Germany set sights on World Cup after Euros exit
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Ecuador sack coach Sanchez after Copa America exit
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Garcia ‘expelled’ by WBC chief after racist rant
The World Boxing Council (WBC) expelled embattled fighter Ryan Garcia from its events on Thursday after he posted a racist rant on social media. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said in a statement