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The Danish players worth following across Europe's top leagues

Denmark has produced a strong generation of footballers currently plying their trade across Europe's top leagues. From Lisbon to Marseille, Danish players are captaining clubs, contributing in big matches, and influencing results on a regular basis. But which players are worth paying close attention to right now, and what makes them reliable performers?

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'We can win the competition': Strasbourg's Filipe Coelho on Conference League chances

On the eve of their Conference League semi-final against Rayo Vallecano, Strasbourg are going through one of the most remarkable moments in their European history. In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, assistant coach Filipe Coelho opens the doors to the French dressing room, analysing the team's journey in recent years.

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Antoine Griezmann urges Atletico to take second-half bite to Arsenal for return leg

Antoine Griezmann said Atletico Madrid must carry their ⁠second-half snap and snarl into the return leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal after a ‌1-1 first-leg draw on Wednesday that bubbled away without ever truly ‌boiling over.

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Madrid Open LIVE: Andreeva and Kostyuk move into final, Zverev makes semis

It's women's semi-finals day in the Spanish capital, with Mirra Andreeva, Hailey Baptiste, Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova all looking to seal their place in the showpiece event. Meanwhile, on the men's side of the tournament, the remaining two quarter-finals take place.

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Denmark to face World Cup participant on Belgian soil in summer friendly

Denmark will face African World Cup contender DR Congo on 3 June and four days later Ukraine in two friendlies, says the Danish FA.

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Melbourne-based Afghan women's team dreaming of Olympics

Scattered across the globe after fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the country's exiled women footballers ⁠are daring to dream of uniting on the Olympic stage after being given a path back to international soccer.

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Madrid Open women's semi-finals: Andreeva faces Baptiste as Kostyuk meets Potapova

The prestigious Madrid Open will host the women's singles semi-finals this Thursday, featuring a truly unexpected lineup. American Hailey Baptiste will attempt to follow up on her sensational victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka as she faces Mirra Andreeva, the only top-10 player left in the draw. The second final spot will be contested by Marta Kostyuk and lucky loser Anastasia Potapova.

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BBL privatisation off the table after Queensland says no

Cricket Australia said on Thursday it is considering alternatives ⁠to its privatisation plan for the Big Bash League (BBL) after failing to achieve consensus with ‌state members.

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Who are Bafana Bafana’s potential World Cup warm-up opponents: both ranked lower than Lesotho

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the side are trying to set up two low-key warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup against Nicaragua and Puerto Rico … but who are their prospective opponents?

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Arsenal waiting for Julian Alvarez transfer decision as Atleti star considers future

Arsenal are being kept in touch with developments regarding Julian Alvarez’s next transfer decision as the forward weighs up his future.

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What's next for LIV Golf without its Saudi backers?

LIV Golf is exploring a range of strategic opportunities to reposition its business now that ⁠Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is pulling funding from the breakaway circuit after the 2026 season, sources close to the matter told Reuters on ‌Wednesday.

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Flyers eliminate Penguins in overtime, Habs and Golden Knights claim wins

The Philadelphia Flyers became the third team to progress from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday, while the Montreal Canadiens took a 3-2 series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Pistons keep playoff hopes alive with key victory while Rockets beat Lakers

Cade Cunningham kept top-seeded Detroit's NBA playoff run alive against the Orlando Magic, as the Los Angeles Lakers again failed to close out their series with Houston on Wednesday.

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EPL Gameweek 35: Predictions, best bets, and odds

It’s week 35 of the Premier League season, and we finally have a title race on our hands. Football betting analyst Frank Monkhouse offers his six picks inspired by the stats.

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Saudi Arabia set to pull funding from LIV Golf at the end of the season

LIV Golf plans to tell players and staff by Thursday ⁠that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop funding the circuit after this season, the ‌Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Mikel Arteta left irate after late penalty overturned in Arsenal's draw at Atletico

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

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Kostyuk sees off Noskova to continue fine run of form and make Madrid Open semis

Marta Kostyuk posted her 10th consecutive victory, on the back of her title run in Rouen, 7-6 (1), 6-0 over 13th seed Linda Noskova to punch her ticket to a semi-final meeting with lucky loser Anastasia Potapova.

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'It's inspiration for us': Vitor Pereira looking to bring European glory back to Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.

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Canadian government allocates $145 million for World Cup security in Toronto and Vancouver

The Canadian government will ⁠allocate up to $145 million for security during the ‌upcoming World Cup, Canada's public ‌safety minister announced on ‌Wednesday.

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Hyderabad overcome Rickelton's maiden IPL century to beat Mumbai

Ryan Rickelton's maiden IPL century came in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 244 to beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

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🎾 Tennis

Jack Draper to miss the French Open as injury nightmare continues

Jack Draper announced Wednesday he had been ruled out of the French Open with a knee injury.

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PSG defender Hakimi to miss Champions League trip to Bayern with thigh injury

Paris St Germain will be ⁠without right back Achraf Hakimi when they visit Bayern ‌Munich for the second leg of ‌their Champions League semi-final ‌next week due to a ‌thigh injury, the club said ‌on Wednesday.

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Hammarby's Sofia Reidy before Europa Cup final second leg: 'Being hunters suits us'

Trailing by one goal after the first leg of the Europa Cup final in Stockholm against Hacken, the Hammarby players head to Gothenburg with their ambition undiminished.

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery aiming to write 'new chapter' in Europe as Forest loom

Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League semi-final against fellow former European champions Nottingham Forest.