France recall Kante and Kolo Muani for decisive World Cup qualifiers
PARIS – France coach Didier Deschamps has recalled familiar faces for the national team’s final two World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, including 2018 world champion N’Golo Kante and 2022 World Cup finalist Randal Kolo Muani. The squad announced by Deschamps was once again […]
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Ten Hag lined up for Ajax coaching return after sacking of Heitinga
AMSTERDAM – Ajax Amsterdam have sacked coach John Heitinga after a poor start to the season that included four successive heavy defeats in the Champions League, with Fred Grim handed the reins on a temporary basis. Assistant coach Marcel Keizer will also depart, while technical […]
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EUROPA LEAGUE Villa win, Forest held but Celtic slump in Denmark
—- Aston Villa’s controversial Europa League tie ended in a 2-0 home win against Maccabi Tel-Aviv thanks to goals from Ian Maatsen and Donyell Malen, while Nottingham Forest were held to a 0-0 draw at Sturm Graz, where Morgan Gibbs-White saw a first-half penalty saved. […]
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Payne: Can technology improve sport without stealing its soul?
AIPS / LAUSANNE: Michael Payne, former marketing director of the International Olympic Committee, used a platform at the SportAccord IF Forum to paint an unsettling picture of how “the relentless change in technology, marketing, and society will strike at the core of what sport is […]
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Milan and Inter seal deal to buy San Siro and clear way for new home
MILAN – AC Milan and Inter Milan have teamed up to complete the acquisition of the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza at San Siro and surrounding land from the city authorities, in a further step towards demolishing the venue and building a new one, the two clubs […]
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FIFA World Cup 2026 – The Playoff Draws
FIFA headquarters to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws — FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws to be held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, 20 November 2025 — Final six nations […]
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Finalists are named for the 2025 Athlete of the Year awards
MONACO – The 12 Athlete of the Year finalists have been confirmed, as the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2025 continues. The top two athletes in each category – track, field and out of stadium – have been chosen from the first round of […]
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England drawn with holders Spain in Women’s World Cup qualifying
ZURICH England have been drawn with Spain in their qualifying group for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Spain beat the Lionesses in the 2023 World Cup final, but England gained revenge when they beat the world champions in the Euro 2025 final in July to […]
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