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EXCLUSIVE: Roque Junior on why Brazil aren't a World Cup favourite and Neymar's influence

Defender Roque Junior made history with the Brazil national team by becoming World Cup champions in 2002.

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England's Henderson praises 'big-game' Bellingham amid outside noise

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, saying the polarising 22-year-old ⁠is central to the team despite outside scrutiny and that his influence is often misunderstood.

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Czech billionaire Kretinsky to become largest shareholder in West Ham United

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the largest shareholder of football club West Ham. His company, 1890 Holdings, will acquire a significant stake from the Gold family, increasing his influence to around 43 per cent.

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The trio of refugees looking to drive Australian World Cup success

Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian ⁠soccer at the World Cup and look to answer the nation's call for goals.

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Chiefs sign Mahomes to first NFL contract worth over half a billion

The Kansas City Chiefs have reworked superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes's contract to extend his tenure through 2033, with the revamped deal worth a historic reported total of $504.75 million.

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France to beat Spain to clinch 2026 World Cup title according to economists

France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest ⁠flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation.

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White House official confirms Iran players granted visas to enter the US for World Cup

Iran's World Cup football players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White ⁠House official told Reuters on Friday, just 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles amid a conflict between the two countries.

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New Zealand's Tim Payne meets the man who made him famous

New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as he gifted the influencer who boosted his popularity with a playing shirt.

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Russell Wilson confirms retirement from NFL as Super Bowl winner heads to broadcast booth

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media video confirming his move from the NFL field to the broadcast booth.

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South Africa showcase homegrown talent as other World Cup teams rely on foreign-born stars

Bafana Bafana go into the 2026 World Cup as one of only eight teams among the 48 finalists with no players born outside the country, highlighting the growing influence of diaspora communities on many national teams.

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Odell Beckham Jr. reunites with Giants after eight years on new deal

Odell Beckham Jr., who helped the Los Angeles Rams win the 2022 Super Bowl, signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants on Monday, returning to the NFL club where he became a star.

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Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown blockbuster trades take NFL world by storm

Two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, while wide receiver A.J. Brown went from Philadelphia to the New England Patriots.

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Struggling Orgryte come from behind to inflict another stalemate on Elfsborg

Orgryte, bottom of Allsvenskan, came from two goals down in the final 20 minutes to draw 2-2 at home to second-placed Elfsborg, who drew for the fourth league match in a row.

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All Whites defender gains more than one million Instagram followers overnight

New Zealand's World Cup-bound Tim Payne said Friday it was "pretty crazy" to have become the country's most followed football account after an influencer identified him as the "least known" player in the competition and called for fans to boost his posts.

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Former 1994 World Cup architect believes football will overtake NFL in America

Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup - the tournament that forced America to take football seriously - Alan Rothenberg believes soccer is firmly on track to replace the NFL as the most popular sport in the United States.

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Barkov leads fightback but Finland fall short against unstoppable Switzerland

Switzerland have won all seven of their Group A matches within 60 minutes on home ice at the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship, inflicting a first loss of the competition on Finland with a 4-2 victory in Zurich that decided who would top the group.

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Inside Real Madrid: Perez called elections to protect his power, claims our expert

Early elections as a tactical move to maintain influence at the world’s most famous club? That’s one way to interpret the actions of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. His leadership and his challenger are analysed in what follows by Flashscore's Spanish insider Miguel Baeza, who has closely followed the situation at the Madrid giants.

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AIK end winless run with derby win over Hammarby as Sirius victorious again

AIK ended their five-game winless run by inflicting a second defeat in a row on Hammarby, who allowed Sirius to open an eight-point lead at the top of Allsvenskan after they beat GAIS. Meanwhile, there was more misery for Malmo at home to Vasteras.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca says Endrick's call-up to Brazil squad was 'inevitable'

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca spoke about the 'incredible numbers' of 19-year-old Endrick, his tactical and physical development, and left no doubt that he will become increasingly influential in the Brazil National Team.

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Al Nassr forward Sadio Mane headlines experienced Senegal squad for World Cup

Senegal's Sadio Mane is a key selection in the 28-man World Cup squad named by coach Pape ⁠Thiaw on Thursday as the influential forward looks to make up for lost time, having missed the finals four years ago in Qatar through ‌injury.

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Nigerian teenager Chimezie Obi opens up on his Sevilla journey and Oscar Olomo's influence

Nigeria continues to produce exciting young football talents dreaming of making their mark on the European stage, and Chimezie Obi is one of the latest names determined to follow that path.

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Nashville to host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030

Nashville, home of the Tennessee Titans, will host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 after all 32 NFL owners unanimously voted for it on Tuesday.

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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation as Newcastle inflict damaging defeat

West Ham United were pushed to the brink of Premier League relegation as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Newcastle United, with the Magpies recording successive home wins for the first time since early January.

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Super Bowl rematch to kick off NFL season as league releases 2026 schedule

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season on September 9 against the New England Patriots, the team they beat in last season's championship showcase.