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New Czech boss Denia announces first squad with three potential debutants named

The new coach of the Czech national football team, Santi Denia, announced his first squad for the upcoming Nations League matches on Friday. The Spanish coach has included several fresh faces. Among the 26 selected players are three potential debutants: midfielders Lukas Ambros from Anderlecht, Roman Macek from Sparta Prague, and Matej Radosta from Teplice.

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FIFA vice-president demands release of World Cup sell-off and Balogun files

Debie Hewitt, chairwoman of the English FA and vice-president of FIFA, has demanded that FIFA President Gianni Infantino release all files related to the World Cup sell-off plans and the controversy around USA striker Folarin Balogun, English media report.

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Pegula powers past Cirstea as she continues to eye first US Open title

American Jessica Pegula clinched a ⁠resounding 6-3, 6-4 win over Sorana Cirstea on Sunday to reach the U.S. Open ‌quarter-finals, as the Romanian player made her final Grand Slam ‌appearance.

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Carlos Alcaraz begins US Open title defence with routine win on return from injury

Carlos Alcaraz opened his US Open title defense in solid fashion Monday, defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight sets in his highly anticipated first singles match in more than four months.

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All eyes on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he makes return at US Open

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will try to shake off the rust quickly when he launches his US Open campaign against Roman Safiullin on Monday in the Spaniard's first match in more than four months.

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Golf equipment manufacturer Callaway cuts ties with media firm over violent ad

Golf equipment giant Callaway on Thursday severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer shoving a woman to the ground after the commercial sparked widespread outrage.

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Alcaraz and Djokovic handed tricky US Open draws, Swiatek and Rybakina in same quarter

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have been handed tough draws at the US Open, with the former set to face Roman Safiullin first up in his return to singles. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, who is hunting the world number one ranking in New York, could face Iga Swiatek yet again in the quarter-finals.

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Diomande debuts as Real Madrid down Schalke, Barcelona breeze past Basel

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Record signing Diomande in Real Madrid squad for friendly against Schalke

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KuPS drop into Conference League play-offs after defeat to Craiova in Romania

Veikkausliiga champions KuPS are faced with a two-legged play-off tie against Shamrock Rovers or Egnatia for a place in the League Phase of the UEFA Conference League (UECL), after they fell to defeat in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) third qualifying round against Universitatea Craiova.

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Nottingham Forest bolster defence by signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting

Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast centre back ⁠Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year contract, with an option for ‌a further year, the Premier League club said ‌on Tuesday.

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From Commonwealth Games to leading Malawi’s WAFCON attack: The wild summer of Simwaka

After missing the start of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to represent her country in the 200m and 400m in Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, Asimenye Simwaka joined the Malawi squad in the middle of the group stage. Taking advantage of a twist of fate and an injury to regular starter Sabina Thom, Malawi’s fastest woman suddenly found herself leading the line for a historic quarter-final against Ghana.

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EXCLUSIVE: Yan Diomande's former coach backs him for success at Real Madrid

Take a flight to Orlando International Airport and drive 20 minutes southwest, and you’ll arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, a place built on engineered magic, cast members in costume, and carefully concocted fantasies. Drive an hour northeast, and you’ll find DME Academy, the site of a real-life fairytale.

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Real Madrid complete Yan Diomande signing in big-money switch from RB Leipzig

Yan Diomande is now a new Real Madrid player. The club has made the announcement after finalising all the remaining details of a transfer in which they once again beat out other European giants, especially PSG.

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An ode to Franco Baresi, an elegant icon who inspired a generation

For an entire generation, Franco Baresi was more than one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was a model to follow, a way of carrying yourself on the pitch, and a memory that can still be summoned by one small gesture: wearing your shirt outside your shorts.

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Real Madrid reportedly in talks with RB Leipzig over signing Yan Diomande

Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.

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Ivory Coast star Diomande reportedly reaches agreement with Real Madrid

RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has reportedly reached a verbal agreement over personal terms with Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid place €100 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande

Real Madrid have reportedly joined the race to sign RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande.

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Flashscore sources: Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal given hope in Diomande pursuit

Paris Saint-Germain remain favourites to sign RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande, but frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations has given several Premier League clubs renewed encouragement.

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David Beckham on how the World Cup can 'become as big as the NBA' in the USA

Former England and Manchester United superstar David Beckham was at the Fanatic Fest held at the Javits Center in New York City and spoke about the World Cup and shared his memories with the large audience about his time with the national team.

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Former AC Milan star Kaka on the 48-team World Cup and his favourite tournament memories

Former AC Milan and Brazil star Kaka was present at Fanatic Fest, a sports festival held at the Javits Center in New York City, and answered questions from the journalists in attendance.

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Griezmann on the World Cup and future in MLS: 'I want to win the championship in Orlando'

Ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, new Orlando City star Antoine Griezmann made his allegiance clear. "I have more than three former teammates in the Spanish national team. I wish them the best, but I don't send messages out of superstition. The day after the win against France, I spoke with Marcos Llorente".

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Rabiot says France don't fear Spain & don't need an 'anti-Yamal plan' for World Cup semi

Ahead of France's World Cup semi-final with Spain, Adrien Rabiot said Les Blues don't fear Spain or Lamine Yamal.

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Porro discusses Spain's chances in World Cup semi vs France & the key to their success

Spanish defender Pedro Porro has looked ahead to the nation's World Cup semi-final against France, discussing his personal growth, the role of Luis de la Fuente, the sacrifices made by the team and the dream of reaching a final he could only imagine as a child.