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The article discusses the increasing influence of referees in Serie A football, overshadowing the teams themselves.

A letter to the editor discusses the importance of addressing rule violations in curling, particularly by Canadian teams during the Winter Olympics.

The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) announced it will take over the financial burden of transportation, accommodation, and food for youth teams starting in 2026 to help alleviate costs for clubs.

The article discusses the challenges that IT teams face in cybersecurity, particularly the loss of valuable time to repetitive tasks and notifications.

All six Premier League teams have advanced to the last-16 stage of the Champions League, with Liverpool and Arsenal aware of their potential opponents ahead of the draw.

Norwegian football teams are having significant success over Italian clubs, raising questions about the state of Italian football.

Deportivo Riestra faces Huracán in the Apertura Tournament on Saturday, with both teams in contrasting positions in the league.

Harry Brook, the captain of England's ODI and T20 teams, expressed his views on the controversy surrounding The Hundred 2026, stating it would be a shame if Pakistani players were overlooked in this year's auction.

The Estonian ski jumping duo of Kristjan Ilves and Ruubert Teder compete in the team sprint event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing in 10th place among 14 teams.

The article discusses the Estonian team's participation in the sprint relay event at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, detailing the qualification process and the teams competing.

The official sticker collection for the 2026 World Cup produced by Panini will feature the largest volume in World Cup history, reflecting the tournament's expansion to 48 national teams.

Mark Cuban advocates for the NBA to accept tanking as a strategy for teams seeking future advantages, despite the league's efforts to penalize this practice.

Hajduk triumphed over Osijek 2-0 in their recent match, with comments from coaches Garcia and Sopić discussing the challenges their teams faced during the week.

Canadian curling teams are disputing a recent arbitration ruling regarding a double touch incident, calling it absurd.

The article discusses Slovakia's impact on the hockey tournament, highlighting its success and the provocations it has posed to other teams.

The weather forecast suggests a likelihood of rain disrupting the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Sri Lanka.

After a strong fire at the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil, emergency teams continue to battle active hot spots while addressing structural collapse risks.

Wrexham director Shaun Harvey has expressed opposition to plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four teams to six, calling it detrimental to an already congested schedule.

Platense is set to face Independiente in a crucial match for the fourth date of the Apertura Tournament, with both teams having much to prove.

The article provides details about the Super Bowl 2026, including the time it starts in the UK, the teams playing, and how to watch the game for free.

The luxury brand Moncler is opting to sponsor Brazilian athletes instead of traditional winter sports teams as it seeks to reposition its identity in high-performance environments for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan.

The Finnish women's ice hockey team faced a humiliating 5-0 loss against the USA, highlighting the persistent dominance of North American teams in the sport.

Aldosivi and Rosario Central face off in Mar del Plata for the fourth date of the Apertura Tournament 2026, amid both teams seeking better performances this season.

Swedish culture reporter David Hellström criticizes the new Olympic collection designed by Uniqlo for the Swedish teams, arguing that it fails to showcase Scandinavian design.

The new hockey-themed fantasy manager game Lätkämanager has gained popularity with over 10,000 teams participating, as it prepares to launch its first tournament with teams from Finland and Slovakia.

Croatian singer Kekin has released a fan song aimed at teams that finish in the middle ranks and commented on the atmosphere within sports teams during breaks and timeouts.

A recent poll finds that the average Brit has four true loves, which include partners, children, pets, and even football teams.

Dagur Sigurðsson, the coach of the Croatian handball team, expressed his satisfaction after winning the bronze medal, emphasizing it as a significant achievement for Croatia considering the quality of teams in the championship and the challenges faced during the tournament.

As temperatures drop into the double digits following heavy snowfall, municipal maintenance teams in Lithuania are actively clearing sidewalks, streets, and apartment courtyards to ensure there is space for more snow to be removed before the next snowfall.

The U.S. State Department has announced it will halt visa issuance for citizens from 75 countries, including key football teams like Brazil and Nigeria, five months before the 2026 World Cup starts.

FIFA announced it received over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams and take place across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Security expert Nico Lange questions the usefulness of European exploration teams in the Arctic, suggesting that the current Greenland strategy will hardly calm discussions with the USA.

A house in Sheikh Radwan, Gaza, which was previously shelled by Israeli forces, has collapsed, prompting civil defense teams to demolish it to protect nearby homes amid the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on the local infrastructure.

FIFA announced it received over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a one-month application period from December 11 to January 13, reflecting unprecedented global demand for the first tournament featuring 48 teams across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Croatia, the reigning world runner-up, aims for success at the European Handball Championship hosted by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from January 15 to February 1, facing teams like Georgia and the Netherlands in their group.

Microsoft Teams is rolling out an update that will disclose users' exact locations to their managers, making it harder to take unreported time off.

Ottavio Bianchi believes that while Inter and Napoli are the strongest teams, their upcoming match won't be decisive for the scudetto.

The article discusses the unpredictable nature of the current football season, highlighting Inter's strength led by Lautaro and Thuram while contrasting it with the struggles of other teams, including Napoli.

Satispay, a fintech company, is entering the fund sector in partnership with Invesco, aiming to challenge traditional banks as it expands its financial services.

The quarter-final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are set to begin, and the outcomes are highly unpredictable as both historically strong teams and those aiming to establish new football legacies battle it out under high pressure and tactical scrutiny.

Bulgarian forward Sasha Vezenkov discusses the psychological impact of the derby match on winning and losing teams, along with mentions of his own team's performance and a teammate.

As AFCON approaches the knockout stage, Morocco celebrated the New Year with festivities reflecting the excitement of the tournament, with several teams making it to the Round of 16.

The January transfer window for 2026 has opened, with teams in the UK and worldwide actively making new signings as the season progresses.

Indonesian rescue teams have recovered a body in the waters near the site of a recent shipwreck, confirming it belongs to one of the missing children from a Spanish family.

Formula 1 is entering a new era with new regulations as it moves away from the 'ground effect' design of cars.

A tense six-hour search took place for an 11-year-old boy who went missing in Baranja, involving around 200 people and various rescue teams.