Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions
Dripping talent and forged by success, Argentina aim to become the first men's team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962 and the only nation to do so entirely outside their own region, reports Reuters.Lionel Scaloni's men have kept the core of the squad that won at Qatar...
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Sabalenka ousted by Shnaider as shocks continue to rock French Open
PARIS, June 4 (Reuters): Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semi-finals.In a tournament that has...
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BCB squad for Zimbabwe A Series announced
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced its High Performance (HP) squad for a multi-format home series against Zimbabwe A later this month, reports BSS.The series has been arranged as part of the BCB's ongoing efforts to strengthen the national team's player development pipeline and provide promising cricketers with...
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Netherlands' loss to Algeria a pre-WC wake-up call
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 4 (Reuters): The Netherlands' 1-0 home defeat by Algeria in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday was a wake-up call before they head to the US for next week's tournament start, coach Ronald Koeman said.The North Africans snatched a late winner on the eve of the Dutch...
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Last dance for Deschamps as France chase WC glory again
PARIS, June 4 (Reuters): For France's Didier Deschamps, the 2026 World Cup is not just another tournament, it is the closing chapter of one of international football's most successful managerial reigns.The France coach with the Midas touch has already confirmed that he will step down after the finals in the...
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Shaun Tait quits as BD bowling coach
Shaun Tait, the former Australian pacer, stepped down from his post of Bangladesh's bowling coach, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed in a press release on Thursday, reports UNB.Since informing the BCB of his circumstances, Shaun had expressed his willingness to continue in the role with a shortened time.He joined...
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