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Spiky disciplinarian Mourinho can restore order at Real Madrid

Spiky disciplinarian Mourinho can restore order at Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with club president Florentino Perez gambling his traits of discipline and a fierce competitive drive will revive the Spanish giants after a turbulent spell.

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Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return

Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return

After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.

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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.

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Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

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Spurs will 'keep swinging' with Knicks on brink of NBA title

Spurs will 'keep swinging' with Knicks on brink of NBA title

Still hurting after the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, the San Antonio Spurs vow the New York Knicks will not win their first title in 53 years without a fight.

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Willis has no regrets risking England career with Bordeaux return

Willis has no regrets risking England career with Bordeaux return

Tom Willis is adamant he has "no regrets" over rejoining Bordeaux-Begles, even though a return to France means his England career is on hold.

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Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener

Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener

Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday, allaying fears over their fitness ahead of La Roja's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.

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Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity

Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity

The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.

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El Nino is back, but its effects vary widely

El Nino is back, but its effects vary widely

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday the return of El Nino: the warm phase of a natural climate cycle linked to higher global temperatures and wild weather.

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Stocks rebound, oil wobbles as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook

Stocks rebound, oil wobbles as traders weigh Iran, rates outlook

European and US stocks rose Thursday while oil prices wavered following the latest flare-up in the Middle East war, with investors also assessing the outlook for US and European interest rates as inflation rises.

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