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Vozinha's move to Colo Colo delayed because of 'personal matters,' club claim

Vozinha, the goalkeeper who played a key role in Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run, has delayed his arrival in Chile to sign for Colo Colo because of "personal matters," the club's sporting director said on Thursday.

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Navratilova's return & an Olympic legacy: Remembering Prague's pivotal 1986 Fed Cup

Stvanice, an island on the river in Prague, has always been a sporting paradise. For many years, it was home to an ice hockey stadium that hosted the World Championship, where the national team won its first gold in 1947, and right next to it, the stands of an iconic tennis arena were built. It was this arena, now the host of the upcoming Livesport Prague Open, that in July of 1986 hosted one of the most memorable tournaments of all time.

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Asian champions Al Ahli sign Portugal winger Francisco Trincao from Sporting CP

Saudi Pro League ⁠side and reigning Asian champions Al Ahli have signed ‌Portuguese World Cup winger Francisco Trincao ‌from Sporting Lisbon, the ‌club announced on Saturday.

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Antetokounmpo inspired by Messi's greatness ahead of new chapter in Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami to join the NBA's Heat on Thursday, taking inspiration from Lionel Messi, a sporting legend who launched his own new chapter of success with a move to South Florida.

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FC Copenhagen boost midfield with Czech international from Union Berlin

Czech national team midfielder Alex Král (28) will continue his career with FC Copenhagen. The experienced midfielder joins as a free agent and is the very first signing of new sporting director Kristjaan Speakman. At the Danish powerhouse, he will also reunite with coach Bo Svensson, who knows him well from their time together at Union Berlin.

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Argentina & England attempt to forget their historic rivalry ahead of semi-final

On Wednesday in Atlanta, England and Argentina face off for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final. Beyond the sporting stakes, this sixth World Cup encounter rekindles a rivalry built over decades of controversial refereeing, legendary moments, and an unresolved territorial dispute - the Falklands.

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Atletico Madrid confirm signing of Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting

Morten Hjulmand has joined Atletico ⁠Madrid from Sporting CP on a five-year contract, ‌the LaLiga club said ‌on Saturday.

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Atletico set to sign Hjulmand for €40 million as Dane heads to Madrid for medical

Sporting CP's Danish international playmaker Morten Hjulmand has officially reached a full agreement to join Atlético Madrid as renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given the deal his signature "Here We Go" status.

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Chelsea sign 19-year-old winger Quenda from Sporting CP on six-year deal

Chelsea have signed Portuguese winger Geovany ⁠Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, with the 19-year-old agreeing a contract ‌until 2034, the Premier League club announced ‌on Wednesday.

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'Pressure is on them': Norway's 1998 World Cup hero predicts another shock against Brazil

Brazil, not Norway, will carry the heavier burden when the two sides meet in Sunday’s World Cup Round ⁠of 16, according to Kjetil Rekdal, whose late penalty sealed one of the greatest wins in Norwegian sporting history against the then four-time champions in 1998.

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Maya Joint heading into lion's den to spoil Serena Williams' Wimbledon return

If Serena Williams had the choice to pick a first-round opponent at Wimbledon, Maya Joint would have been high on her list. On an 11-match losing streak on the WTA Tour and without a win since January, Joint has been handed the astonishing task of facing a 44-year-old sporting great who is taking part in her first singles match for four years.

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Wimbledon 2026 women's draw analysis: Serena and struggling top seeds headline open mix

The start of Wimbledon is just a single day away, with the English capital headlining one of the most magical tournaments on the sporting calendar. Today, the focus turns to a wide-open women's draw, while the great Serena Williams makes a truly remarkable return to tennis.

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Wimbledon 2026 men's draw analysis: Sinner seeking title defence as Djokovic eyes No. 25

The most dazzling fortnight in tennis is right around the corner, with London playing host to one of the most prestigious and captivating events on the sporting calendar. Wimbledon gets underway on Monday, as Jannik Sinner looks to defend his crown after an early exit at Roland Garros. But can Novak Djokovic roll back the years and make history at the All England Club, and what about the in-form Americans?

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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau says France have ticked all the boxes after win over Iraq

A thunderstorm, a two-hour suspension, Kylian Mbappe joining Miroslav Klose in the pantheon of top scorers, Ousmane Dembele finally silencing his critics: France’s qualification had everything, except perhaps sporting suspense. Guillaume Hoarau, our Flashscore consultant, analyses the French team’s match.

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EXCLUSIVE: Srna backs Spurs' Vuskovic for stardom as Croatia prepare for England

Shakhtar Donetsk legend and current sporting director Darijo Srna has backed Tottenham prospect Luka Vuskovic to become one of the defining defenders of European football, telling Flashscore the teenager already plays with the assurance of a 25-year-old ahead of Croatia's World Cup meeting with Thomas Tuchel's England.

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FIFA World Cup 101: Learn the history, rules and who you want to cheer for

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, but even though billions watch it, billions more do not know what they're looking at. People also watch to catch the atmosphere around the games, to just have a good time with friends and/or family.

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When Sweden welcomed the world: The story of the 1958 FIFA World Cup

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Graham Potter sporting a cowboy hat as Sweden train under the Texan sun has illustrated how the Swedes are soaking in the local culture ahead of their group stage matches. But 68 years ago, it was the Swedish way of doing things that was embraced by the world, who arrived for the only World Cup ever hosted in Scandinavia. Goals galore, records that still stand today and the emergence of a true sporting superstar, Flashscore looks back on the 1958 FIFA World Cup.

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Young Danish midfielder from Allsvenskan to team up with Hjulmand at Sporting

Silas Andersen, a 21-year-old Danish midfielder, was officially unveiled on Tuesday as Sporting CP's latest signing. The former BK Hacken player has signed a contract until June 2031, with a release clause set at 80 million euros. At Sporting, Andersen will become teammate with Morten Hjulmand.

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EXCLUSIVE: Maniche on his 'peak' at Porto, Jose's Real return & Ronaldo's role for Portugal

Maniche is a rare case. He played for Benfica, FC Porto, and Sporting, but does not hide that it was with the Dragons that he reached the peak of his career.

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From 7-1 to Zidane's headbutt: The most iconic FIFA World Cup moments of all time

The FIFA World Cup delivers. One way or another, it always does. That's why it is the biggest sporting event on Earth. But in which moments did it deliver most? Flashscore finds out.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former sporting director of Spanish team on De la Fuente, World Cup and more

Albert Luque experienced the last World Cup in Qatar as the sporting director of the Spanish national team. After that, and before his abrupt departure from the RFEF, he felt that Luis Enrique's cycle had come to an end and placed his trust in Luis de la Fuente as head coach. Now, as a devoted supporter of La Roja, he hopes that decision will bring Spain its second star.

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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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Becoming the Football State: Hungary's reinvention ahead of the Champions League Final

When the Champions League final arrives in Budapest, European football will see the polished version of modern Hungarian football. A gleaming national stadium, packed streets, a festival on the historical main square and a capital eager to present itself as one of the continent’s sporting hubs. What visitors may not immediately see is how much Hungarian football has changed over the past 15 years.

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EXCLUSIVE: Thierry Correia says he's leaving 'toxic' Valencia, opens up on struggles

At the age of 27, Thierry Rendall Correia is preparing to end his association with Valencia, a club where he experienced everything: the Champions League, the pressure of the Mestalla, the criticism, the labels and a long ordeal of injuries that forced him to relearn how to enjoy football. In this interview with Flashscore, the former Sporting player opens up about his desire to return to Alvalade to fulfil goals that were left hanging when an offer to move to Spain in 2019 caught him off guard.