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26 Jan 2026

Senegal win AFCON final amid VAR row and walkouts

Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in the AFCON 2025 final on January 18, 2026, after a late VAR penalty decision and a player walkout. The match and post-game events led to wider controversy about refereeing and hosting.

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2 Jul 2025

Uzbekistan reaches 2026 World Cup for first time since 1991

On June 5 Uzbekistan qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a draw with the UAE. The success follows recent youth-team wins and reforms in football that began in 2019; the president later honoured the team on June 10.

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25 May 2025

Football: More Than Just a Game

Football connects culture, memory, and identity. In countries like Portugal and Iran, it plays a key role in societal and political dynamics.

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23 Mar 2025

Haris Pardede: from newspapers to football videos

Haris Kristanto Pardede moved from print journalism to online video and hosts the Bung Harpa YouTube channel. He reports from match fields, covered the national team at the Asian Cup, and argues for more on-site football reporting.

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