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Olivier Giroud and France pick up in Qatar where they left off in Russia
No Ballon d’Or winner, no problem. Despite Karim Benzema’s obvious talent, the Real Madrid striker’s absence may prove a blessing in disguise for France. The defending world champions cruised to…
Winter now brings big paydays not empty schedules for English cricketers
It was just over 20 years ago that Surrey’s Ed Giddins and Nadeem Shahid spent the first half of the off-season getting needles in their socks flogging Christmas trees at…
Vlasic and Ounahi denied as Morocco earn opening draw against Croatia
The drums of the Morocco ultras behind the goal suggested the outcome had been favourable. A high‑tempo rat-a-tat-tat broke out on the final whistle, echoing the energy of the north…
Manchester United fans, how do you feel about the club being put up for sale?
Manchester United has been put up for sale by the club’s owners, the Glazer family, who have announced that they are “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives”. The news…
South Korea’s Kim Min-jae: ‘My nickname the Monster sums me up’
Kim Min-jae describes it as “one of the greatest moments in my life”, and it certainly made for an unusual scene, quite the entrance. The imposing South Korea centre-half has…
‘I cannot be in a better place’: Pep Guardiola extends Manchester City stay
Pep Guardiola has insisted he “cannot be in a better place” after signing a new one-year contract at Manchester City with an option of a further 12 months in a…