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Strasbourg take lead into second leg of Conference League knockout tie against Rijeka

RC Strasbourg took control of their UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) round of 16 tie by winning 2-1 away to HNK Rijeka, maintaining their unbeaten run in the competition (W6, D1).

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Parrott at the double as AZ edge Sparta Prague in first leg of last-16 tie

Troy Parrott’s brace ensured AZ edged out Sparta Prague 2-1 in the first leg of this UEFA Conference League last-16 tie, extending the hosts’ all-time unbeaten run against Czech opposition to nine games (W5, D4).

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Dominic Solanke says Tottenham's meltdown in Madrid was 'one in a million'

Tottenham Hotspur's meltdown against Atletico Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 clash was ⁠a one-in-a-million occurrence, according to forward Dominic Solanke.

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Former Dutch international Romeo Castelen sentenced to prison for money laundering

Former Bundesliga player and Dutch international Romeo Castelen has been sentenced by a court in Zwolle to 18 months in prison for money laundering, six months of which are suspended. In addition, he must pay two million euros.

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Carlos Alcaraz makes it 15 wins in a row as Spaniard joins several legends

Carlos Alcaraz continues his phenomenal run in 2026. The Australian Open champion and winner in Doha shows no signs of slowing down at Indian Wells. He has now won 15 matches in a row, and with this fantastic start to the season, he has matched some of the greatest tennis legends. On top of that, he set another record in California and equalled one of the winning streaks of the all-time great Novak Djokovic.

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Haaland’s agent denies talks with Barcelona: 'He’s very happy at Manchester City'

On Thursday, there were reports that one of the candidates for the Barcelona presidency might be negotiating the transfer of Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.

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Donald Trump says Iran are welcome to participate at World Cup but warns it isn't safe

US President Donald Trump ⁠said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer ‌team was welcome to participate in ‌the 2026 World Cup ‌but said he believed ‌it was not appropriate that ‌they be there "for their own life and safety."

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Indian Wells LIVE: Alcaraz sweeps past Norrie as Draper and Swiatek lose

It is quarter-finals day at Indian Wells, with some scintillating match-ups on the cards on both the men's and women's side of the competition. Who can book their spots in the semi-finals of one of tennis' most prestigious competitions?

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EXCLUSIVE: Hanna Lundkvist on life at Man Utd, WSL title race and Old Trafford bow

Leaving the Californian sunshine for the north west of England in winter would take time for anyone to adjust to. However, for Sweden full-back Hanna Lundkvist, time is not something she has been afforded, as she has had to quickly find her feet at her new club, Manchester United.

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EXCLUSIVE: Robert Prosinecki on former teammate Luis Enrique and golden era in Belgrade

Robert Prosinecki, legendary player and Champions League winner with Red Star Belgrade, speaks in an exclusive interview with Flashscore.

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Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds for 190,000 ⁠pounds ($254,201.00) in the men's auction for The Hundred on Thursday, despite media reports that ‌Indian-owned teams might avoid signing cricketers from Pakistan.

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Collin Morikawa pulls out of Players Championship due to back injury

World number four Collin Morikawa ⁠has withdrawn from The Players Championship in Ponte ‌Vedra Beach, Florida, with a ‌back injury after completing ‌one hole, the PGA Tour ‌said.

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Apollo Sports Capitals complete acquisition of majority stake in Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid said on ⁠Thursday that US fund Apollo's sports investment arm Apollo ‌Sports Capital had completed the acquisition ‌of a majority stake ‌in the Spanish soccer club.

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Champions League review: Bayern thrash Atalanta as Valverde scores first career hat-trick

With the play-offs in the rearview mirror, attention turned to the round of 16 over the last two days, and we were treated to some classic Champions League ties in eight fascinating first legs. As always at Flashscore, we reviewed all the big talking points from Tuesday and Wednesday's action.

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Which teams are the main contenders to lift the Europa League trophy in Istanbul?

Thursday night sees the resumption of the Europa League, and the round of 16 has thrown up some very intriguing ties indeed.

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Graham Potter extends contract as Sweden coach until 2030

Sweden coach Graham Potter has ⁠extended his contract until 2030, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) announced on ‌Thursday.

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EPL Gameweek 30: Predictions, best bets and odds

After a thrilling set of round of 16 games in the FA Cup, the Premier League makes a return with exciting fixtures to look forward to.

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Yoane Wissa back in DR Congo squad for World Cup playoff

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa ⁠has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month ‌after missing the Africa Cup of Nations ‌finals at the turn of ‌the year.

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How Fede Valverde and Real Madrid toppled a lacklustre Man City in the Champions League

Real Madrid vs Man City has almost become an annual fixture in the Champions League these days.

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Jack Draper's victory over Novak Djokovic reminded everyone how big a factor he can be

For months, he was off the radar. And when the details about his left arm issues came to light, you had to wonder how it was even possible he was playing again. But Jack Draper wasn’t just aiming for a comeback. At Indian Wells, he’s showing he’s targeting the very top.

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F1 leader George Russell admits talk about championship 'means nothing at this point'

George Russell said Thursday the "championship means nothing at this point" as the Mercedes ace enters the second weekend of the Formula One season top of the pile following victory in Melbourne.

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South Sudan part ways with French coach Nicolas Dupuis after two years in charge

South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) have announced the immediate departure of head coach Nicolas Dupuis, who had served the national team Bright Stars for two years.

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Charles Leclerc hopes Chinese year of the horse a good omen for Ferrari in Shanghai

Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid race there 12 months ago.

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Max Verstappen jokes that he is 'practising with Mario Kart' in dig at new F1 cars

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula 1 cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator.