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Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.

Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over

Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup overshadowed by off-field distractions, as the Somali referee refused entry to the United States said his dream was over.

Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys

Former Australia captain Liam Wright has signed for Welsh club Ospreys, with the flanker saying on Wednesday it was a chance to test himself in a different environment.

Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos

Forty years after playing for Belgium against hosts Mexico in the 1986 World Cup opener, Hugo Broos makes an emotional return to the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, this time as coach of South Africa.

PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push

Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top tournaments after the PGA Tour agreed to co-sanction the event.

Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree

A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results.

US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan

World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their opener against Paraguay, midfielder Cristian Roldan said Tuesday.

Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears

Benfica on Tuesday parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him.

Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait

World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England missed out on automatic qualification despite beating Ukraine.

White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians

The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.

Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis

Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen's Club doubles on Tuesday.

'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal

US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely focussed on helping the co-hosts succeed this summer.

Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined

Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.

Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals

With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals after slow starts.

Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles

Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen's Club on Tuesday.

Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected

Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility

Handling physicality from the New York Knicks and hostility from New York supporters has helped boost the San Antonio Spurs as they try to pull level in the NBA Finals.

Stokes considering England captaincy future after nightclub incident

Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported Tuesday following his involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.

Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive

Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of Maurizio Sarri.

Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.

Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow

American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial on stage three of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as Frenchman Alex Baudin retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI

Mosaddek Hossain hit a career-best 86 not out and Nahid Rana took four wickets as Bangladesh trounced Australia by 86 runs in the rain-hit opening one-day international on Tuesday to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move

Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.

Itoje out of latest England training squad

England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.

'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit

New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an impending move to Japan.

Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident

Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the past tense" following the all-rounder's involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.

McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials

Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell Tuesday to ensure she will swim the event at the Commonwealth Games.

Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia

Mosaddek Hossain struck a career-best 86 not out on his return to international cricket as Bangladesh recovered to post 284-8 against a sloppy Australia in the opening one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow

Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his "heart" when he leads the side out for their opening match in the World Cup on Saturday.

Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep

Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup have turned to referee Ma Ning -- nicknamed "Card Master" for his enthusiasm in booking players -- as the country's representative for the tournament.

Spain beat Peru 3-1 to head into World Cup on high

Spain gave a taste of what makes them one of the World Cup favourites with a 3-1 win over Peru on Monday in their final friendly before the showpiece kicks off.

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