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Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses

In Havana's old town, to walk on the pavement rather than the middle of the street is to take your life into your hands.

Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as "an example and a reference for football."

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Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive

Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as Iran's footballers made their long-awaited arrival in the United States.

Curacao have nothing to be ashamed about, says Advocaat

Curacao's World Cup debut may have ended in a reality check of a 7-1 hammering by four-time champions Germany on Sunday but it "is nothing to be ashamed of" said their head coach Dick Advocaat.

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.

Yamal fit but will not start Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit but will begin the European champions' World Cup opener against Cape Verde on the bench.

Marchant double helps Stade Francais thump La Rochelle to reach semis

England international Joe Marchant scored twice and back-row forward Romain Briatte scored a hat-trick as Stade Francais hammered La Rochelle 45-5 on Saturday to storm into the French Top 14 semi-finals.

Iranian-Americans vow to protest World Cup game in Los Angeles

When Iran takes to the field on Monday for the first game of its World Cup, Sara Barahman will be among the thousands of protesters outside the stadium waving a very specific flag: the one used by the country before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Germany crush World Cup debutants Curacao as Iran set to arrive in US

Germany swept aside tiny Curacao at the World Cup on Sunday, thrashing the debutants 7-1 in Houston while the Iran team touched down in the United States.

Americans Kim and Wilson team up to win LPGA Dow pairs event

Gina Kim and 19-year-old Yana Wilson combined to shoot an eight-under par 62 on Sunday to win the Dow Championship LPGA team event, a first title for both on the US women's tour.

Iranian football legend Azizi puts peace above politics amid World Cup tensions

Iranian football legend Khodadad Azizi, who played in the first World Cup meeting between Iran and the United States in 1998, has told AFP that football should promote "peace" and remain separate from politics.

In-form Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand

In-form England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand with a knee injury.

Koepka withdraws from Canadian Open sparking US Open concerns

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka withdraw before the final round of the PGA Tour Canadian Open with a hand injury on Sunday, less than a week before he is due to tee off in the US Open.

Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare

Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday.

Yato double keeps Perpignan in Top 14

Experienced Fiji lock Peceli Yato scored two tries as Perpignan maintained their French Top 14 status on Sunday with a 47-24 win at second-tier promotion hopefuls Provence in their end-of-season play-off.

Spurs defender Porro signs new contract

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro ended speculation over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the Premier League club on Sunday.

World Cup history beckons for ageless Messi

Lionel Messi could have signed off from World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments.

India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup

India made the perfect start to their women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win against arch rivals Pakistan on Sunday.

Antonelli left 'empty' after Barcelona Grand Prix retirement

Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli was left feeling empty after his Mercedes gave up the ghost in the final stages of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, forcing him to retire from second.

Hamilton 'rebuilt' his mind to earn first Ferrari triumph

Lewis Hamilton said he needed to rebuild his mind to become able to clinch his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona.

Brazil's frailties laid bare in shaky World Cup opener

Brazil's defensive frailties, lack of creativity and problems at full-back were exposed in a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener, raising doubts over their chances of lifting a sixth title.

Australia's Irankunda revels in 'unreal' World Cup shock

Nestory Irankunda called it "unreal" after the 20-year-old born in a refugee camp played a pivotal role in Australia's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey.

Diamond sparkles in French Oaks as Moore completes classic clean sweep

Jockey Ryan Moore completed a career full house of all the major European classics as Irish favourite Diamond Necklace powered to victory in the French Oaks (Prix de Diane) at Chantilly on Sunday.

Poland's Majchrzak stuns De Minaur for first ATP title

Polish outsider Kamil Majchrzak clinched his first ever ATP tennis tour title Sunday, stunning world number six Alex de Minaur 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7/5) in a nail-biting final on the 's-Hertogenbosch grass.

Connolly century sets up dramatic Australia ODI win over Bangladesh

Opener Cooper Connolly blazed 149 runs off 134 balls to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day match in Mirpur on Sunday.

Del Toro overhauls Tuckwell to win Auvergne Tour

Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with a solo success on Sunday's eighth and final stage for the biggest victory of his career.

Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak.

Vekic beats Raducanu in Queen's Club final to end title drought

Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8/6) in the Queen's Club final on Sunday.

Toyotas pounce late to retake title in 24 hours of Le Mans

Veteran Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi pulled away in the final session to win 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday as six different manufacturers finished in the top eight places in the elite Hypercar class.

Seixas out of Auvergne Tour due to crash injuries

Teenage French prodigy Paul Seixas was forced to pull out of the final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as he was unable to recover significantly from the injuries he sustained in a high-speed crash on Saturday.

Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia

Towhid Hridoy struck a composed 83 to anchor Bangladesh's innings of 274-5 after a nervous start against Australia in the final ODI match in Mirpur on Sunday.

Toyotas take control as Le Mans heads for home straight

Toyota grabbed the initiative and the lead with three hours to go in 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on Sunday.

Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale.

Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup.

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