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Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina attracts large local audience

Geneva, July 13 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland attracted 830,000 television viewers and garnered around 690,000 views on online platforms, according to data released by Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on Monday.
The largest broadcaster in German-speaking Switzerland said the television audience represented
a market share of 93.6 percent, despite the match being broadcast live at 3 a.m. on July 12.
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FC Barcelona & Paris Saint-Germain confirm Ferran Torres' move

15 Aug 2026 | 10:15 PM

Madrid, Aug 15 (UNI) FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday finally confirmed the transfer of Spain international striker Ferran Torres to the French club.
Torres leaves the Camp Nou after four and a half seasons in which he made 207 appearances for the reigning La Liga champions, scoring 65 goals and providing 22 assists.

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Hockey Karnataka, Bihar & Mizoram register wins in Junior Women National Championship

15 Aug 2026 | 9:38 PM

Pune, Aug 15 (UNI) The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 witnessed another day of exciting action across Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C’ here on Sunday.

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World Snooker China Open: Thailand's Saengkham advances to final after defeating China's Zhou Yuelong

15 Aug 2026 | 9:26 PM

Taiyuan, Aug 15 (UNI) Thailand's dark horse Noppon Saengkham continued his impressive run at the 2026 World Snooker Tour China Open as he defeated China's Zhou Yuelong to reach the final here on Saturday.
In the afternoon session, Zhou fell 2-0 behind before capitalizing on an attacking error by Saengkham in the third frame to pull one back.

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India begins World Cup Hockey campaign on winning note with 3-1 win over Wales

15 Aug 2026 | 9:18 PM

Amstelveen, Netherlands, Aug 15 (UNI) At a time when India is celebrating 80th Independence day celebrations, the Men's Hockey Men’s team made a patriotic and confident start to its World Cup campaign, with a 3-1 win--thanks to skipper Harmanpreet Singh's brace--over Wales in their opening Pool D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Italy striker Immobile retires at age 36

15 Aug 2026 | 7:06 PM

Rome, Aug 15 (UNI) Former Italy international Ciro Immobile has announced his retirement .

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