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For Neymar, first it was a beach, then the world 30 May 2018 - 10:18 pm
Brazil's striker Neymar laughs during a training session at Tottenham Hotspur's Enfield Training Centre, north-east of London, on May 30, 2018 ahead their international friendly football match against Croatia. / AFP / Ben STANSALL
Former England skipper Terry leaves Aston Villa 30 May 2018 - 08:59 pm
Aston Villa's John Terry looks dejected as he applauds the fans at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine
Japan suffer defeat with revamped formation under new coach 30 May 2018 - 05:11 pm
Japan's National football team midfielder Genki Haraguchi controls the ball, during their international friendly football match between Japan and Ghana at the Nissan stadium in Yokohama, on May 30, 2018. / AFP / Martin BUREAU
Messi grabs hat-trick as Argentina canter to 4-0 win 30 May 2018 - 01:00 pm
Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Haiti's Waldo Vernet (REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci)
Time for Deschamps to deliver with gifted France squad 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am
French forward Kylian Mbappe (R) shoots past Irish goalkeeper Colin Doyle during the friendly football match between France and Ireland at the Stade de France stadium, in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on May 28, 2018. The goal was not valid, Fre
Neymar admits not being 100 percent fit ahead of World Cup 30 May 2018 - 01:58 am
Brazil's striker Neymar (L) takes part in a training session at Tottenham Hotspur's Enfield Training Centre, north-east of London, on May 28, 2018 ahead their International friendly football match against Croatia. / AFP / Daniel Leal-Olivas
Firmino arrives early for Brazil training in London 29 May 2018 - 03:50 pm
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England fans face long, costly World Cup trip to Russia 29 May 2018 - 11:09 am
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Where's Messi? Tributes missing in his native Argentina city 29 May 2018 - 12:54 am
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi, strikes the ball during a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires on May 25, 2018. AFP / Juan Mabromata
Salto's sons Suarez and Cavani carry Uruguay's hopes in Russia 29 May 2018 - 12:54 am
Uruguay's Luis Suarez (L) takes part in a training session at the Complejo Celeste sports complex near Montevideo, in Canelones Department, on May 28, 2018 ahead of the FIFA World Cup. AFP / Miguel Rojo
Queiroz, from Man Utd enforcer to Mr World Cup 28 May 2018 - 08:30 pm
Carlos Queiroz, head coach of Iran national football team attends a press conference ahead of a friendly football match between Turkey and Iran at BJK Nevzat Demir facilities in Istanbul, Turkey on May 27, 2018. Emrah Yorulmaz - Anadolu
Roma legend Totti announces autobiography on anniversary of final match 28 May 2018 - 04:49 pm
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Furious Puyol wants Barca priority shift after more Madrid glory 28 May 2018 - 01:47 pm
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Rare unity over love for Salah, loathing for Ramos 28 May 2018 - 01:49 am
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected after injury. Reuters/Hannah McKay
Calamity Karius shows work still to be done at Liverpool 27 May 2018 - 01:05 pm
Liverpool's German goalkeeper Loris Karius walks past the trophy after losing the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, on May 26, 2018. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE
Future unclear for Ronaldo, Bale after Champions League win 27 May 2018 - 08:56 am
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures as he celebrates winning the Champions League with the trophy REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Brilliant Bale breaks Liverpool hearts as Real Madrid win Champions League 27 May 2018 - 07:57 am
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match against Liverpool FC at the Olimpiyskiy stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, on May 26, 2018. Vladimir Shtanko - Anadolu Agency
Liverpool star Salah off injured in 30th minute 26 May 2018 - 10:33 pm
Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah (C) is comforted by team members and Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd L) as he leaves the pitch after injury during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real

Formula One

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen's car is moved following his crash during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) Verstappen crashes out of Dutch Grand Prix
Mercedes' British driver George Russell drives during the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen smiles during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 20, 2026. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) 'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030

NBA

LeBron James speaks onstage during the TIME100 Sports Gala at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks banners adorn the facade of City Hall ahead of the ticker tape victory parade on June 17, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Jubilant New York on guard for Knicks parade
New York Knicks owner James Dolan lifts the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after his team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait after winning Game Five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by NATHANIEL S. BUTLER / NBAE / GETTY IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP Jordan Clarkson becomes first Filipino-American NBA champion

Cricket

Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad celebrates taking the wicket England's Joe Root on day two of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 20, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties
Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz poses with fans after victory against Australia on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) 'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
Bangladesh players pose for a photo after their team's victory on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia
A general view shows covered ground as rain delays the start of play on second day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test

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