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"Numbers are the foundation of war. Everything starts there. Anyone who ignores this cannot play this game. They will be followers rather than leaders," Brovdi told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Micah Richards: How teams deal with the humidity is going to play a big part at this tournament, so the South American teams will be strong.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"I think sooner or later the Chinese team will play in the World Cup again."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
"Other countries get to watch their own teams play, while we'll watch our referee issue cards," another declared.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I think I have always had a strong sense of justice, of fair play, of what is right and what is wrong.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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