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Nagelsmann laments late penalty decision as hosts Germany exit Euros

Nagelsmann laments late penalty decision as hosts Germany exit Euros

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann lamented the decision to deny his side a late penalty in Friday's 2-1 Euro 2024 loss to Spain, saying "the referee blew in favour of Spain a little".

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Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Sinner, Gauff cruise

Alcaraz wins five-set Wimbledon thriller as Sinner, Gauff cruise

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated close friend Frances Tiafoe in a roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff breezed through.

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Spain team 'is a winning horse', says De la Fuente

Spain team 'is a winning horse', says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lavished praise on his young side after Friday's 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Germany took them to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.

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Bows at the ready, Chad villagers battle kidnappings

Bows at the ready, Chad villagers battle kidnappings

Bows and spears to hand, young villagers file through a wood in southwestern Chad, watching their leader for signals as they train to counter kidnappings.

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Alcaraz mimics Bellingham goal celebration after Wimbledon win

Alcaraz mimics Bellingham goal celebration after Wimbledon win

Carlos Alcaraz cheekily copied England Euro 2024 star Jude Bellingham's trademark goal celebration on Friday as he soaked up the adulation on Wimbledon's Centre Court.

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Merino's extra-time heroics fire Spain past Germany, into Euros semis

Merino's extra-time heroics fire Spain past Germany, into Euros semis

A Mikel Merino goal in the penultimate minute of extra time grabbed Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany to send them into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and keep their dreams of a record-breaking fourth European Championship title alive.

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Olmo hopes Pedri can make speedy return for Euros semi-finalists Spain

Olmo hopes Pedri can make speedy return for Euros semi-finalists Spain

Spain forward Dani Olmo said he hoped injured midfielder Pedri would quickly return for the Euro 2024 semi-finalists, saying "this is a story we are all writing together".

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Retiring Kroos hopeful despite Germany's 'bitter' Euros exit

Retiring Kroos hopeful despite Germany's 'bitter' Euros exit

Retiring Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said he was optimistic for the team's future despite their "bitter" Euro 2024 exit after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Spain in extra time on Friday.

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Southgate turns on English 'entitlement' over claims of easy Euros draw

Southgate turns on English 'entitlement' over claims of easy Euros draw

Gareth Southgate rounded on claims England have been handed a soft draw at Euro 2024 as the "entitlement" that has held his nation back ahead of the Three Lions' quarter-final clash against Switzerland.

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Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis

Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis

A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis.

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