Star-Studded Bronze Match: Mbappé, Bellingham Lead France-England Third-Place Game
Mbappé and Doué. Bellingham and Kane. A World Cup title isn't on the line, but two heavyweights are still facing off.
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Meals on wheels? Moet and F1 combine fine dining with a lap of the track
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, July 17 : Fans of Formula One and fine dining can now enjoy the ultimate in meals on wheels.
Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
MIAMI: Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off. Waiting in the wings is Zinedine Zidane, Deschamps’ former teammate and one of the all-time great French players. Deschamps, 57, had been determined to sign off by leading Les Bleus to a third World Cup triumph after a glittering career as a player and coach. France justified their billing as favorites for the 2026 tournament with a series of swaggering attacking displays but came unstuck against Spain in the semifinals. The painful 2-0 reverse in Arlington, Texas, denied them the chance to reach a third consecutive World Cup final and leaves them chasing bronze. Characteristically, Deschamps is not anticipating an emotional farewell in Miami on Sunday.
Argentina’s Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Alpine’s Franco Colapinto wound up seventh fastest for Alpine in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and then said he will be more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than driving in Sunday’s race. The only Argentine driver on the grid, Colapinto wore a Lionel Messi football shirt on arrival in the paddock on Thursday and spoke enthusiastically about Argentina’s 2-1 semifinal victory over England. “We hadn’t played England for a very long time and we’re just really happy that we took the win,” he said. “Happy for the team, happy for Messi — and I’m very proud of my country.” The 23-year-old Buenos Aires-born driver said Argentina’s win meant a great deal to him. “This is the kind of match that really shows why Argentina is one of the biggest teams in the history of football.
Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists
NEW YORK, July 17 : Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled. On Sunday in New Jersey, they will finally meet with rather more than ceremonial silverware at stake.
France don't want 'chocolate-medal' match but team want to deliver for departing coach
MIAMI, July 17 : France are unhappy about having to play a World Cup third-place playoff against England on Saturday in Miami but it is the team's duty to deliver a bronze medal to the nation, France coach Didier Deschamps told a press conference on Friday.
Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13 as Pidcock closes in on overall leader Pogacar
BELFORT, France, July 17 : Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid edged Harold Tejada to win stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday, as Briton Tom Pidcock finished third to move into the top four in the general classification, narrowing his gap with overall leader Tadej Pogacar.
Tour de France unveils new mountain test as riders brace for Col du Haag
BELFORT, France, July 17 : The Tour de France will offer riders a new challenge on Saturday with the debut of the Col du Haag, a brutal climb that organisers believe could become an iconic battleground in future editions of the race.