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Spectacular strikes from Arda Guler and Mert Muldur helped Turkey launch their Euro 2024 campaign with a thrilling 3-1 win over major tournament debutants Georgia. Real Madrid forward Guler lit up an engrossing Group F encounter by curling home a…

Plus: Sylvinho’s awesome Albania side are flourishing, Croatia’s golden generation are on the wane, Hungary give Germany a scare, and Dan Ndoye catches the eye for Switzerland Main man McTominay delivers for Scotland Image: Scott McTominay celebrates after scoring against…

England beat Serbia 1-0 in their opening game of Euro 2024 but were unimpressive in victory; Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden struggled but Gareth Southgate looks set to keep them in his XI against Denmark on Thursday Image: Gareth Southgate…

France Football Federation president Philippe Diallo insisted it was too early to say whether Kylian Mbappe would feature in the remainder of Euro 2024 after breaking his nose. The forward was taken to hospital in Dusseldorf after colliding with opponent…

Leinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park misses out on Ireland’s tour to South Africa next month through injury. It was also announced recently that Jack Conan will also not be travelling with the team for personal reasons. Peter O’Mahony will captain the…

Kobbie Mainoo is pleased to have “peace of mind” over the future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman looked set to be sacked following a disappointing season, only to lead United to FA Cup success against Manchester…

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea for left-back Ian Maatsen; Borussia Dortmund were interested but Villa have agreed a fee understood to be more than his £35m release clause; personal terms are not expected to be an issue…

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on the similarities in style between him and Jurgen Klopp: “I think there are and that’s also one of the reasons why I came in. When something has been successful, a certain way of playing, you…

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray has been dealt a huge blow ahead of Wimbledon after he retired injured at Queen’s; Murray was playing against Australian Jordan Thompson but pulled out mid-match; he is playing in what’s expected to be…

Leading athletes and climate scientists have warned that extreme heat will make it “impossible” to hold the Olympics during the summer months amid fears of dangerous conditions at this year’s Paris Games. A group of Olympians collaborated with climate scientists…