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Updated 2026-09-17 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

NBA star Kyrie Irving pledged to pay a fine for his teammate Azeez Al-Shaair, who was fined for wearing a controversial name on his eye black. Meanwhile, former England captain David Beckham endorsed Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or award.

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Al Jazeera
Former England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or after Campeones Cup win.
2026-09-17 10:03 UTC
Al Jazeera
Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for wearing the name of Hind Rajab on his eye black.
2026-09-17 10:10 UTC
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