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Mauricio Pochettino still sees positives despite United States' defeat to Germany

The United States were dealt a 2-1 defeat by ⁠Germany in their final warm-up friendly ahead of the World Cup, but ‌head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was impressed by ‌the character shown by his side.

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Messi-less Argentina kick off World Cup preparations with win over Honduras

Holders Argentina got preparations for their defence of the FIFA World Cup (WC) off to a perfect start with a 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras at Kyle Field despite Lionel Messi not being risked due to muscle fatigue.

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First-half blitz sees Scotland thump Bolivia to kick off World Cup preparations

Lawrence Shankland set Scotland on their way to an impressive 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia in New Jersey. It was the ideal preparation for Steve Clarke as he prepares to lead his nation into their first FIFA World Cup in 28 years.

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Brazil edge Egypt in Cleveland friendly as World Cup looms for both

Brazil will head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a run of three successive victories after beating Egypt 2-1 in their final warm-up match.

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New York Knicks expect a reaction from San Antonio Spurs despite going up 2-0 in series

The New York Knicks, who held off San Antonio in another instant NBA Finals classic to take a 2-0 lead in the championship series, are expecting the Spurs' best shot in game three on Monday.

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Kane fires England to uninspiring win over New Zealand in Florida

Harry Kane’s 79th goal for England earned the Three Lions an unconvincing 1-0 friendly victory over New Zealand, extending the All Whites’ winless run against European opposition to 17 matches (D4, L13).

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📰 Racing

'I love every second of it': Hamilton's revival goes on in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying

A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton swallowed his disappointment on Saturday after missing out on pole position for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix by two-tenths of a second.

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Switzerland and Australia end World Cup preparations with 1-1 draw

Switzerland and Australia drew 1-1 in what was both sides’ final FIFA World Cup warm-up match, ending the Socceroos’ three-match losing run against top-25 ranked sides since sealing qualification.

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Germany claim narrow win over USA in sides' final World Cup warm-up

The USA put in a solid performance despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Germany in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup, marking the co-hosts’ 11th successive meeting with European sides without victory.

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🎾 Tennis

Libema Open draw: Major Dutch clash in first round, Lamens out for revenge

Saturday's draw of the men's bracket of the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch produced an all-Dutch first-round clash between top-ranked Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp.

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Bruno Fernandes on target as Portugal see off Chile in World Cup warm-up clash

Portugal kicked off their FIFA World Cup preparations with a routine 2-1 win over Chile at the Estadio Nacional do Jamor in Lisbon, where both sides finished with 10 men.

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Exploring the biggest shocks & most famous upsets in FIFA World Cup history

Over nearly a hundred years, the FIFA World Cup has grown in popularity thanks in part to its ability to throw up unexpected results on a regular basis. Flashscore has looked into the history books to explore the most famous shocks in the tournament.

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🎾 Tennis

Andreeva says maiden Grand Slam surpassed expectations, hungry for more success

Mirra Andreeva said her maiden Grand Slam triumph felt even better than she had imagined ⁠and she was already eager to experience that feeling again after winning the French Open title on Saturday.

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🎾 Tennis

Chwalinska admits years of 'patience and perseverance' paid off in French Open run

Maja Chwalinska's remarkable French Open run ended in defeat in the final, but the Pole ⁠said her march was the culmination of 18 years of hard work finally clicking to carry her onto the biggest stage in Paris.

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Antonelli 'shaken' after winning tight fight for pole position in Monaco

Kimi Antonelli was left shaken after giving his all to win a tight fight for pole position in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Flashscore sources: Man Utd considering move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott

Manchester United are now seriously exploring a potential move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, as they progress plans to strengthen their midfield.

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Zverev finally on brink of Grand Slam glory after career of near misses

Alexander Zverev has been trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges to put himself on the brink of a breakthrough at the French Open.

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Three selection issues Tuchel can tackle in England's pre-World Cup friendlies

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and despite being among the favourites to win the tournament, England still have a few unanswered questions when it comes to their likely starting lineup.

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🎾 Tennis

'The chance of my life': Cobolli looking to spring surprise in Roland Garros decider

Flavio Cobolli has ploughed his furrow in the shadow of his illustrious compatriot Jannik Sinner over the last few years, but come Sunday's final at the French Open, all eyes will be on the Italian number three.

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Iraqi player detained and interrogated for seven hours after arriving in Chicago

The arrival of the Iraqi national team in the United States was turbulent as Aymen Hussein was detained by border authorities and interrogated for seven hours.

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Argentina lose defender Leonardo Balerdi for World Cup due to calf injury

Argentina ⁠defender Leonardo Balerdi will ‌miss the World ‌Cup ‌after suffering ‌a calf injury ‌in his right ‌leg, the ⁠team announced ‌on Saturday.

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Five-star Belgium batter 10-man Tunisia in last friendly before World Cup

Belgium completed their warm-up schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) with a comfortable 5-0 victory over fellow tournament participants Tunisia in Brussels, extending the Red Devils’ impressive unbeaten run to 13 matches (W9, D4).

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🎾 Tennis

Andreeva beats Chwalinska in French Open women's final to claim maiden Grand Slam title

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva produced a hugely convincing performance on Court Philippe-Chatrier to sweep aside Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in a one-sided women's singles final.

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Marc Marquez delivers masterclass to claim Hungarian Grand Prix sprint win

Marc Marquez delivered a masterclass performance to win Saturday's MotoGP sprint at the Hungarian Grand Prix, leading ⁠from start to finish at Balaton Park despite telling fans just days earlier to 'forget' about him even fighting for a podium.