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Tom Curry, the England rugby star, faced a career-threatening hip injury diagnosed as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. After a six-hour surgery and extensive rehabilitation, he returned to the field, overcoming significant emotional and physical challenges. His story highlights resilience in sports recovery.
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England has unveiled its squad for the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, featuring 11 players from last year's semi-final team. Head coach Jon Lewis expresses confidence despite the tournament's venue change from Bangladesh due to safety concerns. The squad includes notable young talents and a strong spin attack.
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China's men's football team suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat to Japan in a World Cup qualifier on September 5, 2024, marking their worst loss in qualifying history. This was followed by a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about the team's future and President Xi Jinping's ambitions for football in China.
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A two-year investigation has revealed widespread match-fixing in Chinese football, implicating 120 matches and 41 clubs. Key players, including former internationals Jin Jingdao and Son Jun-ho, received lifetime bans. The crackdown highlights ongoing corruption issues in the sport, which has struggled to improve despite government efforts.