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Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» PARIS — France coach Fabien Galthie expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.
Arsenal seek fun factor as Frank searches for home comforts
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» LONDON — Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday desperate to prevent a Premier League wobble becoming something more serious as Manchester City and Aston Villa wait to pounce.
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» RABAT - Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
Thais hit by key absences for Asian Cup
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 27/12/2025
» Thailand will be heading to the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia without the man who carried much of their scoring burden at the recently concluded SEA Games in Bangkok.
Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» MUNICH, Germany - Bayern Munich's revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday.
Chelsea's ice man Palmer puts the chill on PSG in Club World Cup final
Reuters, Published on 14/07/2025
» EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - "Ice-Cole" Palmer lived up to his nickname in a scorching Club World Cup final on Sunday, scoring twice in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris St Germain on another broiling day at MetLife Stadium.
Thunder beat injury-hit Pacers in game seven to win NBA title
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in the second half to beat the injury-hit Indiana Pacers 103-91 in game seven of the NBA Finals.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» MUNICH, Germany - The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» PARIS - Paris has everything — stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French capital lacks one essential element of a modern metropolis: it has no football rivalry.
Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Liverpool closed to within one win of the Premier League title, while Leicester's relegation was confirmed on Sunday with Ipswich set to join the Foxes in the Championship next season.