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EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Costa dreams of Brazil and Argentina final at World Cup

From his surprising experience in Serie D with Chievo Verona to Ancelotti's Brazil and Neymar, passing through Juventus and Guardiola, whom he calls "the greatest coach in history", Douglas Costa opens up to Flashscore in this exclusive interview.

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Nantes star Mostafa Mohamed a surprise omission from Egypt's 2026 World Cup squad

Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed has been left out of ⁠Egypt's preliminary squad for next month's World Cup but uncapped teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, who plays for ‌the Barcelona under-19 team, was included.

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Scottie Scheffler glad to be back home as he prepares to defend PGA Tour CJ Cup title

As Scottie Scheffler's life continues to evolve on and off the course the world number one was happy to be home this week to defend his title at the PGA Tour CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Mckinney, Texas.

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Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha unconvinced by Africa's 2026 World Cup chances

Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.

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Antonelli seeks fourth consecutive victory as Formula 1 arrives at Canadian Grand Prix

Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers' title bid this weekend, but expects a robust response from Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Aston Villa captain John McGinn invites Prince William to join Europa League party

Aston Villa captain John McGinn invited Prince William to join his side's Europa League victory party after the royal watched their 3-0 win in Wednesday's final against Freiburg.

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How England could end up with six teams in the Champions League (again) next season

As Aston Villa celebrate their UEFA Europa League win, a couple of Premier League teams were also grinning at seeing the Villans capture continental glory.

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Two stats for each team following Aston Villa's Europa League victory over Freiburg

Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final saw Aston Villa defeat Freiburg 3-0 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul to win their first-ever UEL trophy. Looking back at the match, here are two stats for each side.

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Oklahoma City Thunder level series with San Antonio Spurs as league MVP plays key role

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled the Oklahoma City Thunder level with San Antonio on Wednesday, as the defending NBA champions won their second heavyweight Western Conference finals clash 122-113.

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Golden Knights stun Avalanche to take first game of Western Conference final

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the President's Trophy winners Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on the road to open the Western Conference final, taking a 1-0 series lead.

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Julian Schuster encourages his Freiburg players to focus on positives despite defeat

Freiburg coach Julian Schuster urged his players ⁠to take pride in their run to a first European showpiece even though they were left disappointed after being ‌beaten 3-0 by Aston Villa in Wednesday’s Europa League final.

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Green's powerplay double keeps Kolkata in playoffs hunt

Cameron Green's season-best bowling figures helped restrict Mumbai Indians to 147 in a win that kept Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within reach of the top-four.

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Black Starlets eliminated from U-17 AFCON by cruel draw of lots despite South Africa win

Ghana finished third in Group D on equal points with Algeria after an agonising tiebreaker, but retain a chance to reach the U-17 World Cup through a playoff against Uganda.

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Cleveland Cavaliers coach defends star and regrets 'collective' defensive errors in loss

Defiant Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson insisted the Cavaliers can bounce back after an epic fourth-quarter collapse against the New York Knicks in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

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Unai Emery wants to see Aston Villa use Europa League glory to ignite new era for club

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era.

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Rafael Nadal aims for honesty and transparency in Netflix documentary

Tennis great Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he sought to be "transparent" and "honest" in his forthcoming Netflix documentary series, speaking to AFP at a preview event ahead of its release.

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Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans reveals secret behind volley that inspired Europa triumph

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans revealed his superb opener in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg was the result of just one day's practice.

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Willem II take tumble as FC Volendam strike first in relegation play-off final

FC Volendam head into Saturday's relegation play-off final with a 2-1 lead after beating Willem II in Tilburg on Wednesday evening.

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Novak Djokovic confirms Viktor Troicki as new coach ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic will head into the French Open with a revamped coaching setup, with Viktor Troicki stepping in as head coach, the 24-time Grand Slam champion confirmed on Wednesday.

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The phenom of Long Island: Matthew Schaefer's road to NHL Rookie of the Year

The New York Islanders didn’t enter 2026 on the right foot, dropping their first matchup of the year on home ice to the Utah Mammoth. A couple of days later, the Islanders skated in front of their fans once again, with a shot at redemption. Knowing losing twice in a row wasn’t an option, the home team came out gritty and focused.

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Clinical Aston Villa ease past Freiburg to end 30-year wait for major trophy in style

Exactly three decades on from their last piece of major silverware, Aston Villa ended their 44-year wait for European glory with a dominant 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final at Besiktas Park, prolonging the German side’s wait for their first major trophy. 

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Sweden hit Slovenia for six to get their World Championship back on track

Sweden put six unanswered goals past Slovenia in the first 40 minutes of their Group B clash in the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship, improving their record to two wins and two defeats so far.

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Aston Villa win Europa League to lift first trophy since 1996

Aston Villa have won the Europa League, defeating Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul courtesy of two stunning goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia, and an effort from Morgan Rogers, to capture their first trophy since the League Cup in 1996.

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Southampton lose appeal to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final

Southampton have lost their appeal to overturn their expulsion from the Championship play-off final, meaning Middlesbrough will definitely take their place in Saturday's showpiece event against Hull City after the Saints admitted to spying on rival teams.