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Diaspora Impact in World Cup

Updated 2026-07-04 15:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Serena Williams withdrew from Wimbledon doubles due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Morocco's Atlas Lions showcased expanded eligibility rules with many players born abroad.

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Politico
With 18 of 26 players born abroad, the Atlas Lions are showing how expanded eligibility rules and a bigger World Cup are rewriting who gets to play for whom.
2026-07-04 15:15 UTC
ESPN
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from doubles competition at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury, she announced Saturday.
2026-07-04 16:09 UTC
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