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Ex-captain Henry returns to France squad for women's World Cup
Former captain Amandine Henry was included in France's squad for this year's women's World Cup on Tuesday after a lengthy absence from the international set-up.
Guardiola warns Man City against Champions League final arrogance
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City's stars that their confidence ahead of the Champions League final against Inter Milan cannot slip into arrogance as they aim to complete a historic treble.
Departing Iniesta enjoys Barcelona send-off in Japan
Andres Iniesta said it was "special" to face former club Barcelona in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday as he prepares to leave Japan and continue his illustrious playing career elsewhere.
Rune's rise accompanied by reputation for theatrics
A former French Open junior champion, Holger Rune is touted as a future Grand Slam winner, but controversy has often stalked the 20-year-old Dane on his rise towards the top.
Europa League winners Sevilla extend Mendilibar's contract till 2024
Europa League champions Sevilla have extended coach Jose Luis Mendilibar's contract until June 2024, the Spanish side said Tuesday.
'Embarrassing', 'feral', 'disrespectful': French Open fans under fire
Branded "embarrassing", "disrespectful" and even "feral", French Open fans are under fire for the kind of boisterous behaviour usually associated with the diehard ultras of nearby football giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Djokovic and Alcaraz close in on French Open semi-final showdown
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final Tuesday as Ukraine's Elina Svitolina tackles Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in a politically-charged tussle where the only guarantee will be the absence of a handshake at the match's conclusion.
Three key battles in the Australia v India World Test Championship final
Australia and India meet this week in the second World Test Championship final in a match worth $1.6 million to the winners and $800,000 to the runners-up.
Asensio and Ugarte set for PSG moves after passing medicals
Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio and Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte are set to join Paris Saint-Germain after passing their medicals, a source at the Ligue 1 champions told AFP on Monday.
Benzema admits Madrid departure 'hurts' ahead of Saudi switch
Karim Benzema said leaving Real Madrid "hurts" at a goodbye ceremony Tuesday ahead of his move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.
India captain Rohit coy over Ashwin role in WTC final
India captain Rohit Sharma was tight-lipped on whether star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin would feature in the World Test Championship final starting on Wednesday.
Paris on track for 2024 Olympics, says mayor
Paris is on time and on budget for the 2025 Olympics, the city's mayor said on Tuesday, dismissing concern expressed recently by a senior Olympics official.
New Spurs boss Postecoglou driven by humble roots and memories of dad
Ange Postecoglou has come from humble roots and arriving in Australia by boat as a little boy to take one of the Premier League's biggest jobs.
Tottenham appoint Postecoglou as new manager
Tottenham announced Tuesday they had appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year deal, ending their long wait for a new coach.
Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad: club source
Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday.
Australia coach Arnold backs 'obsessed' Postecoglou for Spurs
Australia coach Graham Arnold backed Ange Postecoglou on Tuesday to "kill" the Tottenham Hotspur job and said his countryman was obsessed with getting to the top.
Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Messi's Argentina
Australia coach Graham Arnold said Tuesday he wants "revenge" over Lionel Messi's Argentina when his side meet the world champions in a Beijing friendly next week.
Singapore to end 180 years of horse racing
More than 180 years of horse racing in Singapore is set to come to an end, with the city-state's only racecourse closing and being redeveloped for housing.
Spurs-bound Postecoglou driven by humble roots and memories of dad
Ange Postecoglou has come from humble roots and arriving in Australia by boat as a little boy to stand on the brink of one of the Premier League's biggest jobs.
World Test final takes centre stage amid T20 boom
The World Test Championship final between Australia and India at the Oval starts Wednesday against a backdrop of fears for the long format given the growth of Twenty20 franchise leagues.
West Ham eye history in Europa Conference League final
West Ham defender Thilo Kehrer has urged his team to make history by winning their first major trophy for 43 years when they face Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.
Inter bidding for Champions League glory but off-field problems persist
Inter Milan are one match away from becoming European champions for the fourth time after an unlikely run to Istanbul but their financial troubles provide a stark contrast to mega-rich opponents Manchester City.
Football's future? Man City eye first Champions League win for state-backed club
Saturday's Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul could mark a definitive turning point in European football.
French Open: Guide to Tuesday's quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz faces a severe test of his French Open title credentials on Tuesday as he closes in on a mouth-watering showdown with 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros.
Pulisic keen to put 'tough' Chelsea season behind him
Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic is hoping to put one of the most challenging seasons of his career behind him when he returns to international duty for the United States against Mexico in next week's CONCACAF Nations League finals in Las Vegas.
Millot double helps keep Stuttgart in Bundesliga
Stuttgart secured their Bundesliga status with a 3-1 victory at Hamburg (6-1 aggregate) in Monday's relegation playoff return leg, ensuring another season in the second division for the fallen giants.
Rune, Haddad Maia win French Open epics as Swiatek enjoys brief encounter
Holger Rune and Beatriz Haddad Maia triumphed in marathon French Open epics which took almost eight hours to complete on Monday while Iga Swiatek required just 31 minutes to move into the quarter-finals.
'Double bounce? That's life', says Rune after French Open flashpoint
World number six Holger Rune reached a second successive French Open quarter-final on Monday in a rollercoaster five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo, shrugging off a controversial incident in the match as "that's life".
In-form Van der Poel targets Tour stage win before Worlds
Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel will return to competition on Saturday in a one-day race in Belgium, to start his warm-up ahead of the Tour de France and the World Championships.
Rune, Haddad Maia win epic French Open duels
Holger Rune and Beatriz Haddad Maia triumphed in marathon French Open epics on Monday as Iga Swiatek attempted to edge closer to becoming the first back-to-back Roland Garros women's champion since 2007.
Injured Willemse named in preliminary France Rugby World Cup squad
Injured lock Paul Willemse was named in France's first Rugby World Cup training squad by the French Rugby Federation on Monday.
Alaphilippe sprints to Dauphine second stage win
France's Julian Alaphilippe won a sprint finish to take Monday's second stage of the Criterium du Dauphine race with compatriot Christophe Laporte holding the leader's yellow jersey.