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Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence
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Sweden heads to the polls in close election race
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France tries 14 over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster
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Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors
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Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'
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Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after three-day halt
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Zverev romps into quarter-finals as Darderi downed
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Canada's counter-tariffs take effect on various US goods
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Kauai on tornado watch as Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaiian islands
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China's trade booms as focus turns to expected Trump-Xi summit
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Pakistan roll the dice in search of consolation win over England
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Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?
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Yen extends gains as traders eye rate hike, tech rallies again
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Russia pummels Kyiv after three-day halt
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'The ber months': Christmas arrives early in the Philippines
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Mongolians wait hours for fuel as reliance on Russia bites
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N. Korea calls Russia bridge a sign of tighter ties
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Blockx first Belgian man to reach US Open quarter-finals
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US sanctions threaten to crush Iranian students' dreams
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Praying for rain as fires, haze plague Indonesian Borneo
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Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals
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Rybakina tops Osaka, sets US Open quarter-final clash with Zheng
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Osaka seeks answers to nagging achilles injury after US Open exit
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Panama Canal considering more cuts in transits due to El Nino
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Flight data recorders recovered from Amazon cargo plane crash
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Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season jaded
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Super Bowl rematch kicks off NFL season as league expands global reach
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Hurricane warning issued for westernmost Hawaiian islands
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Alcaraz faces Shelton in blockbuster US Open quarter-final
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UK PM denounces 'politics of poison' after anti-migrant protests
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Trump threatens sales in US of Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier
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Comeback queen Zheng strikes again for US Open quarter-final berth
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Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
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Third absence for injured Hadjar as Lawson fills in again in Spain
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Willemse replaces Kolbe for Springboks' All Blacks series decider
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Far-right victory in Germany draws protesters in Berlin
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Zheng shocks Swiatek in another incredible US Open comeback
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CapTLX Launches Institutional Gateway to U.S. Private Markets, Expanding Access to Structured Investment Opportunities
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Andreeva survives in three sets against Potapova
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Africa's richest man eyes continent's largest IPO
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Alleged killers of Australian, US surfers go on trial in Mexico
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Macron, SKorea leader warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
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King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens'
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'Impressive' Alcaraz has Shelton in sights in US Open quarter-final
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Bowling coach Noffke says Pakistan's off-field issues are nothing new
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Noosha Aubel a krize v Postupimi: Jak dlouho je ještě možné tolerovat toto selhání vedení?
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Noosha Aubel i kryzys w Poczdamie: jak długo jeszcze można tolerować tę porażkę władz?
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ヌーシャ・オーベルとポツダムの危機:この指導力の欠如は、いつまで容認され続けるのか?
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Η Noosha Aubel και η κρίση του Πότσνταμ: Για πόσο ακόμα είναι ανεκτή αυτή η διαχειριστική αποτυχία;
Messi's PSG reunion, Real Madrid face Juventus in Club World Cup last 16
From Inter Miami's Lionel Messi facing former side Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid meeting Juventus and Chelsea taking on Benfica, AFP Sport looks ahead to the Club World Cup last 16.
Palmeiras v Botafogo
Saturday, June 28, in Philadelphia (1600 GMT)
All four Brazilian representatives reached the last 16 and at least one will be in the quarter-finals, as Palmeiras and Botafogo face each other. Botafogo are the reigning Brazilian and South American champions and beat European champions PSG on the way to qualifying from their group at Atletico Madrid's expense.
Sao Paulo side Palmeiras -- featuring Brazil prodigy and future Chelsea winger Estevao Willian -- won their group and are above Botafogo in the Brazilian league. However, Botafogo are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Palmeiras, including the two legs of a Copa Libertadores last-16 tie last year.
Benfica v Chelsea
Saturday, June 28, in Charlotte (2000 GMT)
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea finished second in their group but avoided a strong Bayern Munich side by doing so, pitting them against Benfica. The Portuguese powerhouses, who boast veteran playmaker Angel Di Maria, edged the German giants in their final group game.
Benfica will believe they can upset their inconsistent Premier League opposition and former Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. New Chelsea striker Liam Delap is looking to continue adding to his tally after getting off the mark in the group stage.
Paris Saint-Germain v Inter Miami
Sunday, June 29, in Atlanta (1600 GMT)
Messi's Inter Miami were a surprise package in the group stage, beating Porto on their way to progressing to the last 16, but a late collapse against Palmeiras meant they finished second and must face the Argentine playmaker's former side PSG.
This season PSG ended a long wait to win the Champions League for the first time and Luis Enrique's side are expected to vanquish their MLS opponents, but Botafogo beat them in the group stage to prove they are not untouchable.
Flamengo v Bayern Munich
Sunday, June 29, in Miami (2000 GMT)
Brazilian side Flamengo stunned Chelsea in the group phase to claim top spot but must overcome the might of Vincent Kompany's Bayern if they are to progress.
With Harry Kane, Michael Olise and a Thomas Mueller looking to end his time at Bayern with a new trophy, the possession-hungry Bundesliga giants have as much firepower as anyone left in the tournament.
Highly rated Flamengo coach Filipe Luis has his work cut out to keep Bayern at bay.
Inter Milan v Fluminense
Monday, June 30, in Charlotte (1900 GMT)
Recent runners-up in the Champions League, Inter ground out wins over Urawa Red Diamonds and River Plate to finish top of their group and will now hope to avoid becoming the latest European team to stumble against Brazilian opposition.
Fluminense, of Rio, held Borussia Dortmund en route to qualifying for this stage and will be full of motivation to claim a major scalp against Cristian Chivu's side.
Manchester City v Al Hilal
Monday, June 30, in Orlando (0100 Tuesday, July 1)
City come into the knockout phase in ominous form after being the only team at the tournament to win all three group games. They have scored 11 times in their last two matches, with a 5-2 destruction of Juventus coming after they put six past Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates.
A game against Al Hilal, the 2021 Asian champions, will give City no reason to be afraid, even if the Saudi club boast numerous former stars of leading European leagues, including Joao Cancelo.
Real Madrid v Juventus
Tuesday, July 1, in Miami (1900)
This is a clash between two traditional European titans who have met 21 times before. There have been two Champions League finals between the clubs, both won by Real.
A 5-2 defeat for Juventus against Manchester City suggests they may find the going tough against Madrid.
Real are adapting to life under a new coach in Xabi Alonso, who experimented with a three-man defence against Salzburg. He will hope to have Kylian Mbappe back after the Frenchman missed the group stage with illness.
Borussia Dortmund v Monterrey
Tuesday, July 1, in Atlanta (0100 Wednesday, July 2)
Dortmund coach Niko Kovac has not held back on expressing his feelings about having to play in extreme heat at the tournament so he will be happy the game against Mexican side Monterrey is at the covered and air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Despite their complaints Dortmund have grown into the tournament. They face former Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos and a Monterrey team that has impressed, notably a creditable draw against Inter Milan.
N.Esteves--PC