Australia select injured duo in Women's World Cup squad
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has named injured players Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy in his 23-woman squad for the Women's World Cup.
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Football rumours: Manchester City close to £86m Josef Gvardiol deal
Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol is on the brink of a record move to Manchester City, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 21-year-old defender will cost the Champions League winners £86 million (€100 million) from RB Leipzig.
Former France and Arsenal captain Vieira appointed Strasbourg coach
Former France captain Patrick Vieira on Sunday took over as coach of Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1 on a three-year contract, the US-owned club announced.
Ukraine, Israel and Spain qualify for Paris Olympics in men’s soccer
PARIS: Israel and Spain have qualified for the men’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics because England won their quarterfinals game Sunday at the Under-21 European Championship. Ukraine joined them later Sunday after winning the last quarterfinal 3-1 against France, which was already assured of playing at the Olympics as the host nation. Israel and Spain had advanced to the semifinals on Saturday at the U21 Euros, putting themselves on track to take two of the three Olympic places available to join France which got a guaranteed direct entry.
Patrick Vieira takes over at Strasbourg
Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as the new head coach of French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
Banyana called 'mercenaries, traitors' amid boycott as Botswana surge to thumping win
Banyana Banyana were called "mercenaries" and "traitors" on Sunday as they boycotted a warm-up against Botswana ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup later this month.
Liverpool sign Szoboszlai from Leipzigas as Klopp overhauls his midfield
MANCHESTER: Liverpool continued its midfield overhaul with the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig on Sunday.
Frenchman Lafay wins Tour de France second stage
Frenchman Victor Lafay of Cofidis sprung a surprise by beating an elite breakaway to win stage two of the Tour de France at San Sebastian on Sunday.