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Napoli confirm signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United after successful loan

Napoli have signed ⁠Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United on ‌a permanent deal for a 50 ‌million euros ($58.08 million) fee ‌after a successful loan ‌spell, both clubs announced on ‌Wednesday.

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Iran to play World Cup warm-up in Egypt behind closed doors before heading to Mexico

Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on ⁠Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday, the Iranian FA (FFIRI) said on Wednesday.

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Flashscore sources: West Ham attempt to stand strong as Man Utd consider Mateus Fernandes bid

West Ham United are planning to resist early approaches for Mateus Fernandes as interest in the Portuguese midfielder continues to intensify.

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DR Congo hope to go ahead with friendlies despite Ebola cancellation

The Democratic Republic of Congo is hoping to go ahead with a ⁠World Cup warm-up match against Chile in Spain next week despite local authorities prohibiting the match due to the ‌African nation's Ebola outbreak.

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Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia urges caution despite impressive win over Croatia

Belgium are seeking to temper any expectations after an impressive away victory in Croatia ⁠on Tuesday, where a goal from Romelu Lukaku came as a major boost ahead of the World Cup.

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2026 World Cup Group D preview: Co-hosts USA looking to take advantage of open group

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 Group D as today's focus.

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Nelly Korda chases dream at Women's US Open as Jeeno Thitikul seeks first major title

Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title when the 81st US Women's Open begins on Thursday at Riviera Country Club.

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'No Scotland, no party': Tartan Army return to the World Cup after 28-year absence

"No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be treated to the Scottish fans' vibrant blend of noise, colour and passion.

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Ferrari confirm Charles Leclerc has signed a multi-year contract extension

Driver Charles Leclerc has committed to Ferrari in ⁠a multi-year contract extension, the Formula One team confirmed on Wednesday ahead ‌of the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Edouard Mendy urges Senegal to prove potential in France World Cup opener

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has challenged his teammates to show what they are capable of when they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against France on June 16th at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

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'One of our own': San Antonio Spurs supporters embrace 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

It is not New York or Los Angeles.

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'We aren't the big favourites': Casemiro relishing Brazil's role as World Cup underdogs

Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes being a "step behind" other World Cup ⁠favourites could actually work in the team's favour when the tournament kicks off next ‌week.

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French Open LIVE: Arnaldi into semi-finals as Berrettini retires, Sabalenka dumped out

The second and final day of quarter-final action at Roland Garros promises to be as thrilling as yesterday, with world number one Aryna Sabalenka headlining the women's side, before a fascinating clash between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Flavio Cobolli leads the way on the men's.

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South Africa showcase homegrown talent as other World Cup teams rely on foreign-born stars

Bafana Bafana go into the 2026 World Cup as one of only eight teams among the 48 finalists with no players born outside the country, highlighting the growing influence of diaspora communities on many national teams.

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Dominant Sabalenka eyes semis while Polish sensation and besieged Auger-Aliassime face threats

The semi-final line-up at the French Open will be completed on Wednesday. World number one and outright favourite Aryna Sabalenka should ease past Diana Shnaider, while we can also look forward to a surprising quarter-final between Anna Kalinskaya and Polish sensation Maja Chwalinska. Meanwhile, top-10 star Felix Auger-Aliassime finds himself besieged by Italian opponents in the top half of the draw. The schedule starts at 11:00 CET.

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Cummins considering skipping 2027 IPL to prioritise away Ashes and World Cup

Australia captain Pat Cummins indicated he might skip the Indian Premier League (IPL) next ⁠year to prioritise a heavy test schedule and the one-day international World Cup.

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New York Knicks expect revenge to be on San Antonio Spurs' mind ahead of NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are bracing for a hard-fought battle from San Antonio when the NBA Finals begin on Wednesday, while the Spurs seek revenge for a loss in the NBA Cup.

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San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says team still enjoying Western Conference final win

Victor Wembanyama says the San Antonio Spurs are still coming down off an emotional high from defeating Oklahoma City to reach the NBA Finals on the eve of the championship series.

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Golden Knights claim Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals with thrilling win at Hurricanes

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals in Raleigh, going up 1-0 in the series.

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All Whites thrashed 4-0 by Haiti in concerning World Cup warm-up

Haiti crushed a shambolic New Zealand 4-0 in a steamy World Cup warmup in Fort Lauderdale, ⁠Florida on Tuesday, delighting a buzzing crowd of Haitian fans and spoiling a milestone match for All Whites captain Chris Wood.

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'Let's shock the world': Arnold urges Iraq to be 'excited' rather than 'scared'

Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their ⁠debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the ‌tournament.

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Morocco cruise past fellow African side Madagascar in friendly ahead of World Cup

Ismael Saibari scored twice ⁠as Morocco eased to a 4-0 victory over Madagascar in a friendly on Tuesday, delivering a confident performance ahead of the World Cup.

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Kane Williamson grateful to be making fifth and final Test appearance at Lord's

New Zealand's Kane Williamson is relishing his return to Lord's as the iconic stadium stages its 150th Test when the Black Caps take on England this week.

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Andrew Flintoff named as new Sydney Thunder head coach

England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff was named Tuesday as head coach of the Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League team said, hailing it as their "most significant off-field acquisition in club history".