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Japan edge Iceland in final pre-World Cup friendly

Japan edge Iceland in final pre-World Cup friendly

Japan scored a late goal through substitute Koki Ogawa to beat Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo on Sunday in their final friendly before the World Cup.

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South Africa delays World Cup trip on visa snarl

South Africa delays World Cup trip on visa snarl

World Cup-bound South Africa has delayed its departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team's travel plans, the national football association said on Sunday.

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780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France

780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France

French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man.

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Cirstea overpowers Wang to reach French Open quarter-finals

Cirstea overpowers Wang to reach French Open quarter-finals

Sorana Cirstea continued her renaissance this season by downing Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

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Huetter returns for second stint as Frankfurt coach

Huetter returns for second stint as Frankfurt coach

Adi Huetter was named Eintracht Frankfurt coach until 2029 on Sunday, returning to manage the Bundesliga club for a second time.

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Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek at French Open

Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek at French Open

Four-time former champion Iga Swiatek endured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from the French Open fourth round on Sunday by Marta Kostyuk.

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Niemann beats Gooch in playoff to win LIV Golf Korea

Niemann beats Gooch in playoff to win LIV Golf Korea

Chile's Joaquin Niemann outlasted American Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea on Sunday, as Bryson DeChambeau fell just short with a final-day charge.

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Back-to-back-to back? Luis Enrique's PSG have dynasty mentality

Back-to-back-to back? Luis Enrique's PSG have dynasty mentality

If a rock-solid Arsenal could not stop Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain, one steward clutching a rope stood no chance.

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Australian jockey Purton makes history with 2,000th Hong Kong winner

Australian jockey Purton makes history with 2,000th Hong Kong winner

Zac Purton became the first jockey to ride 2,000 winners in Hong Kong when he guided Rising World to victory at the city's Sha Tin racecourse on Sunday.

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Evans wins Rally Japan to stretch world championship lead

Evans wins Rally Japan to stretch world championship lead

Britain's Elfyn Evans increased his lead at the top of the World Rally Championship on Sunday after winning in Japan for his second victory of the season.

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