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Aloysius Yapp (left) and Toh Lian Han will next face Spain's Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and David Alcaide in the finals.
Sports

Singapore's Yapp, Toh in pool World Cup final

Singaporean free-diver Michelle Ooi breaks national records to become the deepest female in South-east Asia.
Sports

Michelle Ooi goes 72m deep to set freediving record

Semi-automated VAR uses automated ball detection and creates three-dimensional models of a player's position instantly.
Football

Fifa confident about semi-automated VAR for World Cup

Singapore referee Muhammad Taqi has been selected by Fifa to officiate at the 2022 World Cup.
Football

Singapore's Muhammad Taqi to be World Cup video referee

    Brazil coach Tite arrives for the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
    Football

    Brazil favourites to win Qatar World Cup

    The US' Christian Pulisic in action against Costa Rica's Keylor Navas during a World Cup qualifier match on March 31, 2022.
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    Football: US clinch World Cup place despite loss

    Arsene Wenger
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    Arsene Wenger calls for biennial World Cups

    Former Manchester United star Nobby Stiles was part of the England side who won the 1966 World Cup.
    Football

    Stiles’ brain injury caused by heading ball: doctor

    Holland defender Nathan Ake (in blue) challenging Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo for the ball.
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    Holland hand Portugal a 3-0 trouncing

    Thomas Mueller (right) shaking hands with Germany coach Joachim Loew after coming off in the 1-1 draw with Spain last week.
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    Mueller, Oezil, Can to miss Brazil friendly

    Brazil's Philippe Coutinho (right) celebrating with Dani Alves after scoring.
    Football

    Easy for Brazil despite playing without Neymar

    A video-assisted refereeing (VAR) system is seen on pitch-side before an English FA Cup third-round match between Brighton and Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium in January.
    Football

    VAR set to be used at World Cup

    Mourinho: England can win World Cup
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    Mourinho: England can win the World Cup

    Peru coach goes to World Cup, 32 years after missing it as player
    Football

    Peru coach goes to World Cup, 32 years after missing it