Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men's World Cup.
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An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
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Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report
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Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.
Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.