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Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman

Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman

Harry Kane is the ultimate specialist in Thomas Tuchel's England squad of World Cup "specialists" -- a man who has taken the art of goalscoring to rarefied heights.

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Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage.

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Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory

Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory

For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.

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Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection

Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection

Antoine Semenyo is set for his second World Cup with Ghana, this time as an established Premier League forward, but he came close to abandoning his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

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England brace for Croatia reunion in World Cup Group L

England brace for Croatia reunion in World Cup Group L

Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.

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DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises

DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises

Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence as the vast central Africa nation reels from health and security crises.

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Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash

Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash

For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen.

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Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final

Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown.

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Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil

Fonseca fever sparks tennis boom in Brazil

The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros -- has fueled a tennis fever among the youth in his home country, Brazil.

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'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final

It is said that opposites attract and Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attack propelled them into Saturday's intriguing Champions League final clash against a tight-fisted Arsenal side in Budapest.

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