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Because the countries had no official diplomatic ties, it took months of negotiations to arrange that game, and the Iranians required special fingerprinting and security exemptions at the airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

"It took 10 people over a week just to find this one tiny 10-millimeter adult," said Luisa "Fernanda" Vasquez-Valverde M.S.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

While the game was in Texas, New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to watch and celebrate the milestone moment for the team, its fans and the entire city.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

In total, he took home a tidy five-figure return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Then he took the helmet off and smelled it.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios