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Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
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Marc Bloch, historian and Resistance hero, joins France's Pantheon greats
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Last one the best one? How Messi keeps doing it at World Cup
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Ronaldo 'a role model' says Portugal coach after slow World Cup start
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Savea 'embraces challenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
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North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup
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Savea 'embraces challlenge' of leading All Blacks towards World Cup
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Latin America's resurgent right notches another win in Colombia
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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
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Trump threatens prison for damage to Washington Reflecting Pool
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France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
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Shortages ease in Bolivia as protest roadblocks dismantled
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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
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England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice
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'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
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Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
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France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
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Romanian parliament rejects liberal PM-designate
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US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
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Maduro ouster put Venezuela on 'the right path': interim leader
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Missed penalty spurred 'very angry' Messi to World Cup history
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Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
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Oil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles
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Balogun chases 'inevitable' Messi in wild Golden Boot race
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Defeated Colombian leftist calls for calm after post-vote violence
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Belgium's Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
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Magic Messi makes World Cup history to send Argentina into last 32
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French TV presenter stood down over Doku World Cup comments
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Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
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Former Bayern stalwart Demichelis takes over at RB Leipzig
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Colombian leftist candidate calls for calm after post-vote violence
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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights
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Britons cautiously optimistic after PM's resignation
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Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
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Draper makes winning return at Eastbourne with Murray on his side
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IMF director says Iran war fallout creating 'difficult moment' for Africa
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Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'
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Hormuz: Traffic flows despite Iran's closure announcement
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Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
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Clive Davis: the starmaker who shaped modern music
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Uncapped Coles named in England's T20 squad to face India
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Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens
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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' eyes Downing Street throne
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Oil falls as US waives Iranian crude sanctions
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Dangerous 'heat stress' has surged worldwide, study shows
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England captain Itoje rested for Nations Championship
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Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers
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Paris Saint-Germain's comprehensive victory over Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 suggests they are coming back into the form which swept them to European glory last season, but they have not appeared as motivated in the chase for yet another Ligue 1 crown.
Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top-four surge
Relegation-haunted Tottenham face a crunch clash against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest as the fight for Premier League survival reaches boiling point.
Australia must be 'smart and adapt' to beat Japan in Asian Cup final: coach
Coach Joe Montemurro told his Australia team Friday they must be adaptable and "smart" to win the Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 2010 and avenge two gut-wrenching losses against Japan in the continental final.
Swiatek stunned at Miami Open by 50th-ranked Linette
Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Miami Open second round Thursday as 50th-ranked fellow Pole Magda Linette fought back for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over the six-time Grand Slam champion.
James ties NBA record for most regular-season games played
Basketball superstar LeBron James tied the NBA record for most regular-season games played as his Los Angeles Lakers took on the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Carrick uncertain if Man Utd defender De Ligt will return this season
Michael Carrick admits he doesn't know if Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will play again this season as he struggles with a "difficult" back injury.
Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa League quarters, Villa advance
Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out, while John McGinn inspired Aston Villa's 2-0 win against Lille on Thursday.
Forest beat Midtjylland on penalties to reach Europa League quarters
Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out on Thursday.
New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches
All teams participating in a women's tournament organised by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or assistant after football's governing body passed ground-breaking regulations at its council meeting on Thursday.
Megan Jones to captain England in Women's Six Nations
Megan Jones will captain all-conquering world champions England in the upcoming Women's Six Nations, the Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.
MLS reveals shortened 2027 campaign details
Major League Soccer will play a February-to-May campaign in 2027 to transition into a season schedule that aligns with most football leagues worldwide, organisers announced on Thursday.
FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as scheduled" with "all teams" taking part amid doubts about Iran's presence at the tournament.
Braves outfielder Profar's full MLB season ban upheld: report
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 Major League Baseball season after his appeal of the 162-game doping ban failed, ESPN reported on Thursday.
Cunningham out for NBA Pistons with collapsed lung
Cade Cunningham, who has sparked the Detroit Pistons to the NBA Eastern Conference lead, will miss at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung, the team announced on Thursday.
Fernandez 'completely committed' to Chelsea insists Rosenior
Enzo Fernandez has told Liam Rosenior he is happy at Chelsea and "how passionate he is for this football club" after the midfielder made comments earlier this week suggesting he may not be Stamford Bridge next season.
England cricket chiefs to front up to media over Ashes flop
English cricket chiefs Rob Key and Richard Gould will speak to the media at Lord's on Monday regarding a post-Ashes review into the team's series loss in Australia.
Woltemade deployed too deep to be dangerous at Newcastle, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was because he is being played in the wrong position at club level.
New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision
Morocco's new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi congratulated his country on Thursday on CAF's "well-deserved" decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of his new side.
'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he was "mixing things up" by banking on flexibility as he announced his squad for the March friendlies on Thursday, three months out from the 2026 World Cup.
Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will take to the track in Torun, Poland, this weekend aiming to nab an elusive world indoor 800m title off the back of a new world record.
Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid
Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.
Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will head into the world indoor championships, which run from Friday to Sunday, confidently eyeing a fourth pole vault title, but there is a rival lurking in the wings potentially capable of springing a suprise.
Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson
Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs -- it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.
Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury
Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl received a first Germany call-up while his injured club teammate Jamal Musiala missed out after coach Julian Nagelsmann named his 26-man Germany squad on Thursday.
'Surreal' for F1 world champion Norris to have Tussauds waxwork
Formula One world champion Lando Norris has said it feels "surreal" he will soon be joining other sports stars and celebrities by having a waxwork likeness unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds.
North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup
North Korea reached their first Women's World Cup since 2011 on Thursday with the Philippines also securing a spot at the global showpiece in Brazil next year.
Man Utd boss Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.
Doncic and James power Lakers over Rockets as win streak hits seven
Luka Doncic scored 40 points and LeBron James added 30 on Wednesday to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over Houston 124-116, stretching their NBA win streak to seven games.
Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain their hefty league lead before all eyes turn to the national team's bid to reach the World Cup.
Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'
Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have "a unique experience" staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organising official told AFP six months out from the event, but acknowledged there were concerns about the plan.
World indoor athletics championships: five stand-out events
Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson headline the world indoor athletics championships that kick off in Torun, Poland, on Friday.