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The Breakdown | Chile coach Pablo Lemoine: ‘Rugby is in trouble, even in countries like Wales’

Former Uruguay prop has praise for new World Cup format but wants more help for developing nationsHow did Pablo Lemoine, Chile’s head coach, react when they were drawn with Australia and New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup? The answer is perceptive and somewhat surprising.“When countries like C…

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Millions flock to airports as Christmas travel hits peak

Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal to face Botswana this afternoon

Selina Sykes is in Rabat, Marocco.

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Why France's Kylian Mbappe had £1.3m ethics bonus in PSG contract

Paris St-Germain were told they must hand over a £1.3m "ethics bonus" to Kylian Mbappe as part of his court battle win - what are these payments?

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Fulham fell Forest and who’s top of the tree around Europe? – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair to wrap up the big stories from around Europe as their winter breaks begin.Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on email.On the podcast tod…

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Senegal v Botswana: Africa Cup of Nations – live

⚽ Updates from the 3pm GMT kick-off in Group D⚽ Scores | Quiz: test your knowledge of Afcon1 min Peep peep! Senegal kick off from left to right as we watch.Full time: DR Congo 1-0 Benin Theo Bongonda’s goal has given DR Congo victory in the opening game of Group D. They play Senegal next on Saturday…

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Australia's Cummins and Lyon out of rest of Ashes

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are out of Australia's squad for the fourth Ashes test, while Steve Smith returns to captain.

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Infantino gets his way but countries fear Afcon switch will hit them in the pocket | Ed Aarons

Political backbiting has led to accusations Fifa is running the show as tournament switches to four-year cycleIt was a decision that took many by surprise, although not those who have been watching closely since February 2020. Members of the Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) executive commit…

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Scott Boland reveals uncomfortable truth about standing up to England during Ashes

Bowler says it hasn’t been easy to have Alex Carey stand up to wicketsBut tactic has been successful in blunting tourists’ aggressive battingThe unorthodox strategy has proved crucial for the Australians in their Ashes victory this summer, but fast bowler Scott Boland has admitted it has not always …

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Archer ruled out of Ashes as Bethell replaces Pope

England pace bowler Jofra Archer is ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a side strain, while England drop former vice-captain Ollie Pope for the fourth Test in Melbourne.

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How to watch Cameroon vs. Gabon online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Cameroon vs. Gabon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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How to watch Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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General Atlantic, Kraft Group Bet $490 Million on Mexican Soccer Ahead of World Cup

A syndicate including General Atlantic and a subsidiary of New England Patriots owner Kraft Group is making a $490 million investment in Mexican soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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David Squires on … the Premier League enjoying a rare Christmas at home

With just one top-flight Boxing Day fixture this year, our cartoonist takes a look at how players, coaches and officials might spend their timeDavid’s favourite cartoons of 2025 | Buy one hereAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

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How to watch Mali vs. Zambia online for free

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Mali vs. Zambia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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Afcon 2025: Jackson double seals Senegal win, DR Congo edge Benin – as it happened

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal strolled to victory over Botswana, while DR Congo also won their Group D opener1 min Peep peep! Senegal kick off from left to right as we watch.Full time: DR Congo 1-0 Benin Theo Bongonda’s goal has given DR Congo victory in the opening game of Group D. They p…

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Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s shootout hero at expense of Lacroix and Crystal Palace

This competition may not be Mikel Arteta or Oliver Glasner’s top priority this season but that didn’t stop their sides from producing a spectacle full of blood and thunder.It was one-way traffic for Arsenal in the first half but they found Crystal Palace’s second-string goalkeeper Walter Benítez in …

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