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Paqueta discusses Neymar's return & Raphinha's absence ahead of Scotland clash

Lucas Paqueta answered reporters' questions at the press conference ahead of Brazil's match against Scotland.

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Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon after being given wildcard

Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon after being given the Grand Slam's final wildcard for the women's draw.

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Noskova powers past Pegula in Berlin decider to claim second career title

Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova overcame American world number four Jessica Pegula to claim the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday.

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How Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal helped a rampant Spain ease past Saudi Arabia

Under normal circumstances, Saudi Arabia wouldn't be given much of a chance of springing an upset against one of the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, Spain.

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Lamine and Oyarzabal lead first-half blitz as Spain smash Saudis for first win

Spain laid down a marker in their pursuit of the FIFA World Cup crown by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, stretching their unbeaten run to 12 matches (W8, D4). 

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South Africa getting that 'feel good' factor back as they plot win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the belief is back in the side following their draw with Czech Republic this week and they are confident they can get the win they need against South Korea to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup.

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Japan star Ayase Ueda channels four years of frustration into World Cup dream

Ayase Ueda warned Sweden his confidence was sky-high after the red-hot striker scored a classy World Cup brace to put Japan on the cusp of the knockout rounds.

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Skhiri apologises to Tunisia fans, admits they lacked level to compete at World Cup

Tunisia national team captain Ellyes Skhiri has issued an apology to the fans of the North African side after they were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their second consecutive defeat in the group stage of the tournament.

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'We can't build like this': Tunisia's Ali Abdi reduced to tears, tears into Tunisian FA

Tunisia defender Ali Abdi was brought to tears during a post-match interview following Tunisia's 4-0 World Cup defeat to Japan.

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Cerundolo overcomes Paul in Queen's final to clinch biggest title of career

Seventh seed Francisco ⁠Cerundolo outlasted American Tommy Paul in ‌a gruelling Queen's Club final ‌to claim the ‌biggest title of ‌his career on Sunday, winning ‌6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3.

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Ajax and Spanish coach Oscar Garcia part ways after six months

Ajax have confirmed that manager Oscar Garcia has left the club with immediate effect.

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Tiafoe cruises past Fritz to win Halle Open and first title in three years

Frances Tiafoe beat fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to win the Halle Open ⁠on Sunday, sealing the biggest title of his career and becoming the first American since 1993 to lift ‌the ATP 500 grass-court trophy.

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'They don't understand football': Frenkie de Jong hits back at critics

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has hit back at critics, saying that a lot of people "don't understand football".

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Dancing Dutch royals join two World Cup parties in a day, advise Infantino on Peace Prize

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands joined in on two separate dressing room parties in one night as the Netherlands and Curacao celebrated World Cup milestones.

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EXCLUSIVE: 'Tsunami' of euphoria has helped Norway handle national crisis, says Viking coach

Coach of Norwegian champions, Viking FK, Morten Jensen, explains to Flashscore in an exclusive interview how the performances of Stale Solbakken's team have helped restore pride within the Scandinavian nation following the crisis surrounding the Norwegian monarchy.

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'Wasn't thinking about it': Curacao hero Room edged history in milestone draw

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room needed two minutes to make one of the World Cup's most impressive saves so ⁠far, stopping Ecuador forward Enner Valencia from close range and setting the tone for a career-defining performance that created history on Saturday.

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OPINION: Reasons for Sweden to be positive despite Dutch dismantling

Midsummer's day would have never felt so long for Sweden fans, as they watched their side concede again and again to a Netherlands team that exploited their defensive frailties in a 5-1 win in Group F in Houston.

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Five things we learnt from the Netherlands' dominant win over Sweden

It's the day after the Netherlands' biggest World Cup victory since that game against Spain in 2014, making it the perfect time to reflect on Oranje's performance.

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Spurs plot improved Sandro Tonali bid after Newcastle reject £80m offer

Tottenham Hotspur are considering an improved offer for Sandro Tonali after Newcastle United rejected an opening bid worth around £80m for the Italian midfielder.

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Zverev reveals glucose sensor malfunction affected Halle semi-final defeat to Fritz

French Open champion Alexander Zverev said a malfunctioning glucose ⁠sensor left him feeling unwell during his Halle Open semi-final defeat by Taylor Fritz ‌on Saturday.

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Marsh knock powers Australia past Bangladesh and to T20 series sweep

Mitchell Marsh smashed 60 off 28 balls as Australia completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep over Bangladesh on Sunday, to win by seven wickets in Chattogram on Sunday.

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Stokes to return as England captain for third Test with New Zealand, Atkinson recalled

Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week's third and deciding Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, head coach Brendon McCullum announced Sunday.

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Marquez pulls off late overtake on Bagnaia to claim thrilling win at Czech Grand Prix

Ducati’s Marc Marquez claimed a thrilling victory ⁠at the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday, with the seven-time MotoGP ‌champion producing a late overtake of teammate ‌Francesco Bagnaia to seal the ‌win at Brno.

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'Took a hard hit': Van Dijk suffers injury scare in Netherlands win over Sweden

Virgil van Dijk admitted he suffered a worrying injury scare during the Netherlands’ 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden after a heavy collision left him temporarily without feeling in his upper leg.