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Morocco squad 'supporting' Hakimi despite impending rape trial
AFP - 9m ago
Morocco goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui said captain Achraf Hakimi has the support of his teammates despite facing a trial in …
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'I'm back': Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot
AFP - 16m ago
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after "a dark …
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Ronaldo delights in silencing 'attacks' after making World Cup history
AFP - 27m ago
Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, England eye last 32
AFP - 1h ago
Under-fire Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six …
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Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot
AFP - 33m ago
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics as the Portugal …
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Portugal's Ronaldo first man to score at six World Cups
AFP - 1h ago
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six different World Cup campaigns when he struck against Uzbekistan …
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Spain's Oyarzabal happy to play through pain at World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
Mikel Oyarzabal said a minor knee injury will not put his World Cup at risk after kickstarting Spain's challenge by …
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American Michele Kang agrees deal to buy French club Lyon
AFP - 57m ago
American businesswoman Michele Kang has reached an agreement to buy French club Lyon, which she has run for the past …
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England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes
AFP - 5h ago
England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that …
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Ipswich hire Gary O'Neil as manager
AFP - 56m ago
Ipswich hired Gary O'Neil as their new manager on Tuesday after Kieran McKenna stepped down following their promotion to …
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Lake wins Wales captaincy race ahead of Morgan
AFP - 5h ago
Dewi Lake has been named Wales rugby union captain for their forthcoming internationals after beating Jac Morgan to the …
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Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie
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France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations …
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Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle
AFP - 7h ago
Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, …
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England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
AFP - 7h ago
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as …
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Banned Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'
AFP - 11h ago
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova insisted she "never doped" after an anti-doping watchdog had banned her …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
AFP - 58m ago
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France …
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Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
AFP - 14h ago
When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than …
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Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster: reports
AFP - 10h ago
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US …
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Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move after All Blacks call-up
AFP - 16h ago
Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo said he hoped to get out of his contract to play for English club Newcastle to pursue a …
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'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations
AFP - 9h ago
Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last …
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Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World Cup
AFP - 3h ago
Fans at the 2026 World Cup in North America had been warned there was a possibility that games could be disrupted by bad …
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Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
AFP - 11h ago
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to …
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Last one the best one? How Messi keeps doing it at World Cup
AFP - 11h ago
He knew what Lionel Messi was going to do and had a plan to stop it -- and then the Argentina captain struck twice …
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Ronaldo 'a role model' says Portugal coach after slow World Cup start
AFP - 2h ago
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "a good example for all of us" but refused to confirm if …
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Savea 'embraces challenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
AFP - 19h ago
New captain Ardie Savea said he would "embrace the challenge" of leading the All Blacks in the Dave Rennie era, after …
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Savea 'embraces challlenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
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New captain Ardie Savea said he would "embrace the challenge" of leading the All Blacks in the Dave Rennie era, after …
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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
AFP - 19h ago
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash
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Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as a severe …
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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
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Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by …
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France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
AFP - 17h ago
The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time …
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England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice
Jun 22 2026
Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting …
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Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
Jun 22 2026
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for …
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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
Jun 22 2026
The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans …
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Missed penalty spurred 'very angry' Messi to World Cup history
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi said he was "very angry" with himself for missing a penalty -- and channelled it into scoring twice to make …
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Balogun chases 'inevitable' Messi in wild Golden Boot race
Jun 22 2026
United States striker Folarin Balogun has netted twice already this World Cup, and has set his sights on rivalling the …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered …
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Belgium's Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy
Jun 22 2026
Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to …
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Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over …
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Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game
Jun 22 2026
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England's calibre at the World Cup is the "easiest type of game" to …
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French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments
Jun 22 2026
A French television presenter has been stood down from her show after making disparaging comments about Belgium winger …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday …
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Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig
Jun 22 2026
Martin Demichelis, a former Argentina international, has taken over as manager of RB Leipzig, the German club announced …
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Draper makes winning return at Eastbourne with Murray on his side
Jun 22 2026
Britain's Jack Draper made an winning start to his comeback from injury in front of new coach Andy Murray at the …
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Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'
Jun 22 2026
It is one of the most infamous moments in football history, and 40 years on Argentina fans are unapologetic about Diego …
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Uncapped Coles named in England's T20 squad to face India
Jun 22 2026
England have named uncapped all-rounder James Coles in their squad for next month's T20 series against India.
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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more …
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England captain Itoje rested for Nations Championship
Jun 22 2026
England captain Maro Itoje has been rested for the forthcoming Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, with …
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Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's man on the inside and England threat
Jun 22 2026
Antoine Semenyo knows better than most what to expect from England at the World Cup, as the Ghana forward seeks to lead …
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Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium
Jun 22 2026
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land needed to build their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium.
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Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test
Jun 22 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping …
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Stokes and Atkinson cleared by Cricket Regulator after nightclub incident
Jun 22 2026
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson will face no further action over the nightclub incident that prompted their exile from …
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Veteran Le Roy named new coach of Congo
Jun 22 2026
Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed the new coach of the Republic of Congo, the federation announced on Monday with a …
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Milan-Cortina chief Malago elected new head of Italian FA
Jun 22 2026
Giovanni Malago, who headed the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, became the man charged with revitalising Italian football …
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Germany's Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury
Jun 22 2026
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out of the World Cup after injuring a left-ankle ligament, the German Football …
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Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup
Jun 22 2026
Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am on Sunday to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles, …
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Leinster boss Cullen to step down at end of next season
Jun 22 2026
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen revealed on Monday he will step down at the end of next season.
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'Has-been' Belgium stars scorched after Iran World Cup draw
Jun 22 2026
Belgian media on Monday lambasted the Red Devils' lacklustre scoreless World Cup draw against Iran, with the team's …
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Gaza's surfers seek solace in the sea
Jun 22 2026
Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace …
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Aston Villa to visit Jakarta as part of Asia pre-season tour
Jun 22 2026
Premier League side Aston Villa will visit Jakarta for a friendly match in August as part of the Asian leg of their …
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Tuchel's England face defensive questions despite flying start at World Cup
Jun 22 2026
England's much-vaunted attack clicked impressively in their opening World Cup win over Croatia, but defensive fears …
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Frankfurt to All Blacks: New Zealand pick first German-born player
Jun 22 2026
German-born Anton Segner remembers rising early to watch the All Blacks' haka before the 2011 Rugby World Cup final …
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J-Bay: S.Africa's surf mecca missing out on the global tour
Jun 22 2026
The celebrated waves off Jeffreys Bay secured the town a spot on a world surfing tour that for years drew the sport's …
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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
Jun 22 2026
Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde …
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Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'
Jun 22 2026
Wyndham Clark found his measure of redemption for smashing a locker at last year's US Open by winning this year's …
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Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach
Jun 22 2026
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 …
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Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears
Jun 22 2026
Sam Burns teared up as he spoke about his dad being so proud of his US Open runner-up effort on Sunday and what a …
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New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain
Jun 22 2026
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on Monday named Ardie Savea as captain, promising "optimistic" rugby ahead of July …
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Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph
Jun 22 2026
World number one Scottie Scheffler praised playing partner Wyndham Clark for defying New York hecklers as well as …
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
Jun 22 2026
World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, …
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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
Jun 21 2026
Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a …
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Iran coach hails 'great achievement' after second World Cup draw
Jun 21 2026
Coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed Iran's unbeaten start to the World Cup as a "great achievement" that will be remembered by …
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Curacao firmly on the map after World Cup heroics
Jun 21 2026
Curacao arrived at the World Cup as quirky no-hopers, but their remarkable exploits have captured the hearts of fans and …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup in Spain rout as Iran hold Belgium
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Rune 'not ready' to put a date on tennis return
Jun 21 2026
Former world no.4 Holger Rune, who hasn't played since injuring his left Achilles in October, has told AFP that he is …
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Argentina weaknesses? Austria's World Cup coach can't find any
Jun 21 2026
Coach Ralf Rangnick warned his Austria team on Sunday that World Cup holders Argentina are "more than just Messi", …
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McIlroy races for exit after weekend US Open fade
Jun 21 2026
Rory McIlroy came to Shinnecock ready to battle the brutal winds and fast greens for a US Open title and departed Sunday …
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Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
Jun 21 2026
Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 …
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
Jun 21 2026
Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year's World Cup by becoming his country's all-time top …
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Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup
Jun 21 2026
Ollie Watkins admitted he cannot emulate hotshot Harry Kane but is ready to reprise his Euro 2024 super-sub role for …
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Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic
Jun 21 2026
Miyu Yamashita birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lottie Woad in a duel of rising stars at the Meijer LPGA Classic …
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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins
Jun 21 2026
Wyndham Clark clung to a one-stroke lead over fellow American Sam Burns after playing the front nine in Sunday's final …
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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
Jun 21 2026
The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the …
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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson
Jun 21 2026
Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he remains "proud" of his players as he called for realism in the wake of a 4-0 …
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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta
Jun 21 2026
Brazil must find a way to overcome the loss of injured star Raphinha as quickly as possible, midfielder Lucas Paqueta …
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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard
Jun 21 2026
Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court …
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'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
Jun 21 2026
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Iraq's Arnold promises to have a go against France at World Cup
Jun 21 2026
Iraq coach Graham Arnold has promised that his team of outsiders will try to take the game to tournament favourites …
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Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in …
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Clark and Scheffler begin final-round drama at US Open
Jun 21 2026
Wyndham Clark began Sunday's final round of the US Open with a six-stroke lead in search of a wire-to-wire victory while …
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Henry the hero for New Zealand as England bring back Stokes
Jun 21 2026
Matt Henry did the damage as New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval on Sunday for a …
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Noskova overpowers Pegula to win Berlin WTA
Jun 21 2026
Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova overcame American world number four Jessica Pegula to claim the Wimbledon warm-up …
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Gakpo savours 'freedom' to fire Dutch in World Cup title bid
Jun 21 2026
Cody Gakpo faced flak from Liverpool fans as their Premier League title defence imploded but at the World Cup he is …
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Cerundolo outlasts Paul to win marathon Queen's Club final
Jun 21 2026
Federico Cerundolo won the longest final in Queen's Club history on Sunday, beating Tommy Paul to claim the biggest …
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Pogacar wins final stage to seal Tour of Switzerland success
Jun 21 2026
Tadej Pogacar took his third stage victory this week as the world champion sealed overall success in the Tour of …
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Japan striker Ueda channels frustration to send World Cup warning
Jun 21 2026
Ayase Ueda warned Sweden his confidence was sky-high after the red-hot striker scored a classy World Cup brace to put …
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Dominant Tiafoe swats aside Fritz to win Halle Open
Jun 21 2026
American world number 26 Frances Tiafoe has claimed the ATP tournament in Halle, a traditional Wimbledon warm-up event, …
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Stokes to return as England captain for 3rd New Zealand Test - McCullum
Jun 21 2026
Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week's third and deciding Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, …
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India hails Sooryavanshi after record 11-ball half-century
Jun 21 2026
Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunned with the fastest half-century in List A history, …
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Yamal returns to kickstart Spain attack against Saudi Arabia
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal was recalled for his first start in two months with Spain needing a spark in attack against Saudi Arabia on …
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP to close gap on banned Bezzecchi
Jun 21 2026
Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Czech Grand Prix in Brno on Sunday, scoring a second straight win …
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP as Bezzecchi banned
Jun 21 2026
Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Czech MotoGP in Brno on Sunday, scoring a second straight win …
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