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France erased a 2-0 first-leg deficit and triumphed in a dramatic penalty shootout to eliminate Croatia and book their spot in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals. After a frustrating first half in Paris, Michael Olise sparked the comeback with a stunning free-kick

Virgil van Dijk and the Netherlands were left heartbroken after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Spain ended their UEFA Nations League campaign in Valencia. The thrilling quarter-final had finished 3-3 after extra time, with the Dutch scoring two penalties during

Raul Jimenez struck twice, including a stoppage-time penalty, as Mexico edged Panama 2-1 to claim their first CONCACAF Nations League title at SoFi Stadium. Jimenez opened the scoring in the 8th minute, heading in Roberto Alvarado’s pinpoint cross, but Adalberto Carrasquilla equalized

With Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes hanging in the balance, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his team to stay focused ahead of Tuesday’s crucial clash against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Fresh off

Patrik Schick scored twice as the Czech Republic edged past the Faroe Islands 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Hradec Králové. Schick opened the scoring in the first half, heading in after a Lukáš Červ assist from a corner. The

Sean Brady shocked the London crowd with a dominant performance, submitting Leon Edwards in the fourth round of their welterweight bout at UFC London. The 32-year-old American controlled the fight with superior grappling before sealing victory with a guillotine choke, handing Edwards

Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff all secured their places in the Miami Open last 16, each advancing in different ways. World No.1 Sabalenka made light work of Elena-Gabriela Ruse, taking the first set 6-1 before the Romanian retired early in

The Indiana Pacers held off a late rally from the Brooklyn Nets to secure a 108-103 victory on Saturday, extending their winning streak to four games. Returning from injury, Tyrese Haliburton delivered a 16-point, 12-assist double-double, while Pascal Siakam led Indiana with

Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari, controlling the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race from pole position on Saturday. The seven-time world champion crossed the line ahead of Oscar Piastri’s McLaren and Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, marking a milestone moment in

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni praised his squad’s depth after a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Friday’s World Cup qualifier, despite missing key stars Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, and Paulo Dybala due to injury. With the match heading for a draw, Thiago Almada

Egypt tightened their grip on Group A with a 2-0 win over Ethiopia, as Mohamed Salah and Zizo found the net to push them five points clear at the top. Burkina Faso, meanwhile, climbed into second after a 4-1 thrashing of Djibouti.

George Foreman, the iconic two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and thriving entrepreneur, has passed away at the age of 76. His family shared the news of his peaceful death on March 21, 2025, surrounded by those he loved. In a heartfelt statement

The Super Eagles achieved a vital 2-0 victory against Rwanda on Friday, enhancing their prospects for FIFA World Cup qualification. Victor Osimhen initiated the scoring in the 11th minute and extended the lead just before halftime, providing Nigeria with a solid advantage

Matheus Cunha has been handed an additional one-match ban and fined £50,000 after admitting to improper conduct following his red card in Wolves’ FA Cup loss to Bournemouth, the FA confirmed on Friday. Cunha, who initially received a three-match suspension for his

Riccardo Calafiori will miss Italy’s Nations League quarter-final second leg against Germany after suffering a knee injury in Thursday’s 2-1 first-leg defeat at San Siro, the Italian Football Association (FIGC) confirmed. The Arsenal defender limped off in stoppage time after slipping while