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'World class' England a bigger challenge now for Denmark: Schmeichel

'World class' England a bigger challenge now for Denmark: Schmeichel

Kasper Schmeichel believes England have improved since ending Denmark's dream run at Euro 2020 as the Three Lions aim to book their place in the last 16 of the European Championship when the sides meet again on Thursday.

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Mbappe partially trains two days before France Euro clash with Dutch

Mbappe partially trains two days before France Euro clash with Dutch

Kylian Mbappe missed most of Wednesday's group training session two days ahead of France's key Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands in Leipzig, after breaking his nose during his country's opening win against Austria.

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Davies given Canada captaincy ahead of Copa opener with Argentina

Davies given Canada captaincy ahead of Copa opener with Argentina

Alphonso Davies will captain Canada in the Copa America opener against world champions Argentina with the 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger saying it will be a moment of real pride.

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Palestinian medical students in Cuba highlight pain of diaspora

Palestinian medical students in Cuba highlight pain of diaspora

Thousands of miles from Gaza, medical student Samar Alghoul is supposed to be living her dream in Cuba, where she and hundreds of other Palestinians have been given the opportunity to study for free.

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Croatia coach Dalic bemoans 'really bad' added time in Albania draw

Croatia coach Dalic bemoans 'really bad' added time in Albania draw

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was left regretting a "really bad" injury time display from his team after they blew a late lead against Albania to be held to a damaging 2-2 draw at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.

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De Kock leads South Africa to 194-4 against USA at T20 World Cup

De Kock leads South Africa to 194-4 against USA at T20 World Cup

Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa made 194-4 against the United States in their opening T20 World Cup second round clash on Wednesday.

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Albania should 'enjoy moment' of Croatia draw at Euros, says coach

Albania should 'enjoy moment' of Croatia draw at Euros, says coach

Albania coach Sylvinho said his team should "enjoy the moment" after they snatched a 2-2 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a last-gasp equaliser.

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Mbappe misses France training two days before Dutch Euro clash

Mbappe misses France training two days before Dutch Euro clash

Star striker Kylian Mbappe missed Wednesday's training session two days ahead of France's key Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands in Leipzig, after breaking his nose during his country's opening win against Austria.

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Albania dent Croatia's Euro 2024 hopes with dramatic draw

Albania dent Croatia's Euro 2024 hopes with dramatic draw

Albania left Croatia in danger of a group-stage exit from Euro 2024 after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Wednesday as Albania's Klaus Gjasula scored at both ends, including a dramatic injury-time equaliser.

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Plumtree adamant Wales have 'nothing to lose' against Springboks

Plumtree adamant Wales have 'nothing to lose' against Springboks

Wales flanker Taine Plumtree plans to adopt a "nothing to lose" approach when he makes his Test-match return against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

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