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Rohit Sharma has dismissed retirement speculation, emphasising his commitment to representing India and contributing to the team’s success. After scoring 138 runs against England in the ODI series finale, he confirmed his intention to play in the 2027 ICC World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 in a four-set final. The match lasted three hours and 46 minutes, with Sinner claiming his fifth Grand Slam title and improving his season record to 44 wins and three losses.
Today’s fixtures include Serie A and CONMEBOL Libertadores. Serie A…
The back page of the Daily Express, like many of the back pages, leads on Arsenal’s 6-0 thumping of West Ham to take them within 2 points of the top spot – and level with City. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the win will now give the team the momentum to chase the Premier League title.
The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on the Premier League action this weekend, with Arsenal’s 6-0 win over West Ham the lead. The paper says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta can ‘smell’ the title race, as Arsenal close the gap at the top.
Brazil, the defending champions, have failed to qualify for Paris 2024 after a 1-0 loss to Argentina.
Brazil had been eyeing up a third consecutive gold in the men’s Olympic football tournament. They have won a men’s football medal at the past four Olympics.
Argentina, who won gold in 2004 and 2008, finished the final qualifying event with five points.
The Women’s FA Cup is back in action this week (WSL returns next week) as teams head into the fifth round action.
Premier League games return this weekend, and there’s a lot of key matches to watch. Here’s the fixture list, kick-off times and where to watch as England’s top-flight returns.
The back page of the Daily Star leads on England’s Nations League draw – where the Three Lions will face Ireland. The paper picks up on ex-Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both played for Ireland in their younger years. They now both play for England. The paper says the pair will face a lot of booing in Dublin, Ireland later in the year.
The Three Lions will also face Finland and Greece in six fixtures across September, October and November.
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