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Australian gov’t cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa for second time
Australia cancels Djokovic's visa for a second time, saying the unvaccinated tennis player may pose a risk to community.
Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms
Delayed draw for the tournament includes top-ranked men's player who could still have his visa cancelled again.
AFCON: Mali beats Tunisia as referee ends game prematurely twice
Janny Sikazwe, who officiated at the 2018 World Cup, blew for the final whistle on minute 85 and then on 89.
AFCON: Underdogs Sierra Leone hold reigning champions Algeria
Algeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with an underwhelming 0-0 against Sierra Leona in Douala.
Explainer: Why Australia faces a tough call on Novak Djokovic
Australia is to make decision over tennis star Djokovic’s medical exemption from COVID vaccination and his visa status.
Judge reinstates Djokovic’s visa, orders release from detention
Djokovic wins appeal against decision to refuse him a visa ahead of the Australian Open.
Three Iranian clubs barred from Asian Champions League
From the former government to US sanctions, authorities have tried to shift the blame.
Novak Djokovic thanks fans for support amid Australian visa row
The men's tennis global star is challenging Australian visa cancellation over COVID vaccination dispute.
Djokovic row highlights plight of asylum seekers in Australia
Outside Djokovic 'hotel', Serbian supporters rub shoulders with refugee advocates.
Profile: Novak Djokovic, tennis court warrior dividing opinion
Djokovic's staggering achievements on court have often been overshadowed by a series of blunders and missteps off it.
Explainer: Why Novak Djokovic was not let into Australia
Top-ranked men's tennis player had visa cancelled after arriving in Melbourne for the Australian Open.
‘Rules are rules’: Australia denies entry to Novak Djokovic
Authorities say tennis champ 'failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet entry requirements' amid COVID pandemic.
Djokovic lands in Australia but held up by visa issue
PM says if reasons for tennis champion's exemption are 'insufficient' then the Serb will be 'on the next plane home'.
Football-loving Cameroon counts down to first AFCON in 50 years
Days before the tournament kickoff, excitement reaches fever pitch despite coronavirus and security concerns.
More COVID disruptions for teams ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Positive cases, travel plans postponed and cancellations of warm-up games just four days before tournament kicks off.
Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open
Serbian tennis player announces he will compete in Melbourne after receiving exemption for COVID-19 vaccination.
Lionel Messi, three others at PSG test COVID positive
Defender Juan Bernat, keeper Sergio Rico and midfielder Nathan Bitumazala also returned positive tests.
Senegal accuse Watford of blocking Sarr’s AFCON participation
Senegalese football federation says it will resort to FIFA if the Premier League club refuses to release the player.
Controversy over Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue in India’s Goa
Residents object to a footballer from Portugal, that once colonised Goa, being honoured instead of a player from India.