Messi set for long-awaited first England clash
Lionel Messi has spent over two decades carving a path through international soccer, facing every World Cup-winning nation from Brazil to France, but one notable opponent has always been missing ...
Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year’s edition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said ...
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Sinner beats Zverev to retain title after marathon battle
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title by beating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final on Sunday to claim his fifth Grand Slam crown and extend his dominance ...
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England to face Argentina in blockbuster semi-final
Bellingham double fires England past Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on ...
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side’s group stage games at the 2026 World Cup, has died, the country’s sports ministry said ...
Marc Marquez cruises to German Grand Prix sprint victory from pole
Marc Marquez underlined his dominance at Sachsenring by converting pole position into victory in Saturday’s sprint race at the German Grand Prix, holding off younger brother Alex Marquez to ...
Argentina, Switzerland renew World Cup rivalry 12 years after thriller
Argentina and Switzerland meet again in the World Cup knockout stage on Saturday carrying memories of a tense match 12 years ago in Brazil, when Angel Di Maria’s extra-time strike ...
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Merino strike sends Spain past Belgium into semis
– Substitute Mikel Merino struck late as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, booking a semi-final against France in Dallas on Tuesday.
• European champions Spain went ...
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Clinical Sinner demolishes Djokovic to reach final
Defending champion Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title in ruthless fashion with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 win to reach the ...
Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversial World Cup
If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would have disabused him of the notion.
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The curse of the quarter-final: Why history says England can’t win in Miami
By Louis Hobbs
England go into Saturday’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway carrying one of international football’s quietly brutal records.
For a nation that treats the World ...
Underdogs Belgium will give Spain a run for their money, says coach
Belgium are embracing their underdog status ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with coach Rudi Garcia confident they have the attacking quality and belief to upset the ...
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Fery seeks birthday date with destiny as Djokovic eyes more history
Novak Djokovic’s age-defying pursuit of tennis immortality continues on Friday with a Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner, although that blockbuster duel has been challenged unexpectedly for top billing.
British ...
England furious over Jarell Quansah two-game ban as FIFA faces questions over Balogun decision
FIFA’s handling of disciplinary decisions at the World Cup has come under renewed scrutiny after England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match suspension while United States striker Folarin Balogun ...
Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday ...
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Noskova downs Kostyuk to set up all-Czech final with Muchova
Linda Noskova set up the first all-Czech women’s Grand Slam final as she beat Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-final on Thursday.
After the nerve-jangling ...
England’s best players don’t play in Premier League, says Norway coach
Norway coach Stale Solbakken dismissed suggestions that having Premier League-based players gives his team an advantage against England in their World Cup quarter-final, cheekily pointing out that their opponents’ star ...
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When you wonder if Boosting Factory is Safe For Valorant Boosting, you most likely are not interested in all sorts of fancy things like hype. You need to know about ...
France and Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday with their post-colonial ties coursing through the fixture, from Morocco players born and developed in France to the close ...
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Revolving door of women’s champions spins on with surprise last four
Less than a fortnight ago, practically no one would have picked Marta Kostyuk, Linda Noskova, Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff as the Final Four at Wimbledon.
After all, the unlikely ...
Fery fairytale rolls on as Briton powers into semis
Britain’s Arthur Fery became only the fourth wildcard to reach the men’s singles semi-finals at a Grand Slam as his dream Wimbledon run continued with a 6-4 7-6(4) 6...
The hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure
When a World Cup match turns on a split-second decision in the dying moments, the referee is expected to be in the right place at the right time — no small ...
IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards Russia’s reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the ...
Seven Cypriots head to Balkan U20 Athletics Championships
Seven young Cypriot athletes will represent the island at the Balkan Under 20 Athletics Championships in Craiova, Romania, on Saturday, with two aiming to secure qualification for the World Under 20 Championships.
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