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Former Wimbledon champ Vondrousova handed 4-year ban – here’s why
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years after refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025. The Czech star, who won Wimbledon in 2023, said mental stress and fear led to the incident. The ITIA ruled against her, with the suspension lasting until 2030. Vondrousova can appeal the decision before the Court…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi sets unwanted World Cup record before stunning turnaround to become all-time top scorer
Lionel Messi’s World Cup afternoon against Austria delivered both frustration and history. A ninth-minute penalty miss saw him set a new tournament record for most penalties taken and missed. Yet he later scored to move past Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer, reinforcing a career defined by extraordinary consistency, longevity, and statistical…
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Watch: Australia players recreate Dhoni-Yuvraj’s iconic bike celebration
Australia completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh with a seven-wicket win, powered by Mitchell Marsh’s 28-ball 60. Tim David sealed the chase and later celebrated with Matt Renshaw on a motorcycle, while Nathan Ellis also joined the festivities, recreating memories of MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh’s iconic bike ride during their playing days.
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World Cup history! For the first time in the 21st century, Iran become…
Iran’s veteran squad held Belgium to a goalless draw in a gritty World Cup encounter. Despite Belgium’s dominance and numerous shots, Iran’s solid defense, spearheaded by goalkeeper Beiranvand, proved impenetrable. A red card for Belgium’s Ngoy in the second half further complicated their attacking efforts, leaving Group G wide open with all teams still in…
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Will Kylian Mbappé start for France vs Iraq? Latest injury update ahead of historic 100th international appearance
Kylian Mbappé is set to make his 100th appearance for France when Les Bleus face Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The milestone comes days after he became France’s all-time leading scorer. With France aiming to secure knockout qualification, Mbappé also has the chance to climb the World Cup scoring charts and move closer…
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World Cup heartbreak for Germany as Nico Schlotterbeck suffers tournament-ending injury
Germany’s World Cup hopes have been dealt a severe blow as defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the rest of the tournament. The Borussia Dortmund star suffered a serious ankle injury during the win against Ivory Coast, confirmed by scans showing medial ligament damage. His absence forces coach Julian Nagelsmann to reshuffle the defence, with…
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FIFA World Cup: Erling Haaland’s double sends Norway into knockouts
Erling Haaland’s sensational brace secured Norway’s passage to the World Cup Round of 32 in a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal. The prolific striker now boasts four goals in the tournament, keeping pace in the Golden Boot race. Norway’s victory, their first World Cup qualification since 1998, sets up a crucial group decider against France.
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FIFA World Cup recap: History for Messi; Mbappe stays in chase of record
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‘I’m not spending time thinking about my age’: Messi after rewriting World Cup history
Lionel Messi shattered FIFA World Cup records, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer and most victorious player just before his 39th birthday. Despite the milestones, Messi emphasised his focus remains on fitness and feeling good, not his age. He expressed uncertainty about playing in Argentina’s next match but praised the team’s competitive spirit, even after a…
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Rodrigo de Paul: The tired legs that make the greatest footballing brain work
