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![Over the course of history, numerous peoples have lived in what is modern-day Ukraine, with empires shifting its borders as they fought over the territory.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BSAU3IXUI5K3BCNALRF574RD7M.jpg?auth=d7be134ad5ef0836bf81983364e36246b5a86eb421f9e71e2b0f3a5cd81e368f&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
As Thursday came to a close, China and Japan were joint leaders in the medals table, both on 15 golds. China lead in silver medals (7-4) and bronze (9-6), writes Alfredo Relaño.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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A few days ago I read an article in El País by German philosopher Wolfram Eilenberger called: ‘The Best Version of Europe’.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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Tonight, we play in Malta in a match which, for a whole generation of Spaniards, brings back memories of THAT 12-1 win...
ByAlfredo Relaño
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England and Belgium, two teams who had the biggest prize of all in their sights, now face off today with as good as zilch up for grabs.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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