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PHOTO COLLECTION: Panama Protest Against Social Security Reforms

PHOTO COLLECTION: Panama Protest Against Social Security Reforms

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup

FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup , announcing a top-tier commercial deal with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, which holds majority ownership of one of the 32 teams playing.
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Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup

Sergiño Dest to miss CONCACAF Gold Cup, further weakening US in last tournament before World Cup

CHICAGO (AP) — Sergiño Dest was dropped from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup over fitness concerns, leaving the Americans heading to the tournament with just four players who started in the team's final match of the 2022 World Cup.
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Man United wants striker Mbeumo as Amorim looks to add to Cunha transfer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has made a move for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday.
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Liverpool rejects Barcelona approach for Luis Diaz, AP source says

Liverpool rejects Barcelona approach for Luis Diaz, AP source says

Liverpool has rejected an approach from Barcelona for forward Luis Diaz, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information has not been made public.
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Moise Kean adds to Italy's woes as he withdraws from World Cup qualifiers with injury

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy was hit by a new injury blow when forward Moise Kean withdrew from the squad on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova.
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Martin hired as Rangers manager and handed a big task: Regain the Scottish title from Celtic

Martin hired as Rangers manager and handed a big task: Regain the Scottish title from Celtic

Six months after being fired by Southampton , Russell Martin crossed the border to take over as manager of Scottish giant Rangers on Thursday, tasked with regaining the league title from fierce Glasgow rival Celtic .
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Simone Inzaghi signs to coach Saudi club Al-Hilal after leaving Inter Milan

Simone Inzaghi signs to coach Saudi club Al-Hilal after leaving Inter Milan

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Simone Inzaghi took over as head coach of Al-Hilal on Wednesday, a day after leaving Inter Milan and two weeks before the Saudi Arabian club's first game at the Club World Cup.
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Ronaldo leads Portugal to Nations League final with its first win over Germany in 25 years

Ronaldo leads Portugal to Nations League final with its first win over Germany in 25 years

MUNICH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has led Portugal to its first win over Germany in 25 years.
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More changes at Man United as Dave Brailsford scales back role with the troubled club

More changes at Man United as Dave Brailsford scales back role with the troubled club

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United's soccer operations are undergoing yet more change with one of its key figures Dave Brailsford scaling back his role with the troubled club, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
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