Preview: Irish spirits high for Stockholm examination
It's over to Stockholm for Sweden versus the Republic of Ireland Part 2 in the Euro 2025 qualifiers.
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Injury-hit Austria aim to keep fighting spirit aglow
Austria head to Euro 2024 buoyed up by a five-match winning streak, with only one defeat in qualification, and heartened by coach Ralf Rangnick's decision to turn down a job as Bayern Munich manager to stick with a national side he has transformed.
Kylian Mbappe signs five-year deal with Real Madrid as he joins 'club of my dreams'
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winner Kylian Mbappe on a five-year deal.
Carlos Alcaraz Tackles Stefanos Tsitsipas At French Open As Iga Swiatek Targets Semis
Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas square off Tuesday in a repeat of their French Open quarter-final from last year, while Iga Swiatek looks to stay on track for a third consecutive Roland Garros title. Alcaraz appears to be moving through the gears in Paris after an injury-hit preparation, taking care of 21st seed Felix Auger-Aliassime with minimal fuss to make the last eight here for the third year on the trot. Next up is an opponent he has dominated in his young career, winning all five previous encounters with Tsitsipas.
Kylian Mbappe Arrival Leaves Barcelona Fearing Real Madrid Domination
Real Madrid wrestled the Spanish title back from Barcelona at a canter this season and, after claiming a record 15th Champions League, their signing of world football's biggest star Kylian Mbappe rubs yet more salt in their rivals' wounds. Los Blancos' addition of Mbappe to an already star-studded squad is a striking statement of intent and could tilt the domestic balance of power even further in Madrid's favour. Barcelona, grappling with self-inflicted debilitating financial challenges, cannot keep up in the arms race with Madrid.
Confident Alcaraz relishing French Open rematch with Tsitsipas
PARIS : Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of a maiden French Open title will face a stern test when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, but the Spaniard will be high on confidence given his stunning record against the Greek ninth seed.
No excuses this time, England expects
LONDON : The time for hard-luck stories and excuses is over for England as they head into Euro 2024 with expectations of a first major men's trophy since 1966 justifiably sky high.
Late qualifiers Poland aim to defy odds
Many Polish fans had envisioned supporting a different team than their own in Germany before striker Robert Lewandowski's side turned a lacklustre Euro 2024 qualifying campaign into a last-minute ticket, possibly already exceeding local expectations.