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Federer makes winning return in Stuttgart 14 Jun 2018 - 01:25 am
Swiss Roger Federer reacts after his victory over German Mischa Zverev at the ATP Mercedes Cup tennis tournament in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on June 13, 2018. AFP / dpa / Marijan murat
Willey sees England to nervy win over Australia 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am
England's David Willey celebrates with Liam Plunkett after winning the match. Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Afghanistan ready for maiden test against top-ranked India 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am
Indian test cricket team captain Ajinkya Rahane (R) and wicket keeper Dinesh Karthik walk together during the team's practice session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on June 13, 2018, on the eve of their one off test match against Afghanistan.
French Open champ Nadal withdraws from Queen's Club 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am
Spain's tennis player Rafael Nadal listens to Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo during a press conference at the Paris city hall on June 11, 2018, a day after he won his 11th French Open title in Roland Garros and 17th grand slam title. AFP / Stephane De Sakutin
US Open hopes ultimate test doesn't feature trick questions 14 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am
 Tiger Woods of the United States smiles on the eighth green during a practice round prior to the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 12, 2018 in Southampton, New York. Warren Little/Getty Images/AFP
Qatar’s Barshim tops in Ostrava meet 14 Jun 2018 - 12:38 am
Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim seen in action at the 2017 World Championships in London in this file picture.
Grozny is a World Cup home away from home for Egypt squad 13 Jun 2018 - 08:02 pm
Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah arrives to take part in a training at the Akhmat Arena stadium in Grozny on June 13, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / AFP / KARIM JAAFAR
FIFA eyes big crowds, bigger profits at 2026 World Cup 13 Jun 2018 - 04:49 pm
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FIFA President Infantino to run for re-election in 2019 13 Jun 2018 - 04:04 pm
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attends the 68th FIFA Congress at the Expocentre in Moscow on June 13, 2018. / AFP / Mladen ANTONOV
Lopetegui fired by Spain two days before World Cup debut, Hierro takes charge 13 Jun 2018 - 03:34 pm
Fernando Hierro will coach the Spanish team football team during Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on June 13, 2018. (AFP / File Photo)
Spain fires coach Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener 13 Jun 2018 - 12:54 pm
Spanish football president Luis Rubiales during the press conference. Reuters/Stringer
Spain to hold press conference amid rumours of Lopetegui sacking 13 Jun 2018 - 11:48 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 23, 2018 coach of the Spanish football team Julen Lopetegui poses at Spain's Sport City in Las Rozas near Madrid. Julen Lopetegui will be the new Real Madrid coach after the World Cup the club announced on June 12
Eriksen's Denmark not a one-man show, says coach Hareide 13 Jun 2018 - 01:40 am
Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen speaks to the press after a training session on June 12, 2018, in Vityazevo ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. AFP / Jonathan Nackstrand
Alisson focused on Brazil's World Cup quest as transfer talk rumbles 13 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am
Brazil's Alisson during a press conference. Reuters/Hannah Mckay
England looks to break cycle of humiliation, pain 13 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am
England players arrive at Saint Petersburg's Pulkovo airport on June 12, 2018, to take part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament in Russia. AFP / Olga Maltseva
France ready to outgun any opponent, says Griezmann 13 Jun 2018 - 01:39 am
France's forward Antoine Griezmann stretches during a training session at the Glebovets Stadium in Istra, some 70 km west of Moscow, on June , 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. AFP / Franck Fife
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi 13 Jun 2018 - 01:34 am
Brazil's striker Neymar greets supporters during a training session at Sochi Municipal Stadium in Sochi on June 12, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. AFP / Nelson Almeida
Afghan bravado cuts little ice with India 13 Jun 2018 - 01:02 am
Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma prepares to bowl in the nets during the team's practice session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on June 12, 2018. AFP / Manjunath Kiran