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Global sports news highlights include the continuation of Vietnam's National Volleyball Championship and a poignant farewell for coach Duško Vujošević in the EuroLeague. In football, Holstein Kiel secured a vital win in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, while Mexico City gears up for the 2026 World Cup with ambitious fan engagement plans. Tennis sees Monégasque player Vacherot advance to the Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals, and Potapova reaches the Linz tournament semifinals.

🇵🇾 /Spanish NEW

Spirit and Gotham win NWSL matches after Concacaf play

- The Washington Spirit and Gotham FC won their respective NWSL matches after competing in the Concacaf Champions Cup in Mexico. - Spirit defeated Seattle Reign 2-1, while Gotham FC secured a 1-0 vict…

🇵🇾 /Spanish NEW

Teenagers Shine at Roland Garros as Top Seeds Fall

- Teenagers are making a significant impact at Roland Garros, with Brazilian Joao Fonseca and Spaniard Rafael Jódar reaching the quarterfinals. - Fonseca, 19, became the first Brazilian in the quarter…

🇵🇾 /Spanish NEW

US men's soccer team beats Senegal 3-2 in World Cup tune-up

- The United States men's national soccer team defeated Senegal 3-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly match. - Goals from Sergiño Dest, Christian Pulisic, and Folarin Balogun secured the win, but defensive …

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Fau Zaldívar Dominates Rally del Guairá, Claims Victory

- Fau Zaldívar won the 24th Rally del Guairá, marking his return to the CNR and FIA/Codasur. - Zaldívar, a three-time South American champion, dominated the event, extending his lead on the second day…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

FIFA Unveils New Refereeing Rules for 2026 World Cup

- FIFA will implement new rules at the 2026 World Cup to minimize time-wasting and penalize unsportsmanlike conduct. - Key changes include red cards for players covering their mouths when arguing and …

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Young Costa Rica Squad Led by Ugalde Faces Colombia

- Costa Rica's national football team, featuring a young squad, will play an exhibition match against Colombia in Bogotá. - The team, led by coach Fernando Batista, is in a rebuilding phase with an ey…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Zverev Sets Up Paris Quarterfinal Clash with Jódar

- Alexander Zverev defeated Jasper de Jong in three sets to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinals for the eighth time. - Zverev will face 19-year-old Rafael Jódar, who is making his first career quart…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

O Parrulo Ferrol retains goalkeeper Caio César via clause

- O Parrulo Ferrol announced that Brazilian goalkeeper Caio César will remain with the team next season. - The club exercised a unilateral renewal clause in his contract, citing his ambition, stabilit…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Lamine Yamal admits World Cup fears after injury scare

- Lamine Yamal admitted fearing he would miss the World Cup after suffering an injury in April. - The young forward is now included in Spain's squad and aims to "go for it all" in the tournament. - Ya…

🇫🇯 /English

Fiji men’s 7s finishes fourth in Spain

- The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team finished fourth at the Valladolid 7s tournament in Spain. - They lost the third-place playoff 17-28 to Argentina after being defeated by Australia in the cup …

🇫🇯 /English

Waqainabete marks return with three medals for MBHS

- Ezra Waqainabete won two silver and one bronze medal at the National Schools Age Group Swimming Championship. - His performance helped Marist Brothers High School secure second place overall. - Waqa…

🇫🇯 /English

Australia stun South Africa 26-19 to win Valladolid 7s

- Australia secured a dramatic 26-19 victory over South Africa in the Valladolid 7s rugby tournament. - The win ended Australia's title drought, marking their first HSBC SVNS tournament win in over th…

🇫🇯 /English

National handball side set to create history

- Fiji's Under-18 women's handball team is set to make history by competing in the International Handball Federation (IHF) Women's Youth World Championship in Romania. - This marks the first time a Pa…

🇫🇯 /English

Patel issues warning over rejected national call-ups

- Fiji Football president Rajesh Patel warned players who rejected national team call-ups for a tour of Vanuatu. - Patel stated that refusing a call-up could lead to restrictions on playing for Bula F…

🇯🇲 /English

Shaw scores as Man City clinch historic double

- Jamaican striker Khadija Shaw scored as Manchester City defeated Brighton 4-0 to win the Women's FA Cup final. - The victory secured a historic domestic double for Manchester City, adding the FA Cup…

🇵🇦 /Spanish

Ecuador beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup tune-up

- Ecuador defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a friendly match with a team composed mostly of substitutes. - Jackson Porozo and Anthony Valencia scored for Ecuador, while Sultan Mandash scored for Saudi Arab…

🇰🇷 /Korean

[Photo] Park Si-won Hits One-RBI Double for NC Dinos

- Park Si-won of the NC Dinos hit a one-RBI double in the bottom of the fifth inning. - The hit occurred with one out and runners on first and third base. - The game featured the NC Dinos against the …

🇫🇮 /Finnish

Former Finnish Footballer Marko Koivuranta Dies at 48

- Former footballer Marko Koivuranta has died at the age of 48. - Koivuranta was known for his speed and skill, playing as a forward and later as a defender. - He played for multiple clubs, including …

🇩🇪 /German

Olympic referendum: Turnout at nearly 46 percent

- Hamburg's referendum on bidding for the Olympic Games has seen a turnout of nearly 46 percent by early afternoon. - Over 600,000 Hamburg residents have voted for or against a bid for the 2036, 2040,…

🇩🇪 /German

Adi Hütter becomes Eintracht Frankfurt coach again

- Adi Hütter has been appointed as the new head coach of Eintracht Frankfurt, returning to the club where he previously coached from 2018 to 2021. - He has signed a contract through the summer of 2029…

🇦🇹 /German

Felix Gall must aim higher after Giro success

- Austrian cyclist Felix Gall achieved his first Grand Tour podium at the Giro d'Italia, signaling a move into the elite world of cycling. - Gall's performance suggests he may need a new team environm…

🇳🇬 /English

Spain star Yamal admits he feared missing World Cup

- Spain's young star Lamine Yamal expressed fear of missing the World Cup due to a hamstring injury sustained in April. - The 18-year-old winger is recovering and hopes to be fit for Spain's opening m…

🇳🇬 /English

Champions League: Kvaratskhelia wins player of the season

- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain has been named the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season for 2025/26. The award recognizes his outstanding performance throughout the campaign. A fu…

🇳🇬 /English

Super Eagles retain Unity Cup with big win over Jamaica

- Nigeria's Super Eagles successfully defended their Unity Cup title by defeating Jamaica 3-0 in the final. - Alhassan Yusuf scored twice, and Terem Moffi added another goal for Nigeria. - The victory…

🇳🇬 /English

‘Gutted’ Arsenal Fans Lament Champions League Loss

- Arsenal fans expressed deep disappointment after their team's Champions League final defeat. - Supporters who gathered in pubs across north London were left dejected by the loss to Paris Saint-Germa…

🇳🇴 /Norwegian NEW

Norway's ice hockey heroes to be honored at football match

- Norway's ice hockey team will be honored at a football match between Norway and Sweden at Ullevaal Stadium. - The team secured Norway's first-ever medal by winning bronze at the World Championships.…

🇳🇴 /Norwegian

Norwegian sports need a boost in culture and leadership

- Norwegian sports leadership and governance structures have not evolved at the same pace as athlete professionalism over the past 30-40 years. - Modern sports management involves billions of kroner, …

🇫🇷 /French NEW

Top 14: Racing 92 secures major win at Clermont

- Racing 92 decisively defeated Clermont 41-13 at the Marcel-Michelin stadium. - The victory propelled Racing 92 to fifth place in the Top 14 standings, significantly boosting their playoff hopes. - C…

🇫🇷 /French

Kvaratskhelia named Champions League's best player

- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been named the best player of the 2025/2026 Champions League season by UEFA. - The PSG forward was instrumental in the club's second consecutive European title, scoring 10 …

🇲🇽 /Spanish

Cape Verde thrashes Serbia 3-0 ahead of Mexico match

- Cape Verde defeated Serbia 3-0 in a friendly match in Lisbon. - The victory marks Cape Verde's first-ever qualification for the 2026 World Cup. - Serbia, not participating in the World Cup, used the…

🇲🇽 /Spanish

Czech Republic Defeats Kosovo 2-1 Ahead of 2026 World Cup

- The Czech Republic defeated Kosovo 2-1 in a friendly match as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. - Tomáš Lada and Adam Hlozeck scored for the Czechs, while Lindos Emërllahu scored for…

🇩🇰 /Danish

GOG takes first step in bronze duel against Mors-Thy

- GOG secured a 38-31 victory over Mors-Thy Håndbold in the first leg of their bronze medal playoff. - Despite Mors-Thy keeping pace for much of the game, GOG's goalkeeper Peter Johannesson made cruci…

🇩🇰 /Danish

Horsens clinches last promotion spot to Superliga

- AC Horsens secured promotion to the Danish Superliga after a 1-0 victory over Kolding IF. - The team's promotion comes after a period where their sporting director had publicly abandoned promotion a…

🇩🇰 /Danish

Swiatek Celebrates Birthday with Shock French Open Exit

- World number one Iga Swiatek suffered a surprising defeat on her 25th birthday, losing to Marta Kostyuk in the French Open fourth round. - The loss marked Swiatek's worst result at the tournament si…

🇸🇬 /English

Flores out of Canada's World Cup team with a torn ACL

- Canadian midfielder Marcelo Flores will miss the World Cup due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). - The 22-year-old suffered the injury during Tigres UANL's Concacaf Champions Cup final mat…

🇸🇬 /English

Zaire-Emery youngest to win two Champions League finals

- Warren Zaire-Emery became the youngest player to win two Champions League finals at 20 years and two months old. - He featured in Paris St Germain's 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal after a…

🇸🇮 /Slovenian

French Open surprise: Paris queen Iga Świątek eliminated

- Iga Świątek, the four-time French Open champion, was eliminated in the fourth round of the tournament. - Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, seeded 15th, defeated the third seed in straight sets. - This marks …

🇸🇮 /Slovenian

Narváez crashes out of Giro d'Italia after stage 18

- Jhonatan Narváez of UAE Team Emirates abandoned the Giro d'Italia after a crash following the 18th stage. - The Ecuadorian cyclist, a contender for the points classification, fell when he was distra…

🇭🇷 /Croatian

Mladost dominates Jug to reach Croatian water polo finals

- Mladost defeated Jug 19:10 in Dubrovnik to reach the Croatian water polo league finals. - Mladost advances to the finals after winning both matches against Jug with a combined score of 30:19. - They…

🇭🇳 /Spanish

FIFA Unveils Refereeing Innovations for 2026 World Cup

- FIFA will introduce new refereeing regulations at the 2026 World Cup to minimize time-wasting and address dissent. - Key changes include red cards for players covering their mouths when arguing and …

🇬🇷 /Greek

Luis Enrique: The Man Who Carries On With a Broken Heart

- Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain's coach, has achieved remarkable success despite personal tragedy. - He led PSG to their first-ever Champions League title in 2025 and a subsequent repeat victory, …

🇬🇷 /Greek

Mathias Jensen remains on Panathinaikos's radar

- Panathinaikos is monitoring the situation of Brentford midfielder Mathias Jensen ahead of the summer transfer window. - Jensen has been on Panathinaikos's radar since December, but a contract extens…

🇹🇷 /Turkish

Marco Bezzecchi Wins MotoGP's Italian Grand Prix

- Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia won the Italian Grand Prix, the seventh stage of the MotoGP World Championship, held at the Mugello Circuit. - Jorge Martin of Aprilia finished second, and Francesco Bagna…

🇹🇷 /Turkish

Why PSG Won the Champions League and Arsenal Lost

- The Champions League final showcased contrasting football philosophies and management models between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. - PSG's victory, achieved through pragmatism and control, reflec…

🇹🇷 /Turkish

Beşiktaş Denies Reports Linking Club to Oliver Glasner

- Beşiktaş JK has officially denied reports linking the club to Austrian coach Oliver Glasner for the head coach position. - The club stated that news circulating in the press and digital media about …

🇨🇱 /Spanish

Coquimbo Unido beats Limache 3-2 to join title race

- Coquimbo Unido defeated Deportes Limache 3-2 in a Liga de Primera match. - The victory propelled Coquimbo Unido to second place in the standings with 23 points. - Both teams had players sent off dur…

🇬🇧 /English

Shaw signs new Man City deal after double triumph

- Khadija Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, ending speculation about her departure. - Shaw scored and assisted in City's 4-0 FA Cup final win over Brighton, contributing t…

🇱🇹 /Lithuanian

Norway Wins Historic First World Championship Medal

- Norway secured its first-ever medal in the World Ice Hockey Championships, winning bronze. - The team secured a 3-2 overtime victory against Canada in a dramatic playoff. - This historic achievement…

🇻🇪 /Spanish

Spurs return to NBA Finals after eliminating Thunder

- The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in a decisive Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals. - Led by Victor Wembanyama's 22 points, the Spurs secured their first Finals appearance…

🇹🇼 /Chinese

Kings lead finals series after Odie's clutch free throws

- New Taipei Kings defeated Formosa Dreamers 96-93 in Game 4 of the championship series, taking a 3-1 lead. Odie was crucial, making all 9 of his free throws, including key shots in the final quarter.…

🇸🇦 /English

Gauff's French Open Title Defense Ends; Osaka Advances

- Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ended in the third round with a 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 loss to Anastasia Potapova. - Gauff noted similarities in her losses at the French Open and the Italian Open,…

🇮🇪 /English

Live GAA Updates: Dublin Face Louth, Monaghan Host Mayo

- Dublin will face Louth at Croke Park, and Monaghan will host Mayo in the All-Ireland Football Championship Round 1. - The U20 All-Ireland Hurling Final features Clare against Galway, with Clare seen…

🇮🇪 /English

Govt supports FAI move to play Israel games - Minister

- The Irish government supports the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) decision to proceed with upcoming soccer matches against Israel. - Opposition parties are calling for a boycott of the games…

🇹🇳 /French

Tunisia faces Austria in World Cup warm-up friendly

- Tunisia's national football team will play a friendly match against Austria in Vienna on Monday as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. - The match is a key test for coach Sabri Lamouch…

🇧🇪 /French

20 Km de Bruxelles 2026: All Details on the 46th Edition

- The 46th edition of the 20 Km de Bruxelles race will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, attracting approximately 50,000 participants. - The course remains largely the same as the previous year, wit…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

PSG coach Luis Enrique calls Arsenal's final goal 'lucky'

- Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described Arsenal's opening goal as 'lucky,' stating it made the match more challenging. - PSG secured their second consecutive Champions League title by defea…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

Binus to face UPH in Campus League Basketball Finals

- Binus University will face Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in both the men's and women's finals of the Campus League 2026 Basketball Regional Jakarta Season 1. - UPH's women's team secured their fi…

🇹🇹 /English

Hope: Alzarri's return a big boost for West Indies

- West Indies white-ball captain Shai Hope is optimistic about the return of fast bowler Alzarri Joseph from injury for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. - Joseph, who missed the 2026 T20 Wor…

🇲🇾 /Malay

Hodak's son joins Malaysia's U-19 mission

- Luka Jordy Hodak, son of former national U-19 coach Bojan Hodak, has been selected to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN U-19 Championship 2026 in Indonesia. - Hodak, currently playing for Croatia's NK…

🇲🇾 /Malay

Women's Squad's Legal Defense is Fragile

- The Malaysian women's hockey team lost their opening match 1-2 to India in the U-18 Asia Cup. - Coach Siti Amarina Ruhani called for improved defense against penalty corners, as Malaysia conceded 16…

🇲🇾 /Malay

Azeem matches national 10.09s record

- Malaysian sprinter Muhammad Azeem Fahmi equaled his own national record of 10.09 seconds in the 100m race at the NCAA Championship qualifiers in Kentucky. - This performance marks his best of the se…

🇮🇹 /Italian

Italian trio advances to Roland Garros round of 16

- Italian tennis players Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Berrettini, and Matteo Arnaldi advanced to the round of 16 at Roland Garros. - Cobolli won in straight sets, while Berrettini and Arnaldi secured victor…