5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (324+ words) MEXICO CITY, June 17 " A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country's World Cup campaign. Merlin's fame…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (387+ words) RIYADH, May 10" " Record winners Japan were drawn in the same group as champions Qatar for next year's AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the continent's showpiece event,…...