Al Ittihad player Karim Benzema stands on the background as players of Al Ahly gathers during a Club World Cup second round match at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 15, 2023.

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An artisan puts the finishing touches to soccer-themed umbrellas at the Semanggi Harmoni small and medium manufacturers center (IKM) in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 27, 2023. The umbrellas and hats were sold as souvenirs of the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal and final soccer matches at Manahan Stadium in the city.

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Indonesia kicks off preparations for 2025 U-20 World Cup bid

Indonesia and Singapore also eyeing hosting annual U-17 World Cup from 2025 to 2029.

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Gianni Infantino (right), president of football's world governing body FIFA, presents a souvenir to President Joko Widodo (left) during a joint press statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on October 18, 2022.

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Indonesia to bid again for U-20 World Cup

President Jokowi said the two countries were also interested in a bid for the biannual Under-17 tournament somewhere between 2025-2029 and would be suitable hosts for either.

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The trophy is placed during the final draw for the UEFA Euro 2024 European Championship football competition in Hamburg, northern Germany on Dec. 2, 2023.

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Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw

The month-long Euro will conclude with the final in Berlin on July 14.

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Germany's players celebrate their win at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 final football match against France at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java on Dec. 2, 2023.

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Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup

The young Germans then held their nerve in the penalty shootout to beat the Blues and win their first Under-17 world title in a rematch of this year's European Championship final, which they also won on penalties.

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People walk in front of a mural depicting Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi in Miami, the United States, on June 7, 2023.

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Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

Messi, who recently won his eighth Ballon d'Or, raised the World Cup in 2022 after starring for Argentina in the final against France in Doha

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People stand near a sign announcing the FIFA Under-17 World Cup soccer tournament at the Manahan Stadium complex in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 8, 2023.

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Germany and France set for Under-17 World Cup final rematch

Germany and France are set to clash Saturday in the Under-17 World Cup football final in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Jubilation: French players celebrate a goal from Ismael Bouneb (second left) during the 2023 Under-17 World Cup semifinal soccer match against Mali at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Nov. 28, 2023. France won the match 2-1.

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France down Mali to reach Under-17 World Cup final

France will try to claim a second championship after their only win in 2001 when they face Germany in the tournament decider on Saturday at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Chris Kirk of the United States hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of The RSM Classic on the Plantation Course at Sea Island Resort on Nov. 16, 2023, in St Simons Island, Georgia, the US.

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Kirk earns the biggest victory of all by beating alcoholism and depression

For his triumph over adversity, Kirk received the 2023 PGA Tour Courage Award.

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Celebrity Raffi Ahmad (front left) will play badminton legend Taufik Hidayat in the upcoming “THe juaRA” celebrity tennis competition on Nov. 29, 2023, in Jakarta.

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Raffi Ahmad to face Taufik Hidayat in celebrity tennis match

A celebrity sporting event called “THe JuaRA” hosted by JebreeetMedia will feature tennis matches between celebrities and an Indonesian badminton legend, following a sports awards show and TED talk held by the company earlier this year.

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Indonesian right winger Jehan Pahlevi (center) fights for a ball possession against Equador’s Elkin Ruiz during their FIFA U-17 World Cup match in Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, East Java on Nov. 10, 2023. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Eyes on the prize: Indonesia sets out to prove itself at U-17 World Cup

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup kicks off on Friday at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya with 24 countries competing in six groups. It is the first time the event has been hosted in Indonesia, and Southeast Asia more broadly.

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French aquabike athlete Francois Medori competes in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship’s Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy, which ran from June 16 to 18 in Sardinia. Medori is a strong contender for winning the 2023 Aquabike championship’s Grand Prix of Lake Toba-Indonesia, to be held on Nov. 25 to 26 in Balige regency, North Sumatra.

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State-owned hotels gear up for 2023 Aquabike World Championship

State-owned hospitality company HIG is readying its hotels to accommodate participants and visitors of the 2023 Aquabike World Championship's Indonesian Grand Prix, to be held on Nov. 25-26 at Lake Toba in Balige regency, North Sumatra.

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Several construction workers work on a sidewalk next to the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) in North Jakarta on Sept. 22, 2023. The Jakarta Bina Marga road agency aims to finish the sidewalk renovation project around the stadium in October 2023 ahead of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

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Jakarta Police deploy over 2,000 officers for U-17 World Cup

Jakarta Police are set to mobilize 2,348 officers to secure the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) and Gelora Bung Karno sports complex during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Radja Nainggolan to visit Indonesia for 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup

Belgian-Indonesian soccer player Radja Nainggolan will visit Indonesia for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the 123rd US Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 16, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, the United States.

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Once the Bashful Prince, Ishikawa still has eyes on the throne

Before the emergence of now eight-time PGA Tour winner Hideki Matsuyama, Ishikawa was the darling among fans and Japanese media who were desperate to embrace a sporting hero that would inspire a golf-mad nation.

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Several construction workers work to fix a sidewalk next to the Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta on Sept. 22, 2023. The Jakarta Bina Marga road agency aims to finish the sidewalk renovation project around the stadium in October 2023 ahead of the FIFA Under-17 soccer World Cup.

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Indonesia ready to host U-17 World Cup, officials say

Indonesia gears up for the U-17 soccer World Cup with stadium renovations and opening events.

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A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on Thursday, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attending a video meeting with the Shura council in the capital Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

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First title: Indonesian men' single shuttler Jonatan Christie poses with his trophy after winning the Super 750 series French Open badminton tournament in Rennes, France, on Sunday. Jonatan defeated Li Shi Feng of China in a rubber-game 16-21, 21-15, 21-14.

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Jonatan Christie wins first-ever Super 750 title

Jonatan Christie earned his first title at the BWF Super 750 level tournament by winning the 2023 French Open final in Rennes, France.

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Indonesia's Saptoyogo Purnomo lies on the track after winning the men's 400m-T37 final at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium during the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 23, 2023. Saptoyogo won Indonesia’s first gold medal in Hangzhou.

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Indonesia surpasses target with 26 gold medals at Hangzhou Para Games

Indonesia finished sixth overall at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, with 26 gold medals, exceeding its initial target of 19 golds and making the top 10.

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Indonesia's Saptoyogo Purnomo lies on the track after winning the men's 400m-T37 final at the Huanglong Sport Centre Stadium during the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on Oct. 23, 2023. Saptoyogo won the first gold medal for Indonesia in Hangzhou.

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Sports Minister praises athletes for fulfilling gold medal target at 2022 Asian Para Games

Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo praised the Indonesian contingent for achieving the gold medal target at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

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Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler's Lucas Di Grassi speeds during qualifying at Formula E race in Tempelhof, Berlin, on May 25, 2019.

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Formula E drops Cape Town and Jakarta

China has not hosted Formula E since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the series will race for the first time at the Shanghai International Circuit on May 25 and 26.

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Erick Thohir, head of the Asian Games 2018 Organizing Committee (INASGOC), speaks to journalists during a press conference in Jakarta on July 12, 2018.

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Indonesia endorses Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid

Last week, PSSI chief Erick Thohir had said the country was in talks with Australia for a possible joint 2034 World Cup bid, despite the Asian confederation having declared its support for Saudi Arabia's candidacy.

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Prima Pramac Racing’s Spanish rider Jorge Martin (right), and Mooney VR46 Racing Team’s Italian rider Luca Marini (left) ride during the sprint race of the Indonesian Grand Prix MotoGP at the Mandalika International Circuit in Kuta Mandalika, Central Lombok on October 14, 2023.

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Motorcycling-'Super' Martin wins fourth straight sprint at Mandalika GP

Martin, who started on the second row in sixth place, held off a late charge by pole-sitter Luca Marini, with Marini's VR46 Racing team mate Marco Bezzecchi coming in third.

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Team VR46's Italian rider Marco Bezzechi holds his silver medal up as he celebrates on the podium after winning 2nd place in the Sprint race ahead of the Italian MotoGP race at Mugello Circuit in Mugello, on June 10, 2023.

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Bezzecchi cleared for Indonesia MotoGP despite crash week after surgery

The Italian, third in the rider standings and 54 points behind leader Francesco Bagnaia, landed in Lombok on Friday morning before medical checks gave him the green light to drive.

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Bezzecchi aims to ride in Mandalika one week after operation

"It will be a race against the clock to try to be on track on Friday in Mandalika," said the Italian who rides for Ducati-VR46.

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Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

World football's governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week.

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England's coach Gareth Southgate attends a press conference at Nizhny Novgorod stadium on June 23, 2018, on the eve of the team's third match during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. England plays Panama on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 7 p.m. Jakarta time.

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England manager Southgate 'not a fan' of 2030 World Cup format

In a surprise announcement a year earlier than planned, world soccer's governing body allocated the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain and Portugal but also said Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay would host three opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary.

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