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Mexico's Sheinbaum and Spanish king use World Cup to mend diplomatic rift

Against a backdrop of World Cup good vibes, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish King Felipe VI on Thursday eased diplomatic tensions following Mexico's demand for an apology over the colonial-era conquest.

Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider

A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider.

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Swiatek advances at French Open as Djokovic faces Fonseca

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the last 16 of the French Open on Friday, while Novak Djokovic will seek to capitalise on an unexpectedly open draw following the shock exit of Jannik Sinner.

Andreeva sweeps into last 16 at French Open

Women's eighth seed Mirra Andreeva blew past Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in the third round at the French Open on Friday.

McCullum urges England to 'box smart' like New Zealand

England coach Brendon McCullum said his side can learn from a New Zealand side who "box smart" when they face his native country in an upcoming three-Test series.

France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery

France and Toulon wing Gael Drean will undergo heart surgery for a genetic condition which will sideline him for several months, his club head coach Pierre Mignoni said on Friday.

Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over

Jhonatan Narvaez has dropped out of the Giro d'Italia, his team said on Friday, ending the Ecuadorian's bid for the points jersey currently held by Paul Magnier.

Swiatek qualifies for French Open last 16

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Magda Linette in an all-Polish encounter.

France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports

France defender Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, according to multiple reports in the British media on Friday.

Loyalty could be fatal to Argentina's World Cup title defence, says Bertoni

Argentina are contenders to successfully defend their World Cup crown but their chances will be undermined if coach Lionel Scaloni relies too much on the players who triumphed four years ago, Argentine great Daniel Bertoni told AFP.

Azmoun: Iran's absent talisman unafraid of controversy

Sardar Azmoun is Iran's third top scorer in history with a successful club career behind him but is set to miss out on the 2026 World Cup in an exclusion shadowed by political controversy.

'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy

Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Small told AFP, for an event he labelled "the biggest circus in town."

Rayasi's Bordeaux-Begles expecting 'tough' Top 14 run-in

Bordeaux-Begles' Fiji winger Salesi Rayasi says claiming a French Top 14 and Champions Cup double will be a challenge before they head to Toulon in the league on Sunday.

Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG

Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are themselves targeting back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday.

Argentina eye World Cup double ahead of Group J opener

Holders Argentina arrive at the World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title.

Norway's natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stage

Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage.

Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup

After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America.

France headline tough World Cup Group I as Mbappe faces Haaland

Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France arrive at this World Cup as one of the leading contenders, but the planet's top-ranked team face stiff tests against Senegal and Norway in Group I, which also features outsiders Iraq.

Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation game

With Jannik Sinner's shock French Open exit blowing the men's draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the opportunity in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country's talisman as they aim to retain the trophy in North America.

Football eyes NFL throne says 1994 World Cup architect

Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup – the tournament that forced America to take football seriously – Alan Rothenberg believes soccer is firmly on track to replace the NFL as the most popular sport in the United States.

Aliens and fine art for 'weird kid' who became top MMA fighter

Her mum thought she was a "weird kid" when she wanted to study art, she forged a path for black women in mixed martial arts and her family was at the centre of an alien mystery.

Japan bans photos at beach volleyball after 'malicious' pictures

Spectators at a top beach volleyball competition in Japan this weekend will be banned from taking photos or videos after organisers said fans had been responsible for "malicious" shots of players.

Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against Thunder

Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points as the San Antonio Spurs forced a decisive game seven in their thrilling NBA Western Conference finals series against Oklahoma City, leading throughout an emphatic 118-91 win Thursday.

Moana Pasifika prepare to bid farewell to Super Rugby

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has urged his financially stricken team to go out on a high as the Super Rugby club prepare to play their final match, barring a last-minute reprieve.

Columbus Fury Names Dave Boos Head Coach

Veteran Volleyball Coach and Former University of Florida Associate Head Coach Brings Nearly Three Decades of Experience, Player Development Expertise and a Player-Forward Vision to Columbus

New Zealand World Cup player becomes social media star with influencer help

New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed football account after an influencer identified him as the "least known" player in the competition and called for fans to boost his posts.

Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

Up to Serena to announce comeback, says reported doubles partner Mboko

Serena Williams' reported future doubles partner Victoria Mboko says it is up to the tennis great to announce a potential comeback to the sport next month.

NBA teams approve anti-tanking reforms

NBA teams on Thursday approved reforms intended to discourage teams from deliberately losing games in order to receive better players in the following season's draft.

Nice back Tunisia defender Ali Abdi amid threats for missing play-off

Tunisian international Ali Abdi on Thursday received the backing of his French club Nice amid a "barrage of threats" for joining his national team before the Ligue 1's side crucial play-off.

Osaka says possible Serena Williams return would be 'entertaining'

Naomi Osaka said she would be "entertained" by a return to tennis from Serena Williams, after reports claimed the American great could play doubles at the Queen's tournament in London next month.

Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka through

Jannik Sinner succumbed to illness and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out of the French Open on Thursday, blowing the men's tournament wide open, as Aryna Sabalenka safely avoided a similar fate to progress.

Defending champion Gauff reaches French Open third round

Coco Gauff continued her French Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif in the second round on Thursday.

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