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Turkey says Demiral ban for Euros 'wolf' salute is unfair

Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his team's Euro 2024 quarter-final against the Netherlands after UEFA banned him for two games on Friday for making a ultra-nationalist salute, a move Ankara blasted as "unfair and biased".

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Vertonghen quits international football as most-capped Belgian

Veteran Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen, whose own goal knocked Belgium out of Euro 2024, announced his international retirement on Friday.

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'Angel and gangster' Putintseva stands in Swiatek's Wimbledon path

Iga Swiatek's next opponent in her Wimbledon title push is Yulia Putintseva, the diminutive Kazakh who once described herself as "a gangster on court and angel off it".

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RugbyU: Five South Africa v Ireland facts

Top-ranked South Africa host second-placed Ireland on July 6 and 13 in a Test series that has captured the imagination of the rugby world.

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Double World Cup winner Erasmus seeks first triumph over Ireland

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus gazed across the Stade de France in Paris at celebratory Ireland supporters and was overheard saying "this is a bitter one to swallow".

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Slot unfazed by pressure of replacing Klopp at Liverpool

Liverpool's new manager Arne Slot insists he can cope with the pressure of following in the footsteps of Anfield icon Jurgen Klopp.

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Bellingham handed suspended one-game Euros ban for crotch grab celebration

Jude Bellingham is available for England's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland after he was given on Friday a suspended one-game ban for his controversial celebration after scoring against Slovakia in the previous round.

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WSL record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema joins Man City

Manchester City on Friday announced they had signed Women's Super League record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema on a three-year deal after the Netherlands international's contract with Arsenal expired.

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Martinez the shoot-out 'animal' roars again for Argentina

It will be tough for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to top his penalty shoot-out heroics from the run to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022 but that certainly won't stop him trying.

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Berlin's Turks stoked for Euros quarter-final 'home game'

Members of Berlin's large Turkish community have vowed to paint the town red when their team comes to the German capital to play the Netherlands in Euro 2024 on Saturday.

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New Wallabies skipper Wright expecting tough first Test from Wales

Wallabies skipper Liam Wright expects to meet a combative Wales in his first match in charge, but said Friday he was confident Joe Schmidt's new-look team had the weapons to tame them.

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Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals on Thursday.

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Zimbabwe, India look to future in T20 series

Zimbabwe and India will be looking to the future when they start a five-match Twenty20 international series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

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Boxer Garcia 'expelled' by WBC chief after racist rant

The World Boxing Council (WBC) expelled embattled fighter Ryan Garcia from its events on Thursday after he posted a racist rant on social media.

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Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quarters

Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe's France up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the late match.

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Hungarian sabre-rattler Szilagyi eyes more Olympic gold

Aron Szilagyi had some false starts sporting-wise but the sound of swords clashing set him on a path to becoming the first male fencer to win three Olympic individual titles.

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Alcaraz faces friendly fire at Wimbledon as Gauff meets British outsider

Carlos Alcaraz must put his friendship with Frances Tiafoe to one side as the defending champion targets a place in the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday.

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Rising stars Gakpo, Guler lead charge as Netherlands battle Turkey for Euros semis

Cody Gakpo and Arda Guler endured frustrating seasons but both have established themselves as their teams' vital players as the Netherlands face Turkey in a Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin.

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In-form Switzerland eye Euros history against England

Switzerland have never reached the last four of a major international tournament but have shown that they can battle with the big boys ahead of their Euro 2024 clash with England on Saturday.

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'Dude, don't disrespect me,' says Fritz to bitter Wimbledon rival

Taylor Fritz reignited his bitter feud with Arthur Rinderknech at Wimbledon on Thursday when he told the Frenchman: "Dude, don't disrespect me".

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Murray saluted at Wimbledon despite doubles exit as Djokovic wins

Andy Murray was given an emotional tribute after his final Wimbledon tournament started with a men's doubles defeat as long-time rival Novak Djokovic came through a testing workout on Thursday.

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'I wish I could play forever' says tearful Murray at Wimbledon farewell

Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday, weeping openly in front of his adoring fans before admitting: "I wish I could play forever."

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Springer sizzles with 59 to lead John Deere Classic

Hayden Springer shot a sensational 12-under-par 59 to surge into a four-shot clubhouse lead at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic in Illinois on Thursday.

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Tearful Murray suffers losing start to Wimbledon farewell

Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday when he and brother Jamie were defeated in the first round of the men's doubles before the former champion wept openly on Centre Court.

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Serin to skipper France rugby team with eight newcomers against Argentina

Scrum-half Baptiste Serin will skipper a new-look France team with eight uncapped players for Saturday's rugby international against Argentina in Mendoza.

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Portugal star Silva defends Ronaldo against critics

Portugal's Bernardo Silva on Thursday defended captain Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism levelled his way after the superstar's penalty miss against Slovenia at Euro 2024, and said the forward's emotional reaction was "normal".

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'Tie his shoes together': Spain wary of 'brutal' Kroos

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side may need to get creative to stop Germany's "brutal" Toni Kroos in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart.

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Sainz opens up on stress over move from Ferrari

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said on Thursday that he is suffering from stress caused by the time-consuming task of finding a team for next season.

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Niakhate joins Lyon from Nottingham Forest on four-year deal

Senegal international Moussa Niakhate has signed a four-year deal with Lyon from Nottingham Forest, the French club announced on Thursday.

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Djokovic backs Murray to return despite Wimbledon farewell

Novak Djokovic on Thursday backed Andy Murray to keep playing despite the insistence of his career-long rival that he is bidding farewell to tennis this year.

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Swiatek extends hot streak to reach Wimbledon third round

Iga Swiatek progressed smoothly into the Wimbledon third round on Thursday at the expense of Croatia's Petra Martic, racking up a 21st straight win.

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Friends again: Norris, Verstappen make up after Spielberg drama

Max Verstappen on Thursday welcomed the restoration of his friendship with Lando Norris after the Briton had said he did not expect any apology from the three-time champion following their crash last Sunday.

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