Kounde to undergo groin operation, Sevilla confirm
MADRID: Sevilla defender Jules Kounde will undergo surgery on his left groin on Tuesday (Jun 14), although the club are optimistic the Frenchman will be available for the start of next season.
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Australia edge Peru on penalties to claim World Cup spot
DOHA :Australia's dancing substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to clinch a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw after extra time in an inter-continental playoff on Monday.
Blackburn Rovers appoint Denmark legend Jon Dahl Tomasson as new head coach on three-year deal
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Denmark legend Jon Dahl Tomasson as their new head coach on a three-year deal. Tomasson arrives in Lancashire alongside assistant coach Remy Reijnierse and performance director Ben Rosen, who will work with the existing backroom staff of David Lowe, Damien Johnson and Ben Benson.
New album from Hercules & Love Affair marks shift to darker yet hopeful horizons
We also take a look at new music by Franco-Ethiopian trio Kutu, Senegalese singer Lass and the return of international French band Phoenix.
Macron's majority in doubt: Can a united left derail French centrists' lock on power?
We also ask our panel about how to win the argument in the four-way battle with an uncharacteristically united left, a stronger far right and traditional conservatives that are weakened but still relevant.
Transfer Gossip: Chelsea hit by triple-pronged Jules Kounde setback; Man Utd, Arsenal target’s price tag hits £100m
Chelsea’s efforts to sign Jules Kounde have been severely hampered by a number of issues, while Christopher Nkunku’s price tag has been set at £100m and Man City are going after a midfielder, all in Tuesday’s gossip.
Eddie Howe unwilling to pay 'Newcastle tax' and offers 'take it or leave it' ultimatum
Newcastle are preparing to scrap their pursuit of Sven Botman after Lille decided to increase their asking price, with Eddie Howe left entirely unimpressed.
Sunderland's Bailey Wright helps Australia book World Cup spot following penalty shootout win
Sunderland defender Bailey Wright played the full 90 minutes to help Australia secure the final spot at this year's World Cup in Qatar thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout victory.