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Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP. Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, who featured in France’s 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were …

AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic has slammed the door on any chances of Divock Origi playing for the club again, insisting the has no future with the Rossoneri. Origi returned from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest but has not joined the rest of the squad in pre-season, having been …

Enzo Maresca has been speaking about his excitement to get working properly with the Chelsea squad as the Italian head coach begins his second week of working at Cobham. Enzo Maresca is “convinced” Chelsea have a “very good squad full of talent” as he begins his second week in his …

As England prepare for their Euro 2024 semi-final clash against the Netherlands, manager Gareth Southgate faces several key decisions that could shape the outcome of this crucial match. After a penalty shootout victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Online highlights the tactical crossroads the Three Lions find …

Chelsea FC’s new head coach Enzo Maresca has said that his team is ready to improve while also fighting for titles as he marks the beginning of a new chapter for the London-based team. In his first interview at Stamford Bridge released by Chelsea via YouTube on Monday, Maresca expressed …

Kylian Mbappe lauded Cristiano Ronaldo as a “legend” ahead of France’s Euro 2024 quarter-final showdown with Portugal. Upon the conclusion of the tournament in Germany, Mbappe will feature for Ronaldo’s former team Real Madrid, but the France striker insisted he wants to follow his “own route” as opposed to following …

Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup for Argentina’s Copa América quarterfinal match against Ecuador tonight. Argentine news outlet TYCSports reported Thursday morning that Messi is in line to start the Ecuador match at Houston’s NRG Stadium after his performance in Wednesday’s practice. “He finished yesterday’s practice very well, and …

The absence of Messi, who is with Argentina for the Copa América, is not being felt by Inter Miami. They have now secured four consecutive victories. Inter Miami, with a last-minute goal from Benjamin Cremaschi, triumphed 2-1 in Charlotte on Wednesday, marking their fourth win in four matches without Lionel Messi …

Mexico entered its second match of Copa América 2024 with a chance to advance to the quarterfinals, but instead, Venezuela pulled off a 1-0 upset over El Tri to win Group B and advance to the quarterfinals along with Argentina. Mexico now faces Ecuador on Sunday in a do-or-die match with the final Group B spot in the …

Belgium draws 0-0 with Ukraine on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of Euro 2024 where they will face France, while the Ukrainians bow out following Group E’s final match. Romania finish as group winners after they drew with Slovakia 1-1 in the other match. All teams finished on four …