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Gareth Southgate resignation: Principal reactions
Gareth Southgate resigned on Tuesday as England manager two days after a second successive Euros final loss.
Gareth Southgate: England's nearly man
Gareth Southgate leaves his job as the second most successful England manager in history but with a string of agonising near-misses to his name.
Mbappe says dream has come true at Real Madrid unveiling
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday, telling 80,000 fans "my dream has come true".
Ito credits 'Japanese mentality' after Bayern move
New Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito on Tuesday credited his "typical Japanese mentality" as he begins the "hard work" of helping the German giants get back on track after a disappointing season.
Paris mayor to swim in Seine ahead of Olympics
The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to take a long-awaited dip in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics, her office said.
'I will give my all,' says Mbappe at Real Madrid unveiling
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player in Madrid on Tuesday.
'Class act' Southgate quits as England manager after Euro disappointment
Gareth Southgate resigned as England manager on Tuesday, two days after they lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, with Prince William describing him as an "all-round class act".
Moerat to debut as Springboks captain against Portugal
South Africa will be captained by Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat for the first time when a much-changed team plays Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a one-off Test.
Southgate quits as England manager
Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday he was resigning as England manager, two days after they lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
German football adopts Euro 2024 referee rule
A rule that only a team captain can talk to referees, introduced at Euro 2024, will be applied to all levels of German football, the German FA (DFB) announced Tuesday.
Stuttgart sign striker Demirovic from Augsburg
Bundesliga side Stuttgart on Tuesday announced the signing of striker Ermedin Demirovic from Augsburg until 2028 ahead of their return to the Champions League this season.
Australia's Jack seeks Olympic redemption after doping ban 'hell'
Australian freestyler Shayna Jack heads to the Paris Olympics seeking redemption after her world was rocked by a contested doping ban that left her deeply depressed and unsure whether she would swim again.
Biles poised to reclaim Olympic throne after Tokyo tumult
Simone Biles is headed to Paris poised to cement her legacy as gymnastics' Greatest of All Time, an Olympic icon who transcends her sport in both triumph and defeat.
Opening ceremony pivotal to Olympics success, says London Games minister
France's sports minister could be forgiven if she is nervous before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony for it "sets the tone" for what follows, Hugh Robertson, the minister charged with delivering the 2012 London Games, told AFP.
Colombian football chief released following arrest at Copa final
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun has been released on bail following his arrest at Copa America final, according to videos published in Colombian media on Monday.
'Monster' Inoue to defend titles against Ireland's Doheny
Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed super-bantamweight world belts against Ireland's TJ Doheny at Tokyo's Ariake Arena in September, the Japanese boxer known as "Monster" announced Tuesday.
Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies aged 55
Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt, who had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, has died aged 55, New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday.
Harry Kewell fired by Japan club Yokohama F Marinos
Harry Kewell was fired as coach of Japan's Yokohama F Marinos on Tuesday, just two months after taking the club to the AFC Champions League final.
Tens of thousands to welcome Mbappe to Real Madrid
Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans will have even more to cheer Tuesday as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Skater 'really stoked' to become Finland's youngest-ever Olympian
Travelling to skateboard competitions around the world, 13-year-old Heili Sirvio -- Finland's youngest Olympic athlete ever -- leads a life unlike the average Finnish teen.
MLS bans top goal scorer Arango four matches for harassment
Major League Soccer leading goalscorer Cristian Arango of Real Salt Lake was suspended for four games by the league on Monday for violating the MLS Anti-Harassment Policy.
Colombian football federation president arrested: police
Colombian Football Federation president Ramon Jesurun was arrested in Miami during an incident at Sunday's Copa America final, according to a police report issued on Monday.
Spain celebrates Euro 2024 heroes
Thousands of people in Madrid welcomed Spain's squad home on Monday after they beat England to win Euro 2024.
Mexican league's select lineup set for MLS All-Star Game
Golden Boot winner Guillermo Martinez of Pumas and four-time champion Guido Pizarro of Tigres were among 30 players named Monday to the Liga MX squad for the MLS All-Star Game.
PGA to visit Japan, Mexico, Bermuda among late-year events
Events in Japan, Mexico and Bermuda were among eight tournaments named on Monday by the US PGA Tour for its fall schedule -- a last chance qualifying run for the 2025 campaign.
World Aquatics to strengthen testing of Chinese swimmers at Olympics
World Aquatics said on Monday it will increase the anti-doping tests carried out on Chinese swimmers competing at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.
France's leading goalscorer Giroud ends international career
France's all-time leading goalscorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, calling time on a career that saw him score 57 goals in 137 appearances.
Open champion Harman prepares for defence of 'coolest trophy'
Defending British Open champion Brian Harman heads to Royal Troon this week in the belief that he can become the first man since Padraig Harrington 16 years ago to claim back-to-back victories.
Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup
The chaotic scenes at the Copa America final have raised serious questions for the organizers of the 2026 World Cup which will be held in North America.
Pogacar expects Tour de France battle to explode in final week
Tadej Pogacar on Monday predicted fireworks in the final week of the Tour de France as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard prepares to launch a desperate attack for the title.
Shaqiri ends Switzerland career after 125 caps
Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 Switzerland caps and becoming the only player to score in each of the last three World Cups and European Championships.
Nadal returns to competition with Bastad doubles win
Rafael Nadal returned to competition for the first time since his early French Open exit on Monday teaming up with Casper Ruud for a doubles win in Bastad.
Tour de France: Who is saying what
After an eventful second week on the Tour de France with wins for both overall leader Tadej Pogacar and defending champion Jonas Vingegaard AFP takes a look at who has said what about the 2024 Tour de France race so far.
Argentina's Copa America victory celebrations marred by violence
Thousands of people celebrated in Buenos Aires on Monday morning after Lionel Messi's Argentina team was crowned champion of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in an electrifying final that was decided in extra time.
Spain's triumph a saving grace for disappointing Euro 2024
A superb Spain team led by Rodri and Lamine Yamal were fitting winners of Euro 2024 after lighting up an often disappointing tournament in which too many of the continent's star players failed to produce their best form.
Thomas Mueller ends Germany career following Euro 2024
Germany striker Thomas Mueller said Monday he was retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 in which the host nation were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.
Fraser-McGurk gets nod as Warner replacement for Australia UK tour
Young batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk was selected Monday for Australia's white-ball tour of the UK in place of the retired David Warner, as selectors gave pace spearhead Pat Cummins a "pre-planned" rest.
Copa final was dream farewell says Di Maria
Argentina winger Angel Di Maria said Sunday's Copa America triumph over Colombia was the perfect dream ending to his career with the national team.