid a început pregătirile pentru noul sezon cu o veste excelentă. Antrenorul Diego Simeone și-a prelungit contractul pe încă trei ani, alături de întregul său staff-tehnic.Anunțul a fost făcut pe site-ul oficial al clubului spaniol.Argentinianul a ajuns la Atletico Madrid în anul 2011 și timp de zece ani a cucerit opt trofee cu formația din capitala Spaniei.La sfârșitul sezonului trecut, trupa lui Simeone a câștigat al unsprezecelea titlu de campioană a Spaniei, după ce a încheiat campionatul cu 86 de puncte, la două în fața echipei de pe locul doi, Real Madrid.Tehnicianul de 51 de ani a cucerit alături de Atletico, de două ori trofeul Ligii Europei. De asemenea, cu antrenorul sud-american pe banca tehnică Atletico Madrid a ajuns de două ori în finala Ligii Campionilor, amble pierdute în fața rivale din capitala Spaniei, Real.

Persons: Diego Simeone, Simeone Organizations: Atletico Madrid, spaniol.Argentinianul, Real, Atletico, Europei, Ligii Campionilor Locations: Spaniei, american

☆ Lukas Podolski a semnat cu formația poloneză Gornik Zabrze
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-06 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Lukas Podolski, campion mondial cu naționala Germaniei, nu are de gând să agațe ghetele în cui. Atacantul a decis să joace și în țara sa de origine pe final de carieră. Ajuns la 36 de ani, Podolski s-a transferat la Górnik Zabrze din prima ligă a Poloniei.Astfel, el va evolua în al șaselea campionat din carieră. Podolski a mai fost legitimat și la gruparea japoneză Vissel Kobe.Fiu al unui celebru fotbalist polonez, Podolski a emigrat de mic cu familia în Germania. Atacantul brazilian a semnat pentru o perioadă de cinci ani.Jucătorul a venit la clubul madrilen liber de contract, după încheierea angajamentului său cu Fluminense.

Persons: Lukas Podolski, Podolski, Marcos Paulo Organizations: Bayern, A, Inter Milano, Premier League, Arsenal Londra, Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid Locations: Germaniei, Zabrze, Bundesliga, Bayern Munchen, Koln, Turcia, Antalyaspor, polonez, Germania, Poloniei, Europa

☆ Ünder va juca în Franța. Olympique Marseille l-a împrumutat pe fotbalistul turc de la AS Roma
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-05 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Fotbalistul turc a jucat 88 de meciuri la AS Roma, în care a marcat 17 goluri și a dat 12 assist-uri. Cengiz Ünder a disputat 32 de partide la naționala Turciei, pentru care a înscris 9 goluri. Portarul Marko Dmitrovic, care a fost legitimat la Eibar, a venit liber de contract și a semnat pe patru sezoane cu andaluzii. Dmitrovic a jucat 131 de meciuri la Eibar și chiar a înscris un gol într-o partidă de campionat, cu Atletico Madrid. Lusitanul a jucat 42 de meciuri pentru catalani în sezonul trecut și a marcat trei goluri.

Persons: Cengiz, Marko Dmitrovic, Dmitrovic, Lusitanul Organizations: Olympique Marseille, AS Roma, Leicester City, FC Sevilla, Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona, Wolverhampton Wanderers Locations: Istanbul Bașakșehir, Turciei, Eibar, Serbiei, Spania, Anglia, Wolverhampton

☆ Luis Enrique, apel la poliţie după ce Morata a fost ameninţat cu moartea!
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-28 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesLuis Enrique, apel la poliţie după ce Morata a fost ameninţat cu moartea! Criticat pentru nereuşitele sale în faţa porţii în faza grupelor Euro-2020, atacantul spaniol Alvaro Morata a fost ţinta ameninţărilor, în special pe reţelele de socializare. Luis Enrique a declarat, duminică, într-o conferinţă de presă, că insultele şi ameninţările primite de Alvaro Morata după primele două meciuri ale Spaniei la Euro-2020 ar trebui să fie puse "în mâinile poliţiei". "Insultarea cuiva şi ameninţarea lui cu moartea şi chiar a membrilor familiei sale şi a copiilor săi este o infracţiune, o infracţiune gravă", a spus Enrique. Nu pot să cred că oamenii pot face comentarii atât de jignitoare pe reţelele sociale", a afirmat Koke, fost coechipier al lui Morata la Atletico Madrid.

Persons: Enrique, Alvaro Morata, Luis Enrique Organizations: Euro, Atletico Madrid Locations: Spaniei, Atletico

☆ Salariu gigantic pentru Antonio Conte la Tottenham! Italianul intră în topul celor mai bine plătiți antrenori
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-04 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesSalariu gigantic pentru Antonio Conte la Tottenham! Antonio Conte, cu cele aproximativ 20 de milioane de euro, ar urca pe locul 3 în această ierarhie. Conte a mai antrenat în Anglia, la Chelsea, în perioada 2016-2018, când a câștigat titlul și Cupa. În acest sezon, Antonio Conte a ajutat-o pe Inter Milano să câștige al nouăsprezecelea titlu din Serie A, cu patru meciuri înainte de finalul sezonului. Potrivit Gazzetta dello Sport, alături de Antonio Conte, la Tottenham, ar putea ajunge și Fabio Paratici, fostul director sportiv al celor de la Juventus.

Persons: Antonio Conte, Tottenham, Italianul, Jose Mourinho, Ryan Mason, Diego Simeone, Pep Guardiola, Conte, Spurs, Mauricio, Paris Saint Germain, Simone Inzaghi, Fabio Paratici Organizations: Inter Milano, A, Conte, Atletico Madrid, Argentinianul, City, Chelsea, Premier League, Europa Conference League, Tottenham, Juventus Locations: Stampa, Europa, Anglia, Paris Saint, Lazio

☆ Carlo Ancelotti este noul antrenor al echipei Real Madrid
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-01 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

"Real Madrid CF anunţă că tehnicianul Carlo Ancelotti va fi antrenorul primei echipe a clubului pentru următoarele trei sezoane. Ceremonia semnării contractului va avea loc, miercuri, cu preşedintele clubului, Florentino Perez, la Real Madrid City, după care Ancelotti se va adresa presei de la ora 19.00, într-o conferinţă de presă online", a precizat clubul din capitala Spaniei. Italianul a mai antrenat echipa din capitala Spaniei, între 2013 şi 2015, când i-a succedat lui Jose Mourinho. Sub conducerea lui Ancelotti, Real a câştigat a zecea oară Liga Campionilor (după o finală cu Atletico Madrid), Cupa Spaniei (într-o finală cu FC Barcelona), Supercupa Europei (în faţa FC Sevilla) şi Cupa Mondială a cluburilor. Clubul Real Madrid a oficializat marți revenirea pe banca tehnică a echipei a antrenorului Carlo Ancelotti (61 ani), care a mai antrenat echipa de pe "Santiago Bernabeu" în perioada iulie 2013 - mai 2015.

Persons: Carlo Ancelotti, Perez, Italianul, Jose Mourinho Organizations: Real Madrid CF anunţă, Real Madrid City, Real, Liga Campionilor, Atletico Madrid, Cupa, FC Barcelona, FC Sevilla, Cupa Mondială, Real Madrid Locations: Spaniei, Cupa Spaniei, Europei

☆ Sergio Aguero a fost prezentat oficial la FC Barcelona
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-01 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Fotbalistul argentinian a făcut controlul medical de rutină, a semnat contractul și a făcut primii pași pe terenul stadionului Camp Nou în calitate de jucător al clubului catalan. "Kun" a venit liber de contract de la Manchester City, unde în 10 ani a jucat 390 de meciuri și a marcat 260 de goluri. Cu gruparea engleză, Aguero a obținut 15 trofee, dintre care 5 titluri în Premier League.Anterior, argentinianul a mai evoluat în La Liga. Între 2006 și 2011, el a fost legitimat la Atletico Madrid, în tricoul căruia a câștigat Liga Europei și Supercupa Europei. Aguero a înscris 100 de goluri în 230 de partide pentru "Los Colchoneros".

Persons: Barça, Leo Messi, Kun, Aguero Organizations: Nou, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, Premier, Liga, Atletico Madrid, Liga Europei, Europei Locations: catalan, Premier League.Anterior

☆ Final de telenovelă: Carlo Ancelotti revine la Real Madrid! Italianul va semna un contract pe trei ani
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-01 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesFinal de telenovelă: Carlo Ancelotti revine la Real Madrid! Italianul va semna un contract pe trei aniAntrenorul italian Carlo Ancelotti va prelua conducerea tehnică a echipei Real Madrid, potrivit cotidianului Marca, apropiat de gruparea madrilenă. Real Madrid a mai testat pistele Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino şi Raul, dar a optat în cele din urmă pentru experienţa lui ”Carletto”. Reputatul tehnician italian va parafa o înţelegere pe trei ani, anunţă jurnaliştii spanioli. La Real, Ancelotti îi va lua locul francezului Zinedine Zidane, care a părăsit clubul după un sezon în care Real Madrid nu a obţinut niciun trofeu.

Persons: Carlo Ancelotti, Mauricio, Raul, anunţă, Italianul, Jose Mourinho, Zinedine Zidane Organizations: Real Madrid !, Real Madrid, Everton, spanioli, Real, Liga Campionilor, Atletico Madrid, Cupa, FC Barcelona, FC Sevilla, Cupa Mondială, Bayern Munchen, Premier League, Juventus, Chelsea Locations: Spaniei, Cupa Spaniei, Europei, Napoli, Ancelotti, Reggiana, Parma, Milan, PSG

☆ Sergio Aguero a devenit oficial jucătorul echipei FC Barcelona
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-31 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Sergio Aguero a devenit oficial jucătorul echipei FC Barcelona. Atacantul argentinian, care va împlini curând 33 de ani, a făcut vizita medicală și a semnat un contract pe două sezoane cu gruparea "blau-grana". "Kun" a venit liber de contract de la Manchester City, club la care a evoluat timp de 10 ani. Cu gruparea engleză, Aguero a cucerit 15 trofee, dintre care 5 titluri în Premier League. Între 2006 și 2011, el a fost legitimat la Atletico Madrid, în tricoul căruia a câștigat Liga Europei și Supercupa Europei.

Persons: Sergio Aguero, blau, Barça, Kun, El, Aguero Organizations: FC Barcelona, spaniolă, Manchester City, Premier League ., Liga, Atletico Madrid, Liga Europei, Europei Locations: Capitala Spaniei

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