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Lens clinch first-ever Coupe de France triumph after seeing off Nice – Sports

Lens clinch first-ever Coupe de France triumph after seeing off Nice – Sports

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Lens lifted the Coupe de France for the first time in their 120-year history after beating Nice (3-1) in Friday’s final at the Stade de France. Across the Channel, Pep Guardiola is gearing up for what will be his final match as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden decade in charge. The 55-year-old announced his decision on Friday morning, a couple of days before the final-day reception of Aston Villa. Lyon will be looking to reclaim their women’s Champions League crown when they take on Barcelona in Saturday’s final in Oslo. The French giants, who have not been continental champions since their eighth title in 2022, will look to get their own back after losing to the Catalans in the 2024 final. In basketball, the Euroleague final four saw hosts Olympiacos fend off Fenerbahçe in what was a duel between French veterans Evan Fournier and Nando De Colo. The Greek side will take on 11-time winners Real Madrid in Sunday’s final. Source link

F1 legend Prost suffers head injury in alleged robbery at Swiss home | Motorsports News

F1 legend Prost suffers head injury in alleged robbery at Swiss home | Motorsports News

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Former Formula 1 champion Alain Prost reportedly injured as police investigate robbery at family home in Switzerland. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 Police in Switzerland are investigating an alleged robbery that left four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost injured during a home invasion. Swiss tabloid Blick reported late on Friday that the 71-year-old Prost sustained a head injury from intruders who forced his son to open a safe during the incident on Tuesday morning. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “The perpetrators entered the residence while the occupants were present, threatened them, and forced one family member to open a safe before fleeing with the stolen goods,” the public prosecutor’s office said in a statement. “Despite the extensive search operation launched, the perpetrators have not yet been apprehended at this stage.” The police, who did not name the victim, said “several” balaclava-wearing intruders “broke into the house. Once inside, they threatened the occupants and inflicted minor head injuries upon one family member, under circumstances that remain to be established. The …

As Salah plays final Liverpool match, his legacy goes far beyond the pitch | Football

As Salah plays final Liverpool match, his legacy goes far beyond the pitch | Football

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Mohamed Salah’s status as one of Liverpool’s greatest players of all time transcends his achievements in the sport. When Mohamed Salah plays his last match for Liverpool this Sunday, he will leave as a cultural icon with a lasting legacy well beyond the game. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward announced in March that he would leave Anfield at the end of this season, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot saying he “deserves a big send-off” after nearly a decade at the Premier League club. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Liverpool will take on Brentford this Sunday at Anfield, a fitting locale for the striker to play his final game for the club. Salah’s status as one of the greatest Liverpool players of all time transcends the awards and top-tier statistics that he dominates – more than 250 goals for the club, two Premier League titles, four league Golden Boots, and three PFA Players of the Year awards, among others. The legacy he has built as an openly Muslim and North African player in Europe …

World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament? | World Cup 2026 News

World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament? | World Cup 2026 News

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The world’s best football players will travel to North America this summer for the most anticipated sporting event of the year: the FIFA World Cup 2026. While the 48-team tournament will feature young prodigies and veterans alike, some stars will not be at the tournament, having missed out due to injuries or because their nations failed to qualify. Al Jazeera takes a look at the top stars who will not be at the World Cup: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG’s most creative player, will not be at the World Cup [File: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP] One of the most feared wingers in European football, Kvaratskhelia will not be on the plane to North America as his country, Georgia, failed to qualify for the finals in June and July. The Paris Saint-Germain winger, the standout player in the Champions League this season, is yet to play at a World Cup. His last major tournament with Georgia ended in a round-of-16 run at Euro 2024. Robert Lewandowski (Poland) The 2026 edition was probably Lewandowski’s last chance of …

Premier League finale, French Open tennis and F1 in Canada – follow with us | Sport

Premier League finale, French Open tennis and F1 in Canada – follow with us | Sport

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Saturday Football 8am-1pm (all times BST)Matchday live Daniel Gallan clocks on bright and early with all the buildup to Saturday’s football action. With the Premier League signing off on Sunday, there’s still the Championship playoff final at Wembley as Hull and Middlesbrough go in search of the £200m prize for reaching the Premier League’s promised land. In Scotland, freshly minted champions Celtic seek the Double in the Scottish Cup final against the Pars of Dunfermline. Plus the German Cup final, with Bayern Munich chasing more silverware against Stuttgart at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Then to Oslo and Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and OL Lyonnes after Charlton and Leicester contest the Women’s Super League playoff at lunchtime. Why not join the conversation by emailing matchday.live@theguardian.com? Cricket 2.30pmEngland v New Zealand live England claimed a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in their opening T20 clash, with Alice Capsey playing a big part. The 21-year-old opened the batting for the hosts in Derby and spearheaded England’s chase of 137 with an unbeaten 74 from 51 balls. Having drawn …

Who is Don Jr’s fiancée Bettina Anderson? The socialite tying the knot with President Trump’s son

Who is Don Jr’s fiancée Bettina Anderson? The socialite tying the knot with President Trump’s son

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Donald Trump Jr. is reportedly set to marry Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend. President Trump announced his son’s engagement to the 39 year-old Anderson at the White House in December. However, in the Oval Office on Thursday, the president suggested that he may not be able to attend the ceremony due to his work commitments as commander-in-chief. “He’d like me to go,” Trump said. ​ “I said, ‘You know, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things.” Don Jr and Bettina Anderson have been dating for around two years (AFP/Getty) Two people familiar with the pair’s upcoming wedding told CNN that Anderson and Trump Jr. plan marry on …

World Cup 2026: Tuchel axes Foden, Palmer in surprise England shake-up

World Cup 2026: Tuchel axes Foden, Palmer in surprise England shake-up

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Big names were left out of England’s World Cup squad on Friday, with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer surprise omissions from Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man roster. There was no place either for Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold or Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in the group headed to the tournament in United States, Canada and Mexico. “I think from day one, we were very clear that we are trying to select and build the best possible team, which is not necessarily to select and collect 26 most talented players,” Tuchel said. “Teams win championships. It’s as simple as that. And what we are trying to achieve in the summer can only be achieved as a team.” England is trying to win a first men’s title since lifting the World Cup in 1966. Foden was the double player of the year in England with Manchester City just two years ago. Chelsea’s Palmer was one of England’s star players at the European Championship in 2024, scoring in the final against Spain. Yet both players endured …

Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs | Basketball News

Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs | Basketball News

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New York Knicks use an explosive third quarter to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026 Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93. Mikal Bridges also scored 19 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help the Knicks win their ninth straight game on Thursday night. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list That is the NBA’s longest postseason winning streak since the Boston Celtics won 10 straight on their way to the 2024 championship. Hart went 5 from 11 from 3-point range, burning a defensive strategy that seemed built around leaving him open from long range, and also had seven assists. “Just a whale of a game from Josh,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said. Two nights after rallying from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the …

Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr | Football News

Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr | Football News

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Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League title in last game before World Cup 2026. Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac, ending his long wait for domestic silverware. A trademark free-kick and a close-range finish, both in the final half-hour of Thursday’s game, sealed the win Al-Nassr needed on the last night of the season, with Al Hilal finishing just two points behind. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Ronaldo, 41, who was without a major club trophy since winning Serie A with Juventus in 2020, arrived in the oil-rich desert kingdom to great acclaim in 2023, wept as he watched the final minutes from the bench. He adds the Saudi championship to his English, Spanish and Italian titles and five Champions League medals. Al-Nassr took a 2-0 lead but were back to 2-1 before Ronaldo’s free-kick on 63 minutes evaded the goalkeeper and a forest of legs to find the …

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup | World Cup 2026 News

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup | World Cup 2026 News

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Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026 World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next month’s tournament. As the fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, experts say that the viral tunes raise questions about song ownership, artist compensation and the valuation of human creativity. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list But many users do not appear to mind, with some even showing a preference for the AI-generated songs over an official anthem that football’s world governing body FIFA commissioned from musicians Jelly Roll and Carin Leon. A highly-anticipated World Cup track from Shakira was also released last week, but the fad of AI fan songs was still drumming up excitement on social media for the tournament taking place in cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July. The trend appears to have started with a song dedicated to the French team, “Imbattables”, released in February by artist Crystalo, who is listed on …