Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed suggestions he had considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro criticism did not worry him. Ronaldo led Portugal in the Euro 2024 championship, where his country was knocked out in the quarterfinals following a...
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Despite the best efforts and confidence of the French authorities, the River Seine has not responded as expected and remains polluted, forcing the Triathlon to be postponed until tomorrow, provided the water quality improves. What everyone hoped would not happen has in fact happened, despite months...
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A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world's greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza. Braving torrential rain, some 300,000 people lined the river banks to cheer on the armada carrying...
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On the water, perched on rooftops and operating AI-augmented cameras, French security forces have mounted a colossal operation to prevent an incident ruining the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the river Seine on Friday evening. The figures tell only part of the story of the efforts made...
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paris — A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France's capital would be " the safest place in the world " when the Games open this Friday. Tony Estanguet's confident forecast looks less far-fetched now with squadrons of police patrolling Paris' streets, fighter jets and...
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