Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory
For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.
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Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer.
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England brace for Croatia reunion in World Cup Group L
Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.
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DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises
Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence as the vast central Africa nation reels from health and security crises.
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Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash
For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen.
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Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown.
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Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil
The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros -- has fueled a tennis fever among the youth in his home country, Brazil.
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'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final
It is said that opposites attract and Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attack propelled them into Saturday's intriguing Champions League final clash against a tight-fisted Arsenal side in Budapest.
Read moreCanadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial
The Canadian man who sold poison to distressed people worldwide pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide but avoided a murder trial, an outcome one victim's father branded "a disgrace."
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Novelist Leonardo Padura on life, writing in an uncertain Cuba
In Cuba, "reality doesn't knock, it opens the door and barges into your house", said author Leonardo Padura in an interview with AFP, reflecting on the uncertainty gripping his country under mounting pressure from Washington.
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