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Real Betis comeback sinks ten-man Lille on Champions League return

Real Betis twice came from behind to beat Lille 3-2 and mark their return to Europe’s elite competition with victory in France.

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Kylian Mbappe: "Good year for me to win 'Ballon d'Or"

Kylian Mbappe believes he has done enough to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time after making history at the 2026 World Cup.

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Zinedine Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps as France head coach

Zinedine Zidane has finally taken charge of the France national team after being confirmed as Didier Deschamps' successor by the French Football Federation on Tuesday.

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Arsenal confirm William Saliba to miss 'extended period' with back injury

Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will be sidelined for an "extended period" after suffering a back injury during France's World Cup campaign, although the defender will not require surgery.

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'There is nothing more beautiful than the World Cup' - Didier Deschamps bids farewell to France

Didier Deschamps has bid farewell to the French national team as a "truly wonderful adventure" came to an end with a chaotic 6-4 defeat to England in their World Cup bronze medal match.

Bukayo Saka #7 of England celebrates after scoring his team's fifth and hat trick goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026

Bukayo Saka rues limited World Cup role despite historic hattrick

England forward Bukayo Saka admits he would have welcomed more opportunities to contribute at the FIFA World Cup after producing a historic hat-trick against France.

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