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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain

Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.

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'Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal

USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender Tim Ream could've done more to stop. Errors all around as Belgium take control of the round of 16 tie

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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino

After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

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Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run

Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs

BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

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Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence

If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.

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Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.

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'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles

Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the victory is marred by a fiery post-match argument.

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Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal

Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.

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Fury-Joshua timing must suit America - Alalshikh

A potential heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will only take place at Wembley Stadium if local authorities agree to a later-than-usual start time, says boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.

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Fery stuns Dimitrov in five-set battle to reach quarter-finals

Arthur Fery comes from two sets to one down to beat Grigor Dimitrov in a fifth-set tiebreak at Wimbledon, becoming the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.

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Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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Tottenham to bid for Kroupi - Tuesday gossip

Tottenham to target Bournemouth's Kroupi, Atletico Madrid a possible home for Salah, Wan-Bissaka a potential White replacement for Arsenal, plus more.

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FA considering appeal after Quansah red card

The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.

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GB's Fery beats Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run

Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.

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