The FIFA World Cup may be under way in the United States, but in New York on Thursday, all eyes were on basketball. Tens of thousands of fans packed the streets of Manhattan to celebrate the NBA champion…
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Cover image: World Cup? Not today: New York is celebrating the Knicks © Juliette Montilly / France 24
Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 05:02
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