Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon retires from football at 45
"That's all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together," he posted in English on social media.
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France and Jamaica reach last 16 as Brazil exit Women's World Cup
With only a point needed to qualify, France coach Herve Renard shuffled the deck, making five changes from the team that battled past Brazil on Saturday.
US survive Portugal scare to reach last 16 at Women's World Cup
The USA struggled to impose themselves against opponents ranked 21st in the world and appearing at their first World Cup, and Portugal almost won the game in injury time when substitute Ana Capeta hit the post.
Ruthless Japan punish Spain to top group C at Women's World Cup
Striker Riko Ueki also scored on the break as the Nadeshiko cut through Spain's high press with three lightning raids in the first half before substitute Momoko Tanaka added the fourth with another quality strike eight minutes from time.
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering wins first Women's Tour de France title
SD Worx team leader Vollering, 26, finished the eight-stage race ahead of Belgian teammate Lotte Kopecky and Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma of the Canyon-SRAM team.
Wendie Renard leads France to victory over Brazil at Women's World Cup
After a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Jamaica in their opening game, France defied the Brazilian team and most of the 49,378 crowd to secure three vital points ahead of their final group match against tournament debutants Panama.
Disqualified Ukrainian fencer Kharlan reinstated, awarded Paris Olympics place
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) also said it was reinstating Kharlan, allowing her to take part in the team competition at the world championships in Milan.
‘Football is the joy’ for embattled Haiti as women impress in World Cup debut
The tournament’s surprise package, Haiti shocked Chile in a playoff in February to qualify for their very first World Cup, which kicked off in Australia and New Zealand last week.