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What is Ronaldo's World Cup legacy as he prepares to say goodbye?
Very rarely in life do we get an opportunity to say goodbye in real time.
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Listen: Latest from Scotland at World Cup & Rangers' big decision
As big teams slip up is Scotland's win looking better by the day?
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'Atalanta eye Rangers' Raskin' - gossip
Atalanta are reportedly interested in Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin, while there is plenty of speculation about who Heart of Midlothian will appoint should head coach...
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England's World Cup begins
England's World Cup opener is almost here.
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The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
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Ballon d'Or on the line - has Kane saved his best World Cup dance for last?
For England, the thought is frightening but very real. This could be Harry Kane's final World Cup.
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'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.
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Austria earn first World Cup win in 36 years with victory over debutants Jordan
Austria won their first World Cup game in 36 years with a 2-1 Group J victory over tournament debutants Jordan in San Francisco.
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LeBron James negotiates Lakers extension to return for 24th season
The Los Angeles Lakers actively pursue a contract extension with 41-year-old LeBron James to secure the veteran superstar for a historic 24th NBA season.
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Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
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Jakucionis blocks out Giannis trade rumors: “I can’t control it”
Ignoring ongoing blockbuster trade speculation involving Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami Heat’s Kasparas Jakucionis chooses instead to focus entirely on his ...
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Highlights: Messi equals Klose scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's joint-top all-time leading scorer with a hat-trick, as reigning champions Argentina begin their defence with a 3-1 win over Algeria.
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Erokspor and Kolossos rebuild for projected Basketball Champions League season
Reinforcing their roters with experienced domestic and international talent, Safiport Erokspor and Kolossos H Hotels Collection prepare for the 2026–27 Basketball Champio...
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Lions and Niners strengthen frontcourts with Thomas Kennedy and Darion Atkins
Thomas Kennedy and Darion Atkins make commitments to the London Lions and Niners Chemnitz in the BKT EuroCup.
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'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
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Hat-trick hero Messi writes himself into history as Argentina beat Algeria
The eyes of the world were mesmerised by the untouchable Lionel Messi as he wrote himself into history by scoring a stunning hat-trick to give Argentina the perfect start...
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From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
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No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done ...
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Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
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England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
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