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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.

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Warren warns Joshua defeat in warm-up would 'kill' awaited Fury fight

Veteran boxing promoter Frank Warren has warned Anthony Joshua that defeat by Kristian Prenga would "kill" plans for a long-awaited clash against fellow British former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

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Inter Turku go level at top of Veikkausliiga after home draw with HJK

Inter Turku remained unbeaten in the 2026 Veikkausliiga after a goal each in quick succession ensured a 1-1 draw at home to HJK.

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Liverpool's Salah injury not as bad as first feared and could return before season's end

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to play ⁠for the Premier League side again this season, with the club ‌saying on Wednesday that the muscle injury he ‌suffered is not as serious ‌as first thought.

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Penalty drama steals show as Atleti & Arsenal draw first leg of Champions League semi

Atletico Madrid and Arsenal played out a competitive 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-final, which was dominated by penalty drama.

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Jannik Sinner ends run of Spanish sensation Rafael Jodar in Madrid Open quarters

Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6(0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

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BIG PETE: The evolution of data in football. How would Cech fit into the modern game?

In the latest episode of the Big Pete series by Flashscore and CANAL+, Petr Čech dives into the world of modern football analytics together with data specialist Jonathan Whitmore from Opta. They discuss how working with data has changed—from the days when players took handwritten notes about their opponents, to today’s era of detailed statistics and video analysis. They also show why numbers alone aren’t enough, and how misinterpreting data can lead to a completely distorted view of both players and the game itself.

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Canada's run at the 2026 World Cup: Co-hosts bow out at the Round of 16

Even though they qualified directly as co-hosts alongside the United States and Mexico, Canada hoped to make a significant mark on this year's FIFA World Cup. Playing in front of their home fans in Toronto and Vancouver, the Canucks secured a spot in the knockout rounds after picking up four points from their three group-stage matches.

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Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk appealing four-year ban handed to him by the FA

Mykhailo Mudryk has been sanctioned by the English Football Association in a doping case, with the Ukrainian international receiving a four-year suspension.

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Zaragoza goalkeeper Andrada banned for 13 games for punching opponent

The Spanish football federation banned Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches on Wednesday after he punched a Huesca player in the face.

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Why Florentino Perez is right to consider bringing Jose Mourinho back to Real Madrid

News that the preferred choice of Florentino Perez to become Real Madrid's new manager is Jose Mourinho has seemingly been met with incredulity in some quarters.

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Ghana at the 2026 World Cup: A round of 32 exit after a promising start

The Black Stars were knocked out of the round of 32 stage of the 2026 World Cup after losing 1-0 to Colombia courtesy an early goal from Jhon Arias at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Friday.

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Lucky loser Anastasia Potapova makes history in Madrid with semi-final run

Anastasia Potapova has turned tennis heartbreak into history by becoming ⁠the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final after her thrilling 6-1, ‌6-7(4), 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid ‌Open on Wednesday.

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Haaland under heavy fire in Norway for becoming global ambassador for beer company

Manchester City ace and Norwegian international striker Erling Haaland has come under heavy fire in Norway after starring in a global advertising campaign for American beer company Budweiser.

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Felicia Schroder ahead of Europa Cup final second leg: 'A dream to be European champion'

On the eve of the second leg of the UEFA Europa Cup final against Hammarby, Felicia Schroder, Hacken's young attacking prodigy who scored the winner in the 1-0 win in the first leg, is approaching the finale of the all-Swedish duel with unwavering determination.

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EXCLUSIVE: Arda Turan on coaching Shakhtar, playing with Messi & Turkey's World Cup hopes

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan was regarded as one of the finest footballers Turkey have ever produced. After coming through the ranks at Galatasaray and being named club captain at just 21, Turan moved to Spain, where he played an integral role in winning LaLiga titles with both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. A gorgeous footballer blessed with so much natural ability, he also made 100 appearances for his country, becoming the sixth-most capped player in their history.

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The data behind a truly epic Champions League semi-final between PSG and Bayern

The first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich promised much, and it's safe to say that it delivered on all fronts.

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Bayern coach Kompany promises 'even more' in second leg after nine-goal epic with PSG

Bayern Munich will be looking for a repeat of their goal bonanza ⁠when they host holders PSG in their Champions League semi-final return leg next week, with ‌Tuesday's 5-4 loss in France breaking the record for most goals in ‌a last-four game of the competition.

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Italian golfer Pavan recovering well after falling down elevator shaft in horror accident

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan said he hopes to be ⁠able to make a full swing within a year as he continues his recovery ‌from serious back and shoulder injuries sustained when he ‌fell three stories down an open elevator ‌shaft in South Africa.

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Reginald Asibwa on why AFC Leopards lost Mashemeji derby to Gor Mahia

AFC Leopards legend Reginald Asibwa has digested the outcome of the FKF Premier League Mashemeji derby, and concluded the reason why his favourite club suffered a 1-0 defeat against sworn rivals Gor Mahia on Sunday.

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Which 10 players have made the most appearances at the FIFA World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup has been the center of some of the most iconic performances in football history. It's been a platform to watch some of the greatest players of all time unfold their potential as multi-time Ballon d'Or winners, and all-time football legends have made their impact on the tournament. As the clock counts down towards football's greatest spectacle this summer, Flashscore provides you with the list of players who have played the most games in the tournament's history.

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Sabalenka credits 'really brave' tennis from Baptiste in shock Madrid Open loss

Hailey Baptiste offered a glimpse of how Aryna Sabalenka can be ⁠unsettled on clay after mixing forays to the net with changes of pace to save six ‌match points and prevail over the world number one in their ‌Madrid Open quarter-final on Tuesday.