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AFCON daily: Holders Algeria crash out after 3-1 loss to Ivory Coast

The Desert Foxes are eliminated at the first hurdle in the Africa Cup of Nations after a disappointing campaign. The title holders finish last in Group E with just one point. Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea reach the last 16 in second place after they beat Sierra Leone 1-0. Plus, Mali top Group F followed by Gambia, both on seven points, as the group stage comes to a close. Selina Sykes is joined by Sports Editor Simon Harding, as well as James Vasina and Eurosport's Ruben Slagter.

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Real Madrid beat Man City to reach Champions League semis

Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday.

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Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs ‘neutral’ label at Paris Olympics

With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any athletes from Russia who are expected to qualify will actually go.

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Splashy River Seine opening ceremony for Paris Olympics faces security, transport challenges

The talk before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games ideally should be about its grandiose backdrop: a summer sun setting on the Seine River as athletes drift by in boats and wave to cheering crowds.