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France are preparing for intense battle against cornered Iraq-Saliba
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, June 20 : France may be the overwhelming favourites ahead of their second World Cup Group I game against Iraq on Monday but they will be bracing themselves for a big battle, France defender William Saliba said.
France may tweak, not tinker, as Iraq World Cup test looms
NEW YORK, June 20 : France are expected to make only minor adjustments rather than wholesale changes when they face Iraq in their second World Cup Group I match on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps keen to preserve momentum while edging closer to the knockout stages.
Germany, Ivory Coast get ready for Toronto's 3rd FIFA World Cup match
Nearly 5,000 fans joined in on a Toronto parade and FIFA World Cup festivities in the city's downtown core ahead of the Germany versus Ivory Coast match taking place this afternoon.
Morocco and PSG player Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is due to join the Morocco squad against Scotland later on Friday, said he faced trial on a rape charge and welcomed the opportunity to put across his point of view.
Fritz rallies past Zverev to set up all-American Halle final with Tiafoe
June 20 : French Open champion Alexander Zverev's run at the Halle Open was cut short after he was beaten 6-7(4) 6-4 7-5 by Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals on Saturday, while Frances Tiafoe cruised past Daniel Altmaier to set up an all-American final.
Pegula knocks out Sabalenka to set up Berlin final with Noskova
June 20 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka's Wimbledon preparations suffered a setback after she was beaten by American Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7(4) 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-finals.
Real Madrid say no contact with Bayern’s Olize
MADRID: Spanish giants Real Madrid said Saturday they have not made any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olize over a potential transfer. The France international, currently at the World Cup, has been linked with Madrid by Spanish media, reporting Los Blancos were considering making a bid of more than 200 million euros ($230m). “In light of the information published in various media outlets regarding an alleged interest of our club in Bayern Munich player Michael Olize, Real Madrid wishes to clarify that they have not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned footballer, his representatives, or people in his circle,” said Madrid in a statement. Madrid said they have an “excellent institutional relationship” with Bayern and said the reports “do not correspond to reality.” Olize joined Bayern from Crystal Palace in 2024 for around 60 million euros and shone as Vincent Kompany’s team won the Bundesliga and reached the Champions League semifinals. Real Madrid, who appointed Portuguese veteran Jose Mourinho as coach earlier in June, have made a spate of signings already this summer. Madrid brought in Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate on free transfers, and spent 55 million euros on Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella. After going two consecutive seasons without lifting a major trophy, record 15-time Champions League winners Madrid are remodelling their squad.