Sports from Thursday, June 4th, 2026
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FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns
Attendees of the World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into venues due to safety concerns, FIFA said on Thursday, following a last-minute change to its Stadium Code of Conduct.
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Mourinho lined up for Real return if Perez wins election
Jose Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm of the LaLiga club.
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Arnaldi through to semi-finals as fellow Italian Berrettini retires injured
Matteo Arnaldi has come out on top in an all-Italian clash at the French Open to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final after his opponent Matteo Berrettini retired injured while trailing 7-5 5-2 on Wednesday.
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Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener: Spain coach
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has stated that Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 as the forward recovers from a torn left hamstring.
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No Ebola cases detected in UAE, ministry confirmsThe Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed there are currently no cases of Ebola in the UAE and says the country remains on high alert as it monitors global health developments.
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UAE President discusses boosting cooperation with King of MoroccoUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with King Mohammed VI during a private visit to Morocco.
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UAE commends Bahrain’s vigilance against IRGC-linked operativesThe UAE has expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and its support for measures taken by security authorities to arrest 15 operatives acting on directives from agents linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
