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Tuesday 6 October
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World Cup 2026: FIFA knew Lionel Mpasi was ineligible and let DR Congo play
A joint investigation by Le Monde and the New York Times shows that FIFA’s lawyers found goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi ineligible before the tournament. DR Congo should have forfeited their play-off against Nigeria;…
Lucas Morel · 1 min read
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France 4-1 Belgium: Europe’s press in awe of Michael Olise’s double
Trailing until the 77th minute, France overturned Belgium 4-1 through their substitutes. From Brussels to Madrid, the press hailed Michael Olise’s double and the depth of Zidane’s bench.
Lucas Morel · 2 min read
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Sinner calls time on his 2026 season to treat his right knee
Jannik Sinner has not played since retaining his Wimbledon title on 12 July. On Tuesday the world No 1 announced the end of his 2026 season: treatment on an inflamed right knee.…
Camille Vasseur · 2 min read
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Rugby League World Cup: Jake Connor left out of England’s 23-man squad
Coach Brian McDermott has left out the reigning Man of Steel, the Super League’s top assist maker, and preferred Mikey Lewis in a 23-man squad with five uncapped players. England open against…
Thomas Lacombe · 2 min read
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Argentina after Messi: Romero takes the armband, the No. 10 stays vacant, Nico Paz waits
Before Lionel Messi’s last match for Argentina, against Benin, the essentials are settled: Cristian Romero wears the armband, the No. 10 stays vacant and Nico Paz, scorer and creator against Bolivia, waits…
Lucas Morel · 2 min read
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Zidane’s first international break ends unbeaten as France come from behind to beat Belgium 4-1
Trailing from the 35th minute, France scored four times in fourteen minutes to beat Belgium 4-1 and end Zinédine Zidane’s first international break unbeaten, top of their Nations League group.
Lucas Morel · 2 min read
Monday 5 October
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France: Lucas Da Cunha owns his Italy error and does not start against Belgium
The midfielder has explained the heavy touch that handed Italy their equaliser on Friday. Zidane backs him publicly, but the Monday starting XI does without him.
Lucas Morel · 2 min read
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Tennis essentials for October 5: Medvedev defaulted in Beijing, Djokovic into the final, Sinner out of Shanghai
Medvedev was defaulted in Beijing after hitting a spectator with a ball, sending Djokovic into the final against De Minaur. Sinner withdrew from Shanghai and Alcaraz survived a scare in Tokyo: the…
Camille Vasseur · 2 min read
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Football essentials for October 5: Portugal into the quarter-finals, England’s 7-0, Messi one night from his farewell
Portugal booked their Nations League quarter-final place, England hammered Croatia 7-0 and Messi plays his last match for Argentina on Tuesday: the day in review.
Lucas Morel · 2 min read
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Saudi Arabia quietly shelves elevated Neom stadium planned for 2034 World Cup
Riyadh is quietly shelving a 46,000-seat stadium planned more than 350 metres above ground, on the roof of The Line at Neom, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The $2.5…
Lucas Morel · 1 min read