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S.Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup

In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa's opponents in their latest match at the World Cup -- reflecting a wave of anger at the country's recent xenophobic violence.

Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry

Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.

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'Everybody wants Hearts to win', says Celtic's O'Neill ahead of title decider

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes the whole world is hoping his side do not retain the Scottish Premiership on Saturday as Hearts aim to shatter the Old Firm's stranglehold.

Scheffler stumbles from share of lead at windy PGA

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler tumbled from a share of the lead with three bogeys in his first four holes in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship.

Farke calls for Leeds owners to match his ambition

Leeds manager Daniel Farke has warned the club's owners that he is "not the right choice" to be in charge if they fail to match his ambition to build on an impressive campaign.

Zverev pulls out of home event in Hamburg with back injury

World number three Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's ATP tournament in his home city of Hamburg with a back injury, organisers announced on Friday.

De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery

Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands' World Cup campaign after undergoing back surgery to address an injury that has kept him out since November.

England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World Cup

England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" when his country try to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.

Man City campaign a success regardless of trophies: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City have had a successful season whether or not they win the Premier League title or Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.

No.1 Scheffler opens with bogey to fall from share of PGA lead

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship while Germany's Martin Kaymer also stumbled early.

Carrick says Man Utd future to be decided 'pretty soon'

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday he expects his Old Trafford future to be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job on a permanent basis.

'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape".

Hearts ready to 'rip up the script' in Celtic title showdown

Hearts manager Derek McInnes believes the Jambos can shock Celtic to make history by winning their first Scottish title in 66 years on Saturday.

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Bayern warn that Canada's Davies struggling to be fit for World Cup

Bayern Munich on Friday pledged to do everything they could to give injury-hit star Alphonso Davies a chance to be fit to play for Canada at the World Cup.

Long-serving Coleman to end Everton career at end of season

Everton captain Seamus Coleman will end his 17-year playing career with the club at the end of the season.

Gordon may have made last Newcastle appearance: Howe

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Anthony Gordon could have made his final appearance for the club after reports that the England forward is set to join Bayern Munich.

Injured Mitoma fails to make Japan's World Cup squad

Injured Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's World Cup squad on Friday in a major blow to their chances of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time.

Duplantis kicks off Diamond League season in China

Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will be on hand to kick off this season's Diamond League series when he takes to the pole vault runway at the Shanghai/Keqiao meet this weekend.

Arsenal scent Premier League glory

Arsenal can move within touching distance of the Premier League crown before title rivals Manchester City next play as a gripping race enters its final stretch.

Rare South-North Korea football match sells out in 12 hours

Tickets in South Korea for a rare match against a visiting North Korean team sold out within half a day, Seoul's football association told AFP on Friday.

Football: 2026 World Cup stadium guide

From iconic soccer cathedrals to modern state-of-the-art stadiums more accustomed to hosting American football, the 2026 World Cup will be played at 16 venues across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Hearts must run Celtic gauntlet to claim historic Scottish title

Hearts are on the brink of breaking Scottish football's glass ceiling but must emerge undefeated away to Celtic on Saturday to end a 66-year wait to win the title.

All at stake for Bundesliga relegation battlers on final day

For the first time in Bundesliga history, the bottom three clubs -- Wolfsburg, Heidenheim and St Pauli -- are level on points heading into the final round of matches.

Can World Cup fuel North America's soccer boom?

Long considered soccer's last great unconquered market, North America has embraced the beautiful game to a stunning degree over the past few decades -- and the upcoming World Cup could accelerate that boom.

Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend

With Barcelona crowned champions for a second consecutive season, attention in La Liga turns to other matters in the penultimate round of fixtures, including a gripping relegation battle.

Man City battle 'fatigue' ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

Pep Guardiola hopes Manchester City can overcome mounting fatigue in Saturday's FA Cup final as Chelsea aim to salvage a turbulent season by ending their domestic trophy drought.

Seahawks face Patriots in Super Bowl rematch to open NFL season

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season on September 9 against the New England Patriots, the team they beat in last season's championship showcase.

Scheffler's best start of year puts him in PGA lead logjam

Through three consecutive PGA Tour runner-up finishes, Scottie Scheffler could only wonder what might have been without poor starts. Now he's hoping to find out.

No.1 Scheffler among seven to share first-round PGA lead

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler fired a three-under par 67 to seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship.

Rahm apologizes after hitting volunteer with divot in 'inexcusable' lapse

Jon Rahm apologized to a volunteer at the PGA Championship after hitting him with a divot on the seventh hole in Thursday's first round at Aronimink.

Benched Mbappe complains Arbeloa said he was 'fourth forward'

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Thursday coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the "fourth forward" in the squad before benching him against Real Oviedo.

No.1 Scheffler grabs share of PGA lead as McIlroy endures misery

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler seized a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship while Rory McIlroy was frustrated after a miserable start.

Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was whistled by fans at the Santiago Bernabeu in his team's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga.

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