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Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory
BBC Scotland's Andy Burke looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his mission at Brazil before their final Group C game against Scotland.
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European prospects elevate dynamic NBA Draft opening night
The opening night of the 2026 NBA Draft, presented by State Farm, features several European selections.
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Knicks draft Spanish playmaker Sergio de Larrea after trade
Spanish point guard Sergio de Larrea is heading to the defending NBA champions, New York Knicks.
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Napoli lands ace Zac Seljaas, Cedevita Olimpija signs Noah Kirkwood
A flurry of major roster moves across the BKT EuroCup field.
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No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino
Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.
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Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?
Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
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Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama
Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup ...
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Munoz strike ends DR Congo resistance and sends Colombia into last 32
Daniel Munoz's second-half strike was enough to see a dominant Colombia beat DR Congo as the South Americans secured their place in the World Cup last 32.
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Charlotte Hornets draft German big Hannes Steinbach 14th overall
Former Basketball Champions League standout Hannes Steinbach is heading to the Charlotte Hornets.
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Mara heading to Thunder with the 12th draft pick
Spain’s Aday Mara snaps a domestic streak in the 2026 NBA Draft, presented by State Farm.
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Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
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Croatia bounce back as Budimir strike eliminates Panama
Ante Budimir came off the bench to ignite Croatia's World Cup and eliminate Panama as the 2018 finalists won 1-0 in Toronto.
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No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
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Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
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Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw
England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.
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England held to goalless draw by Ghana
England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.
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Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana
England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
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'Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?
England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.
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Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
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England ratings: Lacklustre display as same selection problem plagues Tuchel
England were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana following a tepid and lacklustre performance from Thomas Tuchel's squad throughout.
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