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Barcelona on Wednesday announced that former player Deco was taking over as sporting director.
The buoyant mood across Australia abruptly burst on Wednesday when the nation was knocked out in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup by archrivals England.
England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt she was living in a "fairytale" after her team advanced to the Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 win over tournament co-hosts Australia in Sydney.
England defender Lucy Bronze was elated after achieving a long-held ambition as the side reached their first Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 defeat of tournament co-hosts Australia.
Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women's World Cup final against Spain.
Roma completed a double swoop to bolster their midfield on Wednesday, signing both Leandro Paredes and Renato Sanches from Paris Saint-Germain.
Jac Morgan looks increasingly likely to lead Wales at the Rugby World Cup after the flanker was named as captain for a warm-up match against reigning champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday urged European football to "eliminate the cancer" of hooliganism.
Ben White was included in coach Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup announced Wednesday following fears the scrum half might miss the tournament in France.
Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day internationals ahead of England's defence of their 50-over men's World Cup title in India.
Leandro Paredes has rejoined Roma from Paris Saint-Germain, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday.
Talismanic striker Sam Kerr was named in Australia's starting line-up for the first time at the Women's World Cup for Wednesday's semi-final against England in Sydney.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who helped lead protests demanding the sport's national chief step down over sexual harassment allegations, has pulled out of next month's Asian Games with a knee injury.
Carlos Alcaraz battled through a rain interruption to claim his 50th win of the season, defeating Jordan Thompson 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Open.
A "spy" helicopter and warnings they are entering "the jungle" are a taste of the national fervour England must overcome when they face Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-finals in Sydney on Wednesday.
Double World Cup winner Owen Franks will be watching "on telly" when his former New Zealand teammates kick off this year's edition against hosts France on September 8.
Of the 20 teams lining up in France only one is making its first appearance at the World Cup - Los Condores of Chile.
Napoli head into their first title defence in over three decades with questions as to whether new management will be up to replicating last season's stunning charge to glory.
Spain's chances coming into the Women's World Cup seemed to hinge on the fitness of Alexia Putellas but they have enjoyed a remarkable run to the final despite their star player struggling to make an impact.
Lionel Messi extended his remarkable goal-scoring streak as Inter Miami powered into the final of the Leagues Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich are pinning their hopes on England captain Harry Kane to return a stuttering team fresh off their worst season in a decade to the European elite.
The 2023-24 Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday as Bayern Munich head to Werder Bremen to start their quest for a 12th straight German top-flight title.
The Women's World Cup gave the sport a huge boost in co-hosts New Zealand where new attendance records were set, the head of the country's football governing body said.
Australia will host Samoa in a rematch of last year's men's World Cup final to kick-off a new Pacific Rugby League Championship announced Wednesday.
An inspired Gael Monfils applied the finishing touches to a British exodus at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat of 13th seed Cameron Norrie.
Panathinaikos stunned Marseille on penalties to reach the Champions League play-off round on Tuesday, while Rangers teed up a clash with PSV Eindhoven.
Former NFL star Michael Oher, whose inspirational life story became the subject of the Oscar-winning 2009 movie "The Blind Side", is suing the Tennessee couple who took him in as a teenager.
Alexander Zverev defeated fellow former Cincinnati Open champion Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to advance to the second round.
Lesiba Nku marked his first start for Mamelodi Sundowns with two goals in a 4-0 South African Premiership drubbing of Golden Arrows in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Germany international Robin Gosens has signed for Union Berlin from Inter Milan until 2028, the Bundesliga side announced on Tuesday.
Uruguayan defender Guillermo Varela and Brazilian midfielder Gerson traded punches Tuesday during a training session at their club, Flamengo, the latest violent episode for Brazil's most popular football team.
Rodri believes winning the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday is another chance to put Manchester City "on the map in Europe" after ending their long wait to lift the Champions League.