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Bianca Trușcheci, an unaffiliated Romanian athlete from Mehedinți, defies the odds. Training alone on hills and communal tracks, she claimed gold in Albania. Her story proves passion beats bureaucracy in the crumbling state of Romanian athletics.
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Serbian tourists report significantly faster crossings at the Evzoni border crossing into Greece. Bus groups are clearing the checkpoint in roughly 30 minutes despite the new EES system, with midday and nighttime slots offering the smoothest passage for holidaymakers.
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Four-time Olympic champion Pyrros Dimas officially becomes the World Weightlifting Federation Ambassador. The Greek legend, a member of the IWF Executive Board, aims to promote the sport globally and strengthen its Olympic status.
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FIFA introduces strict new rules for the World Cup to stop time-wasting. Five-second throws, mandatory injury timeouts, VAR checks on corners, and red cards for masking mouths during altercations.
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Gigi Becali walked out on the Romania vs Georgia friendly, calling it a waste of time. Meanwhile, new coach Gică Hagi praised the team’s character after Louis Munteanu’s header secured a 1-1 draw in Tbilisi.
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FCSB captain Darius Olaru is set to leave for the Middle East. Gigi Becali is ready to accept a four-million-euro offer, reinvesting the funds into new transfers while Olaru moves on to pursue his career goals.
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Young Serbian tennis sensation Anastasija Cvetković from Niš storms into the Roland Garros junior quarterfinals. She dismantled 11th-seeded Spanish rival Paola Pinera Selorio 7-5, 6-0 in just 90 minutes, signaling her arrival as a global force to be reckoned with on the clay courts of Paris.
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Bare-knuckle champion Marko Martinjak headbutted Tomislav Mrkonjić in a Zagreb final, triggering disqualification, arrest, and title revocation. MMA trainer Goran Babić Hambi launched a brutal verbal attack, while Martinjak issued a public apology for his loss of control.
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The Basketball Federation of Serbia issued a statement confirming Nikola Topić’s commitment to the national team. Officials state his participation in the upcoming July qualifiers depends entirely on medical clearance following his recent health issues.
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Beşiktaş accelerates talks with Vincenzo Italiano after Sergen Yalçın's exit. The Italian coach showed positive interest, while Raffaele Palladino declined. Discussions cover squad rotation and transfer plans for the Istanbul club.
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Ivan Strinić reveals heart issues ended his career after the 2018 World Cup final. He praises Dalić, defends Vedran Ćorluka, and compares his retirement to Zidane’s in a candid podcast interview.
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Greek volleyball mourns Eleni Zetu, a legendary player, coach, and academic who passed away at 70. Her legacy spans Aris, the National Team, and decades of coaching and teaching.
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The NBA Finals begin as the San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks. Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson lead their teams in a historic series that could end a 53-year title drought for New York.
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Ismael Bennacer returns to AC Milan from Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatian club will not exercise the €10 million buyout clause. The Algerian midfielder leaves after an injury-plagued loan spell and a snub from his national team selection.
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Dinamo received a poor financial rating from the Romanian Football Federation. Club officials dismissed concerns, citing recent restructuring and owner investment as positive signs for the future.
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Manchester City breaks the all-time record with 19 players selected for the 2026 World Cup. Pep Guardiola's squad now represents 12 different nations, surpassing Bayern Munich's previous high of 18 players.
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Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia, joining Tony Popovic's World Cup 2026 squad. The Sassuolo star lands in Group D alongside USA, Paraguay, and Turkey in the expanded tournament.
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Duško Todorović signs new UFC deal, faces Robert Valentin at historic Belgrade event. The Serbian star reflects on his journey, dismisses trash talk, and promises thunderous entertainment for the home crowd on August 1.
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Ronald Koeman's Netherlands enter Group F as 2026 World Cup favorites, boasting a stellar squad and a proud history of three finals appearances.
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Rumors linking Serbian star Aleksa Avramović to Partizan are false. His lucrative Dubai contract and high release clause make a return to Belgrade financially impossible for the club this summer.