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AP Sports Week in Pictures: Victories by Argentina and Spain in soccer; Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon
5 months, 1 week ago

AP Sports Week in Pictures: Victories by Argentina and Spain in soccer; Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

The global sports week culminated with a victory by Argentina at the Copa America, a triumph by Spain at the Euro 2024 tournament and countryman Carlos Alcaraz lifting the trophy at Wimbledon on Sunday. Novak Djokovic of Serbia looks down during a break in his match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the men’s singles final at the Wimbledon tennis …

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‘We didn’t do enough’, says France captain Mbappe
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We didn’t do enough’, says France captain Mbappe

The Hindu  

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side "didn't do enough" in Tuesday's 2-1 semi-final loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after underperforming at Euro 2024. Mbappe set up Randal Kolo Muani's ninth-minute opener, but Spain hit back to take the lead with two strikes in four minutes midway through the first half. The haul was in stark contrast …

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New Zealand teams win men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand teams win men's and women's titles at the Hong Kong Sevens

Hindustan Times  

HONG KONG — New Zealand won the men’s and women’s titles at the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday to cap off a tournament that sets a scene for rugby at the Paris Olympics. Michaela Blyde scored three tries in a player-of-the-final performance and Mahina Paul crossed for a late double in New Zealand’s 36-7 win over the United States for …

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Former France goalkeeper Colonna dies aged 95
1 year, 3 months ago

Former France goalkeeper Colonna dies aged 95

The Hindu  

Dominique Colonna, one of the last surviving members of the France squad that reached the semifinals of the 1958 World Cup, has died aged 95, his former club Reims announced on Tuesday. In the middle of that span, he travelled to Sweden with a France team that boasted the legendary Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals, still a record for …

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Miyazawa leads Golden Boot race, Mary Earps in race for Golden Glove
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Miyazawa leads Golden Boot race, Mary Earps in race for Golden Glove

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has seen some veteran goalscorers like Alexandra Popp and Jill Roord continue finding the net while new stars like Linda Caicedo has also emerged in what is the biggest edition of the tournament so far. The tournament saw eight debutants, with Morocco making a historic run into the round of 16 in its very …

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Watch: How Argentina defeated France in the final to clinch FIFA World Cup title
2 years ago

Watch: How Argentina defeated France in the final to clinch FIFA World Cup title

Firstpost  

FIFA World Cup final: Watch all the goals and the penalty shootout as Argentina beat France to clinch the trophy. Lionel Messi’s long wait for a FIFA World Cup title came to an end on Sunday as Argentina defeated France 4-2 in the penalty shootout after the final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar ended 3-3 after normal time. I …

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Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail
2 years ago

Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final: Watch Lionel Messi's goals against Les Bleus in summit clash at Lusail

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi, playing his final World Cup game, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute before scoring again in extra time, putting Argentina ahead on each occasion in the World Cup final against France. Lionel Messi made the final FIFA World Cup game of his career all the more memorable by scoring a brace in a thrilling, high-scoring final against …

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What are Messi’s World Cup records after Argentina vs France final
2 years ago

What are Messi’s World Cup records after Argentina vs France final

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi drew the curtains on his illustrious World Cup career with a maiden title with Argentina’s win over France in the final on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Messi, whose first World Cup was in 2006, has featured in five World Cups and came close to winning the Cup in 2014, when Argrentina lost to Germany in …

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Bettor with $557,770 on line in the World Cup final after seven-leg parlay CASHES OUT for $283,583
2 years ago

Bettor with $557,770 on line in the World Cup final after seven-leg parlay CASHES OUT for $283,583

Daily Mail  

A bettor who stood to win $557,000 if France beat Argentina in the World Cup Final has cashed out for more than $283,000, marking the end of a seven-leg journey that began nearly nine months ago. Daniel Forte placed his longshot bet on March 25, as he first correctly predicted the Kansas Jayhawks would win the NCAA men's basketball tournament …

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Argentina wins World Cup, awards presentation ceremony: Messi wins Golden Ball, Martinez gets Golden Glove, Mbappe takes Golden Boot
2 years ago

Argentina wins World Cup, awards presentation ceremony: Messi wins Golden Ball, Martinez gets Golden Glove, Mbappe takes Golden Boot

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 awards presentation and closing ceremonies in Lusail Stadium. How long will the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 closing ceremony go on for? How many fans are expected to turn up at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 closing ceremony? A total of 88,000 spectators are expected to attend the …

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Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup: Messi’s legacy, Mbappe’s hat-trick
2 years ago

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup: Messi’s legacy, Mbappe’s hat-trick

New York Times  

One of the most exciting World Cup finals of all time was won on penalties by Argentina after Kylian Mbappe had scored a hat-trick to force the shootout. #BBCWorldCup #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/caFYhmWO0a — BBC Sport December 18, 2022 ARGENTINA WINS THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/MGXbMdlj2i — FOX Soccer December 18, 2022 Liam Tharme Mbappe’s extraordinary maturity The extreme talent …

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France boss Didier Deschamps gives cryptic response about Karim Benzema playing in World Cup final
2 years ago

France boss Didier Deschamps gives cryptic response about Karim Benzema playing in World Cup final

Daily Mail  

France boss Didier Deschamps gave a cryptic response when asked if Karim Benzema could feature in the World Cup final - letting out a sigh before smirking and quickly saying 'next question'. Les Bleus booked their place in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Morocco on Wednesday night - thanks to goals from …

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France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final
2 years ago

France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final

Deccan Chronicle  

AL KHOR, Qatar: France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash to set up a showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi's Argentina. It appeared that France might make short work of their opponents when Hernandez scored inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium …

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Croatia vs. Morocco at World Cup is about money, not prestige
2 years ago

Croatia vs. Morocco at World Cup is about money, not prestige

LA Times  

Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui kicks the ball during a World Cup semifinal loss to France on Wednesday. Saturday’s World Cup consolation final will match teams that have already met in this tournament, Croatia and Morocco having played to a scoreless draw in their group-play opener. “All of those squad players have made a great contribution and haven’t played many minutes.” Soccer …

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World Team Chess Championship: India Defeat France to Reach Final Four
2 years, 1 month ago

World Team Chess Championship: India Defeat France to Reach Final Four

News 18  

India defeated France in a thrilling tie-breaker to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Team Chess Championship. Nihal Sarin and S L Narayanan did the star turn with victories over Jules Moussard and Laurent Fressinet respectively early on Thursday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA …

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Watch: Liverpool fans take speedboat to France amid Champions League final travel chaos
2 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Liverpool fans take speedboat to France amid Champions League final travel chaos

The Telegraph  

Liverpool fans made a frantic scramble by air, train, coach….and speedboat to get to Paris and join the party ahead of Saturday night's Champions League final. Supporters making their way to the French capital after their easyJet flights were cancelled hired a motorised dinghy to get across the English channel before making their way to the Stade de France by …

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Srihari Nataraj tops 'B' final in France meet
2 years, 8 months ago

Srihari Nataraj tops 'B' final in France meet

The Hindu  

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 55.28s to win the men's 100m backstroke 'B' final at the French Elite Open Swimming Championship in Limoges, France. The swimmer, who took part in the Tokyo Games, finished 18th among 50 entrants in the women's 100m backstroke heats. Ridhima wins gold at SA Nationals Junior swim sensation Ridhima Veerendra Kumar won the gold …

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UEFA Nations League Final Spain 1-2 France HIGHLIGHTS: France wins maiden Nation's League title
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League Final Spain 1-2 France HIGHLIGHTS: France wins maiden Nation's League title

The Hindu  

Fulll-time at San Siro as Mbappe and Benzema pull France to its maiden Nations League win with a 2-1 scoreline against Spain. Congratulations France, 2021 UEFA Nations League champions!#NationsLeaguepic.twitter.com/djSrqtrGmc — UEFA Nations League October 10, 2021 Full Time Spain 1-2 France 90+2' Substitution for France On: Veretout, Off: Greizmann 89' Yellow card for Mbappe. Oyarzabal makes a run to sneak …

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France’s Rabiot out of Nations League final with COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

France’s Rabiot out of Nations League final with COVID-19

The Hindu  

France's midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been ruled out of Sunday's Nations League final against Spain after testing positive for COVID-19. "We had this news when we woke up this morning because we didn't get the test result until 8am," France coach Didier Deschamps told a news conference on Saturday. Rabiot will not be replaced in the group and Monaco's promising …

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Kante even better than two years back: Louis Saha
3 years, 6 months ago

Kante even better than two years back: Louis Saha

Hindustan Times  

Calling for compatriot N’Golo Kante to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or award after his Champions League exploits, former France and Manchester United forward Louis Saha said the Chelsea midfielder is an even better player now than he was a couple of years back. Mbappe still a “baby” The former United and Everton forward lauded PSG star Kylian Mbappe for …

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