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Nothing changed about my winning appetite, PSG's Dembele says ahead of UCL final

Speaking at the press conference ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal, PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele spoke about the ambitions and hunger of the reigning champions and gave an update on his health.

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Mirra Andreeva eases past Marie Bouzkova into French Open fourth round

Women's eighth seed Mirra Andreeva blew past Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in the third round at the French Open on Friday.

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Mourinho reportedly signs three-year deal to become Real Madrid manager for second time

The return is official, Jose Mourinho will become the new head coach of Real Madrid. According to The Athletic, the 63-year-old has already signed a contract with the Spanish giants that runs until 2029 and should be unveiled after the upcoming presidential elections are over.

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Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow captain after rock-bottom finish in IPL

Rishabh Pant has given up ⁠the captaincy at Lucknow Super Giants after they finished ‌bottom of the Indian Premier League ‌for the first time, ‌the franchise announced on Friday.

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EXCLUSIVE: William Gallas says Champions League success would 'transform' Arsenal

Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea defender William Gallas has spoken on the Champions League final and the Gunners' prospects in Europe.

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Heliovaara and Patten sweep through Doubles Second Round in straight sets

Harri Heliovaara of Finland and his Men's Doubles partner Henry Patten of Great Britain are through to the Third Round of the 2026 French Open thanks to a comfortable straight sets win (6-1, ) over Mattia Bellucci and Fabian Marozsan.

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Four-time winner Swiatek reaches last 16 at French Open, in-form Kostyuk up next

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Magda Linette in an all-Polish encounter.

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'Might request a morning match': French Open sensation Kouame stressed for PSG's UCL final

Teenage French Open sensation Moise Kouamé said he might request a morning match on Saturday to catch Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League final.

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Barcelona reportedly offer €100m to Atletico Madrid to sign Julian Alvarez

Barcelona are looking to make a huge statement this summer by signing some of Europe's biggest talents.

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Gianni Infantino hails Gor Mahia for clinching record FKF Premier League crown

The president of the world football governing body (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has congratulated Kenyan giants Gor Mahia for clinching the 2025/26 FKF Premier League crown.

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Becoming the Football State: Hungary's reinvention ahead of the Champions League Final

When the Champions League final arrives in Budapest, European football will see the polished version of modern Hungarian football. A gleaming national stadium, packed streets, a festival on the historical main square and a capital eager to present itself as one of the continent’s sporting hubs. What visitors may not immediately see is how much Hungarian football has changed over the past 15 years.

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Ibrahima Konate set to leave Liverpool for free after failed contract talks

Expected to extend his stay at Liverpool, French central defender Ibrahima Konate is now unlikely to do so. He is free to sign with any club he chooses for the 2026/27 season.

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Sweden's hockey team rage against referees after brutal tackle left player in wheelchair

The Swedish national hockey team was furious with the referees after the quarter-final defeat (1-3) against Switzerland at the World Championships, when Oscar Sundqvist left the arena in a wheelchair after a brutal tackle by New Jersey star Timo Meier.

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Unstoppable force meets immovable object: Key stats ahead of the Champions League final

Saturday evening sees the 2025/26 season come to a close as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest.

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'They have a holiday when Barcelona play Madrid': Arnold's love for football-crazy Iraq

Iraq's veteran Australian coach Graham Arnold is hoping his team can pull off a shock on their return to the World Cup stage after a remarkable and gruelling journey to this year's tournament in North America.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former West Ham coach Jurcevic believes side can 'bounce back' from relegation

Despite relegation from the Premier League, former West Ham coach Nikola Jurcevic is backing them to bounce straight back from the Championship at the first time of asking.

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All Whites defender gains more than one million Instagram followers overnight

New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed football account after an influencer identified him as the "least known" player in the competition and called for fans to boost his posts.

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New Zealand goalkeeper Woud postpones wedding for World Cup

Auckland FC goalkeeper Michael Woud has had to put his wedding plans on hold ⁠after being selected in New Zealand's squad for the World Cup, but he says taking part in soccer's biggest tournament ‌is not a bad reason to cancel.

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Volpato joins Socceroos World Cup camp four years after snubbing Australia

Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has ⁠decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp ‌in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, ‌Football Australia said on Friday.

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One of the World Cup favourites will have no players in the Champions League final

A candidate to defend their World Cup crown in Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, Argentina will have no representatives in the final of the UEFA Champions League in Budapest this weekend, except for Gabriel Heinze, who will be sitting on the Arsenal bench.

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Abdo and Tiley to work together on global tennis innovation

Incoming Tennis Australia (TA) chief executive Andrew Abdo will join forces with outgoing boss Craig Tiley to push a ⁠reform agenda for global tennis, with the two South Africans emerging as key powerbrokers on opposite sides of the Pacific.

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Goal-hungry Erling Haaland to finally take centre stage at World Cup with Norway

Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage.

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French Open LIVE: Fonseca stuns Djokovic & Ruud pulls off comeback on dramatic day

We’ve reached the last-32 stage at Roland Garros, and after a couple of monumental upsets in the previous round, it promises to be a high-stakes Friday in the French capital.

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Mikel Arteta's side stand on the brink of becoming Arsenal's greatest-ever team

This Arsenal team have already etched themselves into the history books, becoming the side that ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title. One of the biggest clubs in the world, dripping in a rich heritage and bundles of glory, Mikel Arteta has made them a powerhouse in world football once more, and they now prepare for a Champions League final against defending champions PSG.