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EXCLUSIVE: Pato hails Ancelotti as 'best in the world', calls Brazil contenders

In an interview given to Flashscore just hours before Brazil open their World Cup campaign, Alexandre Pato named Brazil as one of the main contenders for the title. For the former Brazilian striker, the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti is a decisive added value: "He has won everything, he's the best in the world."

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Emma Raducanu wins two matches in one day to secure Queen's Club final spot

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final after the British star won twice in the space of just six hours on Saturday.

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Spain 'in good hands' amid three-horse goalkeeper race, David Raya says

David Raya believes Spain "are in good hands" no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia to be Luis de la Fuente's number one.

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Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on misdemeanour gun charge in Houston

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanour charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed.

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New York gripped by Knicks mania as city prepares for gridlock amid World Cup clash

It will be Knicks vs the World Cup in New York on Saturday, and only one winner.

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Ghana formally protests Canada's refusal to issue visa to Thomas Partey

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

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30-year-old Majchrzak reaches first ATP final with shock win over Medvedev in Den Bosch

30-year-old Kamil Majchrzak reached his first ATP Tour final after beating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (4), 6-1 in 's Hertogenbosch on Saturday, setting up a meeting with Alex de Minaur.

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Charles Leclerc 'ashamed' after crashing during qualifying for Barcelona Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc said he felt ashamed after crashing his Ferrari for ⁠the second weekend in a row in qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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Gurbaz ton in vain as Gill powers India to victory over Afghanistan in rain-reduced ODI

Skipper Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and inspired bowling led India to an emphatic seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-reduced 25-overs-a-side ODI contest on Saturday.

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Former Man United manager Ruben Amorim emerges as favourite to take AC Milan job

Former Man United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly the 'leading candidate' to take over at AC Milan.

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American federal authorities on the hunt for stolen England World Cup gear

Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas said officials at "local, state and federal levels" were investigating after World Cup equipment belonging to England was stolen ahead of the squad's arrival at their training base on Saturday.

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Serena Williams to partner up with Karolina Muchova for Berlin doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament.

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Injured Jurrien Timber admits 'it'll be hard' to watch World Cup at home

Arsenal and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber admitted that it'll be hard to watch the World Cup from home after failing to recover in time from an injury.

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The 2005 generation: Can a new wave of exciting talent lead Turkey to the top?

When Turkey last took part in a World Cup, in 2002, current stars Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz had not even been born. Twenty-four years later, they are now carrying the hopes of an entire nation on their shoulders, joined by a third talent from the same year, Can Uzun. Three players born in 2005, all playing for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

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2024 winner De Minaur overpowers Mannarino to return to Den Bosch final

Australia's Alex de Minaur overcame a spirited challenge from French veteran Adrian Mannarino on Saturday to march into the 's-Hertogenbosch grass court final with an entertaining 6-4, 6-0 victory.

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Russell bounces back to take Barcelona Grand Prix pole with Hamilton second

George Russell seized pole position for a race that could snap teammate Kimi Antonelli's winning streak while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes ⁠pair in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

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Veteran Axel Witsel admits new head coach Rudi Garcia has re-energised Belgium squad

Belgium veteran Axel Witsel senses a renewed energy in his country’s World Cup ⁠squad, looking to put a disastrous tournament four years ago behind them and have an outside shot this time in ‌Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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EXCLUSIVE: Haiti's Jean-Kevin Duverne on reaching the World Cup, facing Brazil and more

Haiti have waited 52 years to return to the World Cup. And it's Jean-Kevin Duverne, central defender for the Rouge et Bleu, who sums up better than anyone what this qualification means - for him, for his family, for an entire nation.

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Qualifier Montgomery sets up 's-Hertogenbosch final against Krejcikova

US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Saturday where she will meet Czech Barbora Krejcikova.

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World Cup in his blood: Netherlands' Van Hecke aims to build on uncle's success

If Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke is to keep up family tradition, he ⁠will need to go all the way to next month’s World Cup final.

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Carlo Ancelotti labels 'great team' Morocco toughest opponent in World Cup group

Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has praised Morocco as one of the toughest teams his side will face during the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Daley Blind on the Netherlands' World Cup chances & heartbreak in 2014 & 2022

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Ajax and Manchester United player Daley Blind discussed the heartbreaking exits he suffered with the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 World Cups, and gave his thoughts on his nation's chances at this year's edition of the tournament.

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Yaya Toure appointed as manager of Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava

Yaya Toure has been appointed as manager of Slovakian giants Slovan Bratislava, the club confirmed on Saturday.

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Czech billionaire Kretinsky to become largest shareholder in West Ham United

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the largest shareholder of football club West Ham. His company, 1890 Holdings, will acquire a significant stake from the Gold family, increasing his influence to around 43 per cent.