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'Recovery started': Christian Eriksen makes first comment after collapsing during friendly

Christian Eriksen has made his first comment after he collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday night and was later hospitalized in Odense.

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🏀 Basketball

NBA Weekly: Knicks close in on championship glory while Spurs eye comeback

In NBA Weekly, Flashscore editors review the week that has just gone, looking back at the biggest moments and storylines from the last seven days in the world of basketball's biggest and best league.

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🎾 Tennis

Tauson downed by 17-year old Slovak in Netherlands, extends winless run to three months

Clara Tauson is still without a win in three months as she crashed out of the grass tournament Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, as she was defeated by the 17-year-old Slovak youngster Mia Pohankova, who won 6-4, 6-4.

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Bafana Bafana’s ‘Super Seven’ who could help them shine at the 2026 World Cup

The clock is ticking down to Thursday’s opening game of the 2026 World Cup when South Africa will be thrust into the eye of the watching planet as they clash with Mexico in Group A.

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Fiorentina appoint former Italy World Cup winner ⁠Fabio Grosso as head coach

Fiorentina have appointed former Italy defender ⁠Fabio Grosso as manager, the Serie A club said on ‌Monday, with the 48-year-old signing a ‌two-year contract.

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Bournemouth appoint former player Matt Ritchie as technical director after retirement

Former Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie has ⁠been appointed as the club's technical director after announcing ‌his retirement from professional football, the ‌Premier League club said on ‌Monday.

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Drinks breaks and weather worries: Rule changes for the 2026 World Cup

The upcoming football World Cup will bring several rule changes, and the very course of matches will also be different. What are the most significant adjustments that fans should prepare for?

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📰 Cricket

England coach McCullum hopeful of Archer return but says call depends on conditions

England head coach Brendon McCullum said he hopes fast bowler ⁠Jofra Archer will be available for the second test against New Zealand at The Oval, ‌but stressed that selection will depend on conditions.

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📰 Racing

Formula 1 Focus: Monaco magic puts Antonelli well on his way to becoming an all-time great

What were the standout stories from the most recent race weekend? And what off-track developments are causing a stir? All of that and more is explored in Formula 1 Focus, a regular F1 column by Flashscore's Finley Crebolder.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kariobangi Sharks and FKF face standoff over relegation play-offs

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Kariobangi Sharks are headed for a huge fall-out after the former confirmed there will be no play-offs for relegation battle this year.

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🎾 Tennis

Danish tennis star Rune postpones expected comeback once again in race for Wimbledon

Holger Rune has withdrawn from the Queens Club tournament in London ahead of Wimbledon. Its the second time that the Danish tennis star cancels his comeback after he sustained an Achilles tendon injury last year in the Stockholm Open semi-final.

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From 7-1 to Zidane's headbutt: The most iconic FIFA World Cup moments of all time

The FIFA World Cup delivers. One way or another, it always does. That's why it is the biggest sporting event on Earth. But in which moments did it deliver most? Flashscore finds out.

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Bangladesh sense opportunity to create history against undermanned Australia

Bangladesh want to seize a rare opportunity against a depleted Australia, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday on the eve of a three-match ODI series.

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FIFA reaches settlement with former PSG star Lassana Diarra in transfer rights case

FIFA has reached a settlement ⁠with former France midfielder Lassana Diarra in a player transfer rights case, ‌the global soccer body said on Monday.

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🎾 Tennis

The Base Line: Zverev conquers final frontier as Andreeva lives her teenage dream in Paris

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

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Manav Suthar spins India to huge victory over Afghanistan in one-off test

Manav Suthar's dream test debut concluded with India ⁠registering their biggest test victory - by an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan - inside ‌three days of the one-off test in New Chandigarh on ‌Monday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former sporting director of Spanish team on De la Fuente, World Cup and more

Albert Luque experienced the last World Cup in Qatar as the sporting director of the Spanish national team. After that, and before his abrupt departure from the RFEF, he felt that Luis Enrique's cycle had come to an end and placed his trust in Luis de la Fuente as head coach. Now, as a devoted supporter of La Roja, he hopes that decision will bring Spain its second star.

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Women's football isn't interesting? Lionel Messi wouldn't agree

Despite the unprecedented growth women’s football has experienced in recent years, critics still occasionally dismiss it as a sport that attracts little interest and has no real future. Lionel Messi, however, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful players of his generation, clearly disagrees. His actions off the pitch suggest as much. As his recent business demonstrates, Messi sees significant potential in the women’s game and is among a growing number of high-profile figures investing in its future.

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Thomas Tuchel admits Jude Bellingham must earn England World Cup starting spot

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Jude Bellingham faces stiff competition to secure ⁠a starting place at the World Cup, describing the Real Madrid midfielder as one of several contenders in ‌a deep squad ahead of the tournament.

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Cardiologist says that pacemaker saved Christian Eriksen's life in Ukraine friendly

The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, which was fitted to Christian Eriksen after he suffered a cardiac arrest in the game against Finland at the EURO 2021, probably saved his life when he collapsed again in the friendly against Ukraine yesterday, says cardiologist Henning Molgaard to bt.dk

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Nico Paz ready to step into Lionel Messi's shoes as World Cup debut looms

The young Como phenomenon is slowly recovering from a knee issue, and even though Nico Paz may start the World Cup with some limitations, he aims to become Lionel Messi’s main partner.

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Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli injury concerns for Morocco ahead of World Cup opener

Morocco are concerned about injuries ⁠to starters Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui, who could be forced out ‌of their opening game at the World Cup against ‌Brazil on Sunday.

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World Cup Group I preview: European and African giants clash in Group of Death

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group I.

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🎾 Tennis

From torn ligaments to lifting the trophy, how Zverev found redemption in Paris

Finally. Alexander Zverev chased down a drop shot at the net, returned the following lob, and when his final opponent, Flavio Cobolli, smashed the ball out, he fell to the clay and began to cry. One of the longest waits for a Grand Slam trophy had ended. The German tennis player fulfilled his dream, and fans from his country finally saw a champion after a long 30 years.