Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has ruptured his ACL, dealing a blow to coach Tony Popovic’s World Cup qualification campaign. The 20-year-old sustained the injury at training with Italian club Parma and will undergo surgery, ruling him out of Australia’s third round of qualifying until June. Circati’s absence will be a significant loss for the team as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup.
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NZ’s Luxon praises Xi after rare Beijing bilateral
China's President Xi Jinping acknowledged strained relations with New Zealand during a meeting with Prime Minister Chris Luxon, amidst geopolitical tensions related to the Cook Islands' ties with China. Despite these challenges, both leaders expressed a desire to strengthen trade relations, with Luxon emphasizing the importance of China to New Zealand's export ambitions. Need More Context? 🔎
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