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Alexander Zverev playing a forehand on the clay courts of Roland-Garros at the French Open
Tennis

Alexander Zverev pursues maiden French Open title amid off-court controversy

Alexander Zverev has reached the final stages of the French Open as the tournament favourite. However, his progress continues to divide opinion due to his history of legal controversies.

Charles Leclerc wearing his red Ferrari race suit in the Formula 1 paddock
Motorsport

Charles Leclerc held Red Bull talks before signing new Ferrari deal

Charles Leclerc held secret discussions with Red Bull and Aston Martin before ultimately signing a multi-year contract extension with Ferrari.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez speaking at a press conference
Soccer

Real Madrid to launch record €150m bid as PSG midfielders linked

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed the club will make a record-breaking €150m offer for a marquee signing next week.

The FIFA World Cup trophy displayed ahead of the 2026 tournament in North America
Soccer

FIFA cancels free 2026 World Cup tickets following pricing system error

FIFA has cancelled around 60 tickets for the 2026 World Cup after a system glitch allowed fans to secure seats for free.

Vinicius Junior looking focused while playing for the Brazil national football team
Soccer

Vinicius Junior faces pressure to replicate Real Madrid form for Brazil

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior faces mounting scrutiny in his homeland as he attempts to translate his exceptional club form to the Brazilian national team.

Andy Robertson wearing the dark blue Scotland captain's armband while playing in an international football match
Soccer

Scotland captain Andy Robertson relishes historic World Cup call-up

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has described being named in Steve Clarke's 2026 World Cup squad as a "pinch yourself moment" ahead of the nation's first appearance since 1998.

Spain national football team players looking frustrated during their draw against Iraq
Soccer

Spain held by Iraq in World Cup warm-up amid squad fitness concerns

European champions Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in their final home World Cup warm-up match. Manager Luis de la Fuente rested 10 key players due to mounting fitness concerns.

France manager Didier Deschamps looking concerned on the touchline during a football match
Soccer

France suffer surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up

France manager Didier Deschamps warned his squad against complacency after they surrendered a first-half lead to lose 2-1 against Ivory Coast in Nantes.