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Egypt has launched fiery accusations against Argentina following a controversial World Cup defeat, alleging violent fan behavior and biased refereeing. Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the World Cup final halftime show. British wild card Arthur Fery's fairytale Wimbledon run continues as he reaches the semifinals. The IOC has eased the path toward Russia's return to the Olympics, though individual sporting bodies maintain their own bans.

Egypt accuses Argentina of fan violence and biased refereeing after World Cup loss

Egypt accuses Argentina of fan violence and biased refereeing after World Cup lossEgypt has leveled serious accusations against Argentina following a controversial World Cup defeat, alleging racist and violent behavior from Argentine fans. The Egyptian coach has publicly criticized the match officials for what he describes as 'unfair' treatment. Reports also detail accusations of violence and racism from Cape Verde supporters. The fallout has sparked heated debate across international media.

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Explained: Egypt’s fiery accusations after controversial World Cup defeat (CNN)
Argentina fans accused of violence, racism by Egypt, Cape Verde supporters (Al Jazeera)
Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match (Al Jazeera)
Egypt coach seethes at 'unfair' treatment from match officials (China Daily)

Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final halftime show

Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final halftime showJustin Bieber has been confirmed as part of a star-studded lineup for the World Cup final halftime show, joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Sky Sports and Al Jazeera report the event as one of the most anticipated performances in World Cup history. The show is expected to draw a global audience of billions.

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Justin Bieber part of World Cup final half-time show as superstars revealed... (Sky Sports)
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS in World Cup final halftime show (Al Jazeera)
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS (Arab News)

British wild card Fery continues fairytale Wimbledon run into semifinals

British wild card Fery continues fairytale Wimbledon run into semifinalsBritish wild card Arthur Fery's remarkable Wimbledon campaign has reached the semifinals, where he will face Alexander Zverev. Fery's run has captivated the tennis world, with AP News calling it a 'ferytale' after he met the queen. The unseeded player has become the story of the tournament, with his semifinal clash against Zverev drawing significant attention.

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‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen (AP News)
Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived (BBC)
Wildcard Fery faces Zverev in Wimbledon semis, as Kostyuk meets Noskova (Al Jazeera)
WimbledonZverev’s serve blitzes Fritz to set up semi-final clash with Fery (The Guardian)

Fery defeats Cobolli to reach Wimbledon semifinal against Zverev

Fery defeats Cobolli to reach Wimbledon semifinal against ZverevArthur Fery has continued his dream run at Wimbledon, defeating Flavio Cobolli to secure a place in the semifinals. The Guardian praises his 'intangibles' and the momentum driving his historic run. Fery now faces Alexander Zverev, who advanced after blitzing Taylor Fritz with his powerful serve.

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WimbledonFery sails past Cobolli to reach fairytale semi-final (The Guardian)
Andy BullFery harnesses power of intangibles in historic Wimbledon run (The Guardian)
Arthur Fery sails past Flavio Cobolli and storms into fairytale Wimbledon semi (The Guardian)

IOC eases restrictions on Russia's Olympic return ahead of LA Games

IOC eases restrictions on Russia's Olympic return ahead of LA GamesThe International Olympic Committee has taken steps to ease the path for Russian athletes to return to the Olympics, stating that athletes should not be punished for the 'actions of their governments'. The Kremlin has hailed the decision as an 'important step'. However, individual sporting bodies, including World Athletics, maintain their own bans and are not bound by the IOC's decision.

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IOC eases path towards Russia return at LA Games, but World Athletics ban remainsIOC president says athletes should not be punished for “actions of their governments”, but decision isn’t binding on governing bodies. (SCMP)
The International Olympic Committee’s decision is not binding on other sporting governing bodies. Photo: Getty Images (SCMP)
Kremlin hails ‘important step’ as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia (Arab News)