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2030 FIFA World Cup hosts hail from Europe, Africa and South America

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.

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‘Always believe’: Underdogs Dortmund aim to shock Real Madrid in Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic believes "anything is possible" as his side aim to shock Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final at London's Wembley stadium.

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Brilliant Alcaraz fells Korda to book French Open fourth-round spot

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz sparkled and showed steely resolve in his most convincing match at the French Open this year for a 6-4 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over American Sebastian Korda to reach the fourth round of Roland Garros on Friday.

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French Open calls time on unruly fans after ‘hooligans’ warning

French Open officials have banned alcohol in the stands and vowed to evict troublemakers as the unruly behaviour of fans comes once more under scrutiny. But for many at Roland Garros, raucous crowds and feverish home support are what make the Paris slam special.