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US and Japan make fast World Cup starts but England labor to victory

BRISBANE, Australia: England squeezed past Haiti 1-0 as they began their Women’s World Cup title bid in unconvincing fashion on Saturday, but holders the United States and former champions Japan were far more comfortable. European champions England have been touted as the prime challengers to a United States team chasing an unprecedented third World Cup crown in a row. But they will have to play far better than they did in front of nearly 45,000 spectators in Brisbane, where a youthful Haiti side making their World Cup debut could have snatched a point at the end.

Mbappe’s omission from PSG tour fuels Madrid move speculation

TOKYO: Paris Saint-Germain have left Kylian Mbappe out of their squad for a pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, casting further doubt on the forward’s future at the French champions. PSG gave no reason for the omission of France’s captain but 24-year-old Mbappe has said for weeks that he is refusing to sign a new contract. His omission from the tour will fuel fresh speculation that he could leave to join Real Madrid before next season.

Mbappe trains with PSG reserves as speculation grows over next move

A video image grab shows Paris Saint-Germain’s forward Kylian Mbappe as he stops at the entrance of the Paris Saint-Germain training grounds to meet with fans and sign autographs, after a training session in Poissy, western suburbs of Paris, on July 22, 2023. – Kylian Mbappe signed autographs and took selfies with club supporters after a training session with PSG reserve players on July 22, less than 24 hours after the club left him out of their squad for a pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea. PSG gave no reason for the omission of France’s captain but 24-year-old Mbappe has said for weeks that he is refusing to sign a new contract. (Photo by Tom MASSON / AFP)