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Iran bans sports teams from travelling to countries it deems 'hostile'

Iran has banned ⁠national and club sports teams ‌from travelling to countries ‌it considers hostile ‌until further notice, ‌Iranian media reported on ‌Thursday, citing the Sports Ministry, ‌which said the ⁠move ‌was due to concerns ​over the safety of ​Iranian athletes.

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Captain, leader, record holder: Marten de Roon shows his undying love for Atalanta

With the armband on his arm, Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon celebrated a milestone at the New Balance Arena. And he wanted to dedicate what he had achieved to his former captain, but also, and above all, to the fans of Bergamo.

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🏒 Hockey

Liiga Playoffs: KalPa sneak past HIFK and Assat see off KE in wildcard deciders

The quarter-final line-up for the Liiga play-offs is complete after the final two wildcard round series were decided in game five, as Assat and KalPa progressed at the expense of Kiekko-Espoo and IFK Helsinki.

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🎾 Tennis

Imperious Jannik Sinner crushes Frances Tiafoe to move into Miami Open semi-finals

Jannik Sinner dominated Frances Tiafoe for a 6-2, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Miami Open.

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Guler and Kadioglu combine to help Turkey defeat Romania and book play-off final spot

Turkey are now just one win away from qualification for the FIFA World Cup (WC), eliminating Romania with a narrow 1-0 victory in Istanbul and leaving Ay-Yıldizlilar within touching distance of a first finals appearance since coming third in 2002.

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Starting XI: Elanga starts up front alongside Gyokeres for Sweden against Ukraine

Anthony Elanga will start up front alongside Viktor Gyokeres for Sweden's 2026 World Cup qualification play-off semi-final against Ukraine (20:45 CET).

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Riemer totally reshuffles Danish defense for crucial World Cup qualifier in Copenhagen

Denmark will field five new players in defense compared to the last international match against Scotland when they take on North Macedonia in the crucial World Cup qualifying playoff match tonight at Parken Stadium.

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Nagelsmann looking for 'courageous performance' from Germany in Switzerland friendly

Germany will start revving their engine for this summer's World Cup when they ⁠take on Switzerland in their friendly international in Basel on Friday despite the absence of injured players, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.

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⚾ Baseball

New York Mets' bats unload for five runs off Paul Skenes in first inning

Pittsburgh Pirates ace and reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes didn't last long after being taken out during the first inning of Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets

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Norwegian players unhappy with hotel surroundings before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam

A number of the players in the Norwegian squad are unhappy with the hotel chosen by their FA ahead of the friendly against the Netherlands. Coach Stale Solbakken rejects the criticism.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe hits first home run of 2026 MLB season

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe became the first person to hit a home run for the 2026 MLB season during Thursday's matchup against the New York Mets.

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🏀 Basketball

Inside vs outside: Contrasting identities collide in the upcoming Sweet 16

Opposites attract - and that holds true in college basketball, too. With the Sweet 16 around the corner, fans are set for one of the most exciting matchups as Michigan and Alabama battle for a trip to the Elite 8. Two completely different teams. Contrasting styles. Like oil and water.

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Are Marcus Rashford and Vini Jr. likely to remain at Barcelona and Madrid next season?

With nine games left of the Spanish top-flight season, it would appear to be another straight shoot-out between Barcelona and Real Madrid as to who takes the title this season.

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From Chloe Kelly to Olivia Holdt: The stars to watch out for in the WSL North London derby

While the North London derby has already been played in the Premier League this season, there is still one to come in the Women’s Super League.

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🎾 Tennis

Miami Open LIVE: Sabalenka battles past Rybakina after Zverev sees off Cerundolo

The women's semi-finals take place today, which includes another chapter in the growing rivalry between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner will be looking to book his spot in the last four on the men's side of the tournament.

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🎾 Tennis

Queens Sabalenka & Rybakina clash again in Miami as Muchova eyes first win over Gauff

Following Indian Wells, Miami will also feature a showdown between the dominant forces of women’s tennis, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Before that, Karolina Muchova takes the court to face Coco Gauff, seeking her first win after five straight losses against the American.

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April’s Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs moved to unfamiliar slot

The second Soweto Derby of the Betway Premiership season between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs has been moved to Sunday, 26 April, officials have confirmed. 

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EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine's Minister of Sports on hopes and pressures of possible World Cup qualification

Before Ukraine's World Cup qualification play-off match against Sweden, Flashscore spoke to the country's Minister of Sport Matviy Bidnyi who gave us an insight into what the World Cup participation would mean for the war torn country.

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Why Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb against Italy in the World Cup play-offs

Thursday night sees the World Cup play-offs take place for several countries, and nowhere is the game more intriguing than at Atalanta's New Balance Arena, as Italy takes on Northern Ireland.

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Rodri keeps door open to Real Madrid move as Manchester City contract runs down

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has kept the door open to a possible ⁠move to Real Madrid as he enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League ‌club, saying he cannot turn down the world's top teams and ‌that a return to LaLiga would appeal to him.

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PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Lens postponed to help their Champions League preparations

Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain's visit to ⁠second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 ‌to allow them more time to prepare for ‌their Champions League quarter-final against ‌Liverpool, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said ‌on Thursday.

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📰 Cricket

Vintage Virat Kohli and 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headline 19th IPL season

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, ⁠a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.

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World Cup play-offs LIVE: Bosnia and Czechia beat Wales and Ireland on penalties

The last chance for some of Europe's biggest nations to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is here. Time for selection mistakes and slip-ups is over - it is win or miss out for another four years. It is decision time.

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📰 Racing

Max Verstappen orders reporter to 'get out' of press conference ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen was involved in a flashpoint ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday when he refused to start his press conference until an English journalist had left the room.