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The Atlético Madrid forward played a key role in both goals against Real Madrid but faced criticism over a tackle on Federico Valverde and racist comments from fans. A similar incident involving an online broadcaster had already occurred after his league debut.
Film & TV
BTS’ comeback livestream on Netflix drew 18.4 million views, topping charts in 24 countries, while a disputed Gwanghwamun turnout reveals
The Oscar-winning actress says progress is slow despite recent hits, as she prepares for a return to Hong Kong cinema.
Football
Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki overcame racist abuse and early setbacks on his path to a historic Aston Villa move and
South Korea Football Association faces scrutiny after a government audit alleged it provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees during international
Korean YouTuber Ino Cat (Yoon Su-jin) once hailed for calling out a racist slant-eyed gesture at the World Cup now
Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer scores big in China but sparks backlash in South Korea over a caricatured Korean women’s
BTS’s FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked a global culture clash, thrilling K-pop fans while frustrating football purists in
The first footballer of East Asian heritage to play for England receives official recognition at his childhood home in Buxton.
Japan’s post-match bow after a 2-1 World Cup loss to Brazil drew praise online, as Hajime Moriyasu and his players
Hong Myung-Bo resigns after South Korea’s World Cup exit as President Lee orders a government investigation into the team’s performance
Japan advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, setting up a high-stakes round-of-32 clash
Wenzhou entrepreneur Lin Jie stepped in with flights and clothes to ensure Ana Cândida Évora could watch her goalkeeper son
The football governing body has intervened to offer a front-row seat to the content creator after an engineering guild president
Australian Nishan Velupillay becomes the first player of Malaysian descent to play in the FIFA World Cup, marking a historic
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Running creator Sun Yuanyuan claimed a personal best before race tracking data and viral photos exposed a two-wheeled shortcut near
Joshua Tan discusses conducting Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love live in Singapore, from its emotional score to
Director Marie Jamora begins production on an independent romance examining diaspora family tensions, wealth divides, and modern dating between Manila
The Shang-Chi actor and the Interscope Records executive say their vows in France after a Parisian proposal and a sweet
Chen Sicheng’s forensic procedural led China’s holiday ticket sales and now brings four real-life criminal investigations to British screens.
Chinese actress Li Bingbing credits her younger sister, manager Li Xue, with shaping her rise from a modest upbringing to
After overcoming poverty and a traumatic blackmail ordeal, the popular creator is giving back to her hometown in honour of
The celebrated portrait artist hits out at Conservative Party organizers for printing his licensed design on promotional water bottles without