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          Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Final - Al Ahli v Machida Zelvia - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 25, 2026 Al Ahli players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Asian Champions League REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
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