Popp double leads Germany to demolition of Morocco
Talismanic captain Alexandra Popp scored a brace as Germany launched their bid for a third Women's World Cup title with a 6-0 demolition of debutants Morocco.
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Saudi club Al Hilal submit world record bid for Kylian Mbappe
Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal have submitted a world record €300 million bid for Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe's future in Paris is in serious doubt after the 24-year-old was left out of the club's pre-season tour of Japan.
Al Hilal aim to lure Kylian Mbappe to Saudi Arabia with world-record £259m bid
Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal have submitted a world record 300 million euro (£259m) bid for Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, the PA news agency understands.
Cristiana Girelli scores late winner as Italy edge Argentina
Substitute Cristiana Girelli's 87th-minute header snatched victory for Italy against Argentina in their Women's World Cup opener at Eden Park.
Ex Newcastle United keeper Shaka Hislop 'conscious' after collapsing live on TV
Former West Ham and Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is conscious after he collapsed before Sunday's friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan. Hislop, who made 26 appearances for Trinidad and Tobago, was working as a pundit for ESPN in California when he fell to the ground during a pitchside interview at the Rose Bowl. ESPN colleague Dan Thomas immediately called for help before he was later able to provide a positive update on London-born Hislop.
Tottenham owner tells chairman to sell Harry Kane
The Telegraph says Tottenham owner Joe Lewis has told chairman Daniel Levy he must sell Harry Kane if they can not get the England captain to sign a new contract at the club.
Sinead Farrelly on prayer, calm & Amhrán na bhFiann
As the noise and madness of a World Cup blares all around her, Sinead Farrelly takes sanctuary in prayer and writing in her journal.
Canada get Jessie Fleming fitness boost ahead of Ireland clash
Canada look likely to receive a major boost for their crucial World Cup clash against the Republic of Ireland after key midfielder Jessie Fleming returned to training on Monday.