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Ailing Novak Djokovic suffers first-round defeat to Mariano Navone at US Open

Four-time US Open winner Novak Djokovic suffered a 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 defeat to Argentina's Mariano Navone at the first round of the US Open, marking just the third time that he has fallen in the opening round of a major.

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Atletico Madrid's Alvarez resumes training with Barcelona running out of time to seal deal

Julian Alvarez returned to ⁠Atletico Madrid training on Sunday amid continuing speculation about Barcelona's pursuit ‌of the Argentine forward.

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'There are no words': Miami coach gushes over Messi after Montreal masterclass

Inter Miami interim coach Guillermo Hoyos ran out of superlatives for Lionel ⁠Messi after the Argentine playmaker scored four goals in a Major League Soccer match for the first ‌time in his career to inspire a 7-1 thrashing of CF ‌Montreal on Saturday.

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Djokovic headlines opening day of US Open with Pegula and Venus also on court

Four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the first night session of the US Open, kicking off his latest quest for an elusive 25th Grand Slam title against Argentina's Mariano Navone on Sunday.

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Mofokeng set for Anderlecht derby as Dithejane and Makhanya face key tests

It will be another busy weekend for most of South Africa’s overseas contingent playing in major leagues. Here is a round-up of who is playing and when (kick-off times are South African).

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Goals guaranteed in London as swashbuckling Tottenham face resurgent Newcastle

Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United on Saturday evening, and there will likely be much to admire for the home supporters.

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Inter Miami bring in Kily Gonzalez in hopes of ending winless slump

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Thursday appointed his fellow Argentine Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez as new head coach of the reigning Major League Soccer champions.

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Argentinian wizard scores twice as Benfica make light work of Danish champions

Argentinian wizard Gianluca Pretianni was man of the match when he scored twice to help Benfica to a 3-1 win against Danish champions AGF in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying clash. The Portuguese giants won 6-3 on aggregate to book their ticket for the tournament.

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Atletico Madrid chief reiterates they will 'never, ever' let Julian Alvarez join Barcelona

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin slammed the door on Barcelona's ⁠pursuit of Julian Alvarez on Thursday, accusing the Catalan club of dishonesty and saying the Argentine forward would "never, ever" be sold to ‌them.

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Atletico Madrid board categorically rule out selling Julian Alvarez to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously backed the club's stance on ⁠Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, ruling out any talks with Barcelona and saying there was "zero consideration" of a transfer ‌to the Catalan club.

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Alpine confirm Franco Colapinto to keep seat in unchanged driver lineup in 2027

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will continue to ⁠race for Renault-owned Alpine next season in an unchanged lineup with ‌Frenchman Pierre Gasly, the Formula One team ‌said on Thursday.

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Uncertainty rocks Kenyan Premier League as High Court halts Saturday kick-off date

After two months of pre-season and clubs strengthening their squad, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League will not kick off as planned after the High Court at Milimani declined the Federation’s urgent application seeking to lift orders blocking the 2026/27 league’s commencement on Saturday.

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Flick indicates Barcelona may not sign another striker as Atleti resist Alvarez sale

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday that the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new striker if they fail in their bid to lure Argentinian star Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid.

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MLS fines Messi for striking opponent during Miami's draw with Philadelphia

Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs' 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

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FIFA ban Leandro Paredes for World Cup final brawl and hand Argentina large fine

Argentinian midfielder Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 matches due to the "incidents" that occurred at the end of the World Cup final lost against Spain, FIFA announced on Friday.

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Ghana midfielder Partey joins Al Shabab as free agent after Villarreal departure

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ⁠has signed a one-year deal with Saudi ‌Pro League side Al Shabab, ‌the club said ‌on Friday, after leaving ‌Villarreal at the end of ‌his contract last season.

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James Harden re-signs with Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of NBA season

As expected, James Harden has re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which could be the last franchise for the 2018 MVP.

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Alonso refuses to confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea amid exit rumours

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.

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Alvarez 'focused' amid transfer links, insists new Atleti teammate Romero

New Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero said Thursday he sees his teammate and Argentina compatriot Julian Alvarez as "really focused" and "eager to keep scoring goals" despite his attempt to leave the club.

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Girona sign Ghana defender and free agent Abdul Mumin on three-year deal

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Djokovic knocked out of Cincinnati Masters at first hurdle, Zverev & Eala advance

Novak Djokovic suffered in the second set from punishing heat and humidity on Saturday but made a match of it before falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Argentine Thiago Tirante in what could be the Serb's last appearance at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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Atletico Madrid sign Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham

Atletico Madrid signed 2022 World Cup-winning centre-back Cristian Romero from Tottenham on Saturday for a fee reported to be 40 million euros (£34.3m) including add-ons.

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Too little too late for Goteborg as Gent progress in Conference League

Goteborg scored a late equaliser to draw away at Gent in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League (UECL), but it wasn't enough to prevent defeat on aggregate to the Belgian side.

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Roma announce signing of Argentina full-back Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid

AS Roma completed the signing of Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning right-back Nahuel Molina from Spanish side Atletico Madrid, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.