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Sport / 24 September 2016
Kaepernick told to leave the US
Ex-NFL head coach Mike Ditkta to quarterback: ’Get the hell out’
Kadeem Simmonds
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A worker paints a column of the Azteca Stadium 100 days before the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA soccer World Cup in Mexico City, March 3, 2026
World Cup / 5 June 2026
Mexico kick off 2026 tournament as the World Cup returns to a spiritual home
5 June 2026
Tennis / 5 June 2026
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5 June 2026
Men’s football / 4 June 2026
Iran heads to World Cup amid ongoing conflict with primary host nation
4 June 2026

Players stress importance of unity and describe how war affects their preparations for the tournament

Men’s football / 4 June 2026
Fifa’s World Cup water bottle policy sparks backlash over heat risks
4 June 2026

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by Kadeem Simmonds

COLIN KAEPERNICK was told to “get the hell out” of the United States yesterday by former Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike Ditka.

Ditka is furious with the San Francisco 49ers quarterback for kneeling during the United States national anthem, which is played before NFL games, to raise awareness of racial injustice and police brutality in the US.

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