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NFL starting to tap into African market with annual competitions

The NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.

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Defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks sold to billionaire Kholsa's group

An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team announced on Saturday.

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Lahti inflict defeat on HJK as TPS and Gnistan close in on Veikkausliiga leaders

Newly-promoted Lahti are celebrating a famous Veikkausliiga win over record Finnish champions HJK, which opened the door for TPS and Gnistan to pick up three points and drag HJK into the mid-table battle.

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Patrick Berg: Norway's midfield 'Mentalist' who could lead them to World Cup glory

Bodo/Glimt central midfielder Patrick Berg has been one of Norway's most influential players during the World Cup. Adding to his fame during the tournament, Berg has been physically compared to 'Mentalist' actor Simon Baker, which has made him go viral on TikTok and Instagram. Flashscore has looked into his background and some of his most impressive statistics during the World Cup.

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Why Mo Salah and Egypt could find it difficult to topple Lionel Messi's Argentina

Much of the focus of the Argentina v Egypt World Cup Round of 16 clash is likely to be centred on how influential Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah will be for their respective countries.

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Sandro Tonali says Roberto De Zerbi influential as he closes in on Tottenham move

Sandro Tonali is set to leave Newcastle to sign for Tottenham in a deal worth up to £100 million, and has already spoken about his reasoning behind the move - despite it not yet being officially confirmed.

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Danish striker Isaksen become fourth Lazio player to undergo groin surgery within a year

Italian Serie A club Lazio has confirmed that Gustav Isaksen has undergone surgery today to resolve a long-standing groin inflammation. It's unknown how long he will be ruled out for. Gustav Isaksen has become the fourth Lazio player to undergo groin surgery in less than a year, as the club is planning to make drastic changes in the medical department.

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Terrion Arnold released by Detroit Lions after recent arrest in Florida

The NFL Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold on Monday after his arrest last week in Florida on eight felony charges in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping.

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From Falcao to Diaz: Colombia’s strong connection with Liga Portugal in recent history

Portugal and Colombia will face each other this Sunday for the first time in an official match, in the final round of Group K at the 2026 World Cup. Despite this being a first-ever meeting at the World Cup, Colombian influence has long been felt in Portuguese football.

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'We're probably going home': Scotland manager Clarke candidly assesses Brazil defeat

Scotland coach Steve Clarke thinks his team are heading home from their first World ⁠Cup in 28 years after what he viewed as a largely self-inflicted 3-0 loss to Brazil in their final Group C match on Wednesday.

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Senegal’s Moussa Niakhate reveals strategy to limit Erling Haaland’s influence for Norway

Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate had revealed that stopping forward Erling Haaland will be key for the West Africans to beat Norway in their second fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Monday.

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40 years since the famous Argentina vs England clash: 'I wish the match had never ended'

The stage was the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where the English and Argentinians faced off for a place in the semi-finals. Four years after the Falklands conflict, this encounter was destined to be talked about forever. Recalling what happened is the match referee himself.

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EXCLUSIVE: Roque Junior on why Brazil aren't a World Cup favourite and Neymar's influence

Defender Roque Junior made history with the Brazil national team by becoming World Cup champions in 2002.

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England's Henderson praises 'big-game' Bellingham amid outside noise

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, saying the polarising 22-year-old ⁠is central to the team despite outside scrutiny and that his influence is often misunderstood.

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Czech billionaire Kretinsky to become largest shareholder in West Ham United

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the largest shareholder of football club West Ham. His company, 1890 Holdings, will acquire a significant stake from the Gold family, increasing his influence to around 43 per cent.

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The trio of refugees looking to drive Australian World Cup success

Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian ⁠soccer at the World Cup and look to answer the nation's call for goals.

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Chiefs sign Mahomes to first NFL contract worth over half a billion

The Kansas City Chiefs have reworked superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes's contract to extend his tenure through 2033, with the revamped deal worth a historic reported total of $504.75 million.

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France to beat Spain to clinch 2026 World Cup title according to economists

France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest ⁠flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation.

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White House official confirms Iran players granted visas to enter the US for World Cup

Iran's World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White ⁠House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries.

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New Zealand's Tim Payne meets the man who made him famous

New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as he gifted the influencer who boosted his popularity with a playing shirt.

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Russell Wilson confirms retirement from NFL as Super Bowl winner heads to broadcast booth

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media video confirming his move from the NFL field to the broadcast booth.

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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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Odell Beckham Jr. reunites with Giants after eight years on new deal

Odell Beckham Jr., who helped the Los Angeles Rams win the 2022 Super Bowl, signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants on Monday, returning to the NFL club where he became a star.

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Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown blockbuster trades take NFL world by storm

Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, while wide receiver A.J. Brown went from Philadelphia to the New England Patriots.