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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan

A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.

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How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness

Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.

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Sinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.

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Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon

England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".

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What's going on with penalties - is it time to end the stutter?

Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's win against Morocco is the latest example of a player missing a penalty after stuttering in the run-up.

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Duran completes switch to Celtic from Qarabag

Celtic confirm the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag on a five-year deal.

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Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India

The opening match of next season's Big Bash League will take place in India on 12 December.

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Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide

Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?

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From Wimbledon wildcard to semi-finalist… how life has changed for Fery

Get a sneak peak into the whirlwind hours that followed for British wildcard Arthur Fery, after his historic victory over Flavio Cobolli to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 33

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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I've changed my mind, England might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer

Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.

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How good is Monga and what role could he play at Man City?

Manchester City appear to have struck an early blow on Arsenal by agreeing a deal to sign teenage starlet Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.

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Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug

England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.

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France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?

World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.

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Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury

England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.

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