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France sweat on player fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
France battle to stop spread of virus on eve of World Cup final
Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France were taking "as many precautions as possible" to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening their preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina.
Aggressive Head puts Australia in charge against South Africa
An aggressive Travis Head put Australia in charge after the first day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.
Mbappe seeks to re-order football's hierarchy in World Cup final
Kylian Mbappe can on Sunday become the youngest player to win two World Cups since Pele achieved the feat at the age of 21.
Alvarez targets star billing for Argentina after meteoric rise
Julian Alvarez came to the World Cup as a peripheral figure for Argentina but is preparing for Sunday's final against France as their new star in attack.
Argentina v France - Keys to the World Cup final
Argentina take on defending champions France on Sunday in the World Cup final.
France's foot soldier Griezmann pivotal on run to World Cup final
That holders France are through to a second consecutive World Cup final is a little down to the goals of Kylian Mbappe, and a lot to the extraordinary performances of Antoine Griezmann.
'Greatest' Messi ready for fitting World Cup farewell
Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots.
Messi targets World Cup glory against Mbappe's France
Lionel Messi is hoping to crown his stellar career by leading Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday but Kylian Mbappe's history-chasing France are standing in his way.
France hope for clean bill of health on eve of World Cup final
France were on Saturday anxiously awaiting news on the health of three key players on the eve of the World Cup final against an Argentina side led by Lionel Messi.
Irving drills game-winner for Nets, Celtics and Warriors beaten
Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Nets to fifth straight NBA victory on Friday as reigning champions Golden State and league-leading Boston both lost.
NBA's Curry relieved to avoid surgery on injured shoulder
Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry said Friday he was relieved that he won't need surgery on his partially dislocated left shoulder, but had no timetable for his return.
Leinster dish out another Champions Cup hammering
Four-time winners Leinster crushed Gloucester 57-0 in the Champions Cup on Friday for an impressive second successive triumph in this season's tournament.
Dallas NBA Draft pick Terry retires at 22 due to anxiety
Tyrell Terry, a 2020 NBA Draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks, announced his retirement at age 22 in an Instagram post, saying basketball brought "the darkest times of my life."
Woods and son Charlie seek title before Tiger rests sore foot
Tiger Woods will play alongside his 13-year-old son Charlie this weekend at the PNC Championship even though the 15-time major winner said Friday it could delay his injury recovery.
Argentina and football: five keys to a national passion
Argentina's passion for football has been showcased by the passion of chanting Argentine supporters inside stadiums at the Qatar World Cup and the almost hysterical celebrations back at home.
Serie A 'warrior' Sinisa Mihajlovic dies at 53 after leukemia battle
Sinisa Mihajlovic died at the age of 53 on Friday after leukemia finally got the better of a charismatic and controversial figure who was one of the most recognisable players from the golden age of Serie A.
Republic Women's boss Pauw denies body shaming claims
Republic of Ireland Women's manager Vera Pauw insisted Friday claims she body shamed players while in charge at Houston Dash, are an insult to her "personal values".
France's Dembele says no room for World Cup sentiment for Messi
France star Ousmane Dembele has admitted he will have no room for sentiment for Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final as the holders look to retain the trophy when they face Argentina.
Serie A icon Sinisa Mihajlovic dies at 53
Sinisa Mihajlovic has died of leukemia at the age of 53, the family of the Serie A icon said in a statement on Friday.
France players sidelined ahead of World Cup final
France's World Cup final preparations were rocked as three more players were forced to miss training with cold-like symptoms on Friday just two days before their showdown with Argentina.
Alcaraz eager to measure himself against Djokovic at Australian Open
World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he is a "lucky guy" to have a top player like Novak Djokovic on tour and is looking forward to the Serb's return to the Australian Open next month.
Three France players ill two days before World Cup final
France players Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman sat out training on Friday with cold-like symptoms two days before the World Cup final against Argentina, a source close to the team said.
Curtoni beats the fog to win shortened downhill
Italian skier Elena Curtoni had some good fortune with the conditions on Friday as she won the first World Cup downhill of the weekend on a shortened course at St. Moritz.
Spanish great Busquets announces international retirement
Spanish midfielder and 2010 World Cup winner Sergio Busquets announced his international retirement on Friday.
FIFA to 'revisit' plan to scrap four-team groups: Infantino
FIFA looks set to revise plans to introduce three-team groups for the 2026 World Cup, world football chief Gianni Infantino said on Friday.
FIFA chief announces plans for 32-team Club World Cup
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announced plans on Friday for a 32-team Club World Cup from 2025, despite reported opposition from Europe's biggest clubs.
Pallister sweeps freestyle triple as world records fall at short course championships
Australia's Lani Pallister completed a sweep of the 400-800-1500m triple at the World Short Course Championships Friday as Canada's Maggie MacNeil broke her own 50m backstroke world mark and two relay records tumbled.
Gill, Pujara hit tons as India dominate Bangladesh in first Test
Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara each struck a century as India took control of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Friday.
Morocco to host Club World Cup in February, expanded event to start in 2025
Morocco will host the next Club World Cup in February, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday, while the planned expanded version of the competition is now set to start in 2025.
Gill, Pujara hit tons as India set Bangladesh mammoth target
Shubman Gill struck a maiden century as India declared their second innings at 258-2 to set Bangladesh a daunting 513-run target to win the first Test in Chittagong on Friday.
Pakistan lose opener Haq as whitewash looms in third England Test
Pakistan's injury problems grew with opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of the third and final Test against England starting in Karachi on Saturday.