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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup

Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year's World Cup by becoming his country's all-time top scorer, and on Monday he will hit another when the France skipper wins his 100th international cap against Iraq.

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Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup

Watkins ready for England super-sub role at World Cup

Ollie Watkins admitted he cannot emulate hotshot Harry Kane but is ready to reprise his Euro 2024 super-sub role for England at the World Cup.

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Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic

Yamashita tops Woad in playoff to win Meijer LPGA Classic

Miyu Yamashita birdied the first playoff hole to beat Lottie Woad in a duel of rising stars at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan, on Sunday.

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Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins

Clark leads Burns by one as US Open back-nine drama begins

Wyndham Clark clung to a one-stroke lead over fellow American Sam Burns after playing the front nine in Sunday's final round of the US Open at blustery Shinnecock.

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Syria president denies wanting to intervene in Lebanon after Trump remarks

Syria president denies wanting to intervene in Lebanon after Trump remarks

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa denied on Sunday that his country sought to intervene militarily in Lebanon where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested Damascus could get involved.

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Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria

Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria

The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday.

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Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson

Saudi critics must be 'realists', says Donis after Spain lesson

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he remains "proud" of his players as he called for realism in the wake of a 4-0 World Cup thrashing by Spain on Sunday.

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Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta

Brazil must adapt to loss of injured Raphinha at World Cup, says Paqueta

Brazil must find a way to overcome the loss of injured star Raphinha as quickly as possible, midfielder Lucas Paqueta said Sunday, as Carlo Ancelotti's side prepare for their final group game of the World Cup against Scotland.

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Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard

Serena Williams given Wimbledon singles wildcard

Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.

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'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout

'Absurd' to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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