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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo won the golden boot at Euro 2020 after scoring five goals Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in his 11th major international tournament, having been named in the Portugal squad for Euro 2024. The 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward is the most capped player in international football history, with 206 appearances for Portugal and 128 […]

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Provinces to help cover central IRFU contractsLeinster hooker Dan Sheehan and back row Caelan Doris

Leinster’s Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris have both been upgraded to IRFU central contracts in recent months The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced a change to its funding model which will see the four provinces contribute “up to 30%” to help cover the cost of players on central contracts from next season. Currently,

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Thiem bids farewell to French Open after qualifiers loss

May 2024 Two-time finalist Dominic Thiem said a sad farewell to Roland Garros after the soon-to-retire Austrian was knocked out in the second round of qualifying on Wednesday. Thiem, the 2018 and 2019 finalist, went down 6-2, 7-5 to Finland’s Otto Virtanen and was then presented with a commemorative trophy by tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.

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Chelsea stars praise sacked boss Pochettino

* 22 May 2024 Chelsea’s stars praised Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday following the Argentine’s ruthless sacking after just one season in charge. Pochettino, who had a year left on his contract, was dismissed on Tuesday after Chelsea’s sixth place finish in the Premier League. Although Pochettino led the Blues into Europe next season thanks to

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Rashford and Henderson left out of England squad

Marcus Rashford (left) and Jordan Henderson have been mainstays in the England squad for many years Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson have been left out of Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man England squad for Euro 2024. Manchester United forward Rashford, 26, has struggled for form this season, scoring seven goals and managing two assists in 33

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Difficult decision’ to leave Henderson out – Southgate

‘ Jordan Henderson has made 12 appearances for Ajax since joining in January England manager Gareth Southgate said it was a “difficult decision” to omit midfielder Jordan Henderson from his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024. The 33-year-old has won 81 caps since making his England debut in 2010. Henderson left Liverpool for Al-Ettifaq in

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Salah hints at Liverpool stay after Slot appointment

Mohamed Salah scored 18 Premier League goals for Liverpool this season as the Reds finished third in the table Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has hinted he will remain at Liverpool next season after the appointment of Arne Slot as the club’s new manager. Liverpool rejected a £150m offer from Al-Ittihad for the 31-year-old last September,

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‘I want to be part of history’ – discover the real Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz smiles as he lifts the Wimbledon trophy Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is among the favourites to win the upcoming French Open, but has not played for three weeks because of an arm injury Carlos Alcaraz has made no secret of his ultimate career goal: to be the greatest tennis player of all time.

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