24 June, 15:54

Sweden emerge as World Cup dark horse to advance to quarter finals





PARIS, France -- Sweden have booked their place in the World Cup quarter finals on Monday thanks to a 1-0 win against Canada. The Olympic runners-up are emerging like real dark horses in the competition and will be full of confidence when they face Germany in the next round on Saturday. Here are five takeaways from their victory at the Parc des Princes on Monday. More drama In terms of football, the last 16 of this 2019 Women's World Cup has not always been spectacular. But it has packed drama,... espnfc.com

Gündogan: Barça united despite Araújo criticism

Ilkay Gündogan has told ESPN that Barcelona are aligned in their pursuit of success ahead of El Clásico against Real Madrid on Sunday amid the fallout to his perceived criticism of Ronald Araújo after Tuesday's Champions League exit.

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Utd hire Wilcox as tech. director in Ratcliffe reboot

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director after reaching an agreement with Southampton, who play in the Championship, where he had been working as the director of football.

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Vitesse relegated after massive 18-point penalty

Dutch club Vitesse were docked 18 points on Friday and will be relegated from the Netherlands' top division while under investigation for ties to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea.

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Martino: No special plan for Messi; Alba out

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Jordi Alba will miss the match against Nashville SC on Saturday at Chase Stadium, but expects Lionel Messi to remain in the starting team for the weeks leading up to the Copa América.

Read more 19 April, 23:37