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TF1 Says Its Netflix Deal Has Already Paid Off
French commercial broadcaster TF1 says its new carriage deal with Netflix has already met its audience targets, delivering record streaming figures just three weeks after launching in France last month. Under the arrangement — the first time Netflix has partnered with a free-to-air national broadcaster — Netflix subscribers in France can access live broadcasts and…
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Why Do Some Soccer Players Cut the Heels Off Their Cleats?
During the 2026 World Cup, Portuguese forward Pedro Neto drew attention by playing with the backs of his boots deliberately cut off just above the heel. The modification was intended to relieve pressure on a sensitive part of his foot, and although the image went viral, the practice is not new: professional players have long…
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France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco in Boston, the article uses the fixture to illustrate how internationally diverse the tournament has become. Its central example is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the Lille midfielder who captained France’s under-21 side only 101 days earlier but will line up for Morocco on Thursday, one of…
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Arthur Fery’s multi-millionaire father and mother both watch on as their son triumphs in Wimbledon quarter-final to set up £900,000 pay day
British tennis player Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after beating ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets on Centre Court, having entered the tournament only as a wildcard. As Britain’s last man standing in the men’s draw, his run has secured prize money of £900,000 and made him the focus of national…
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Stick to the football, lads! England’s World Cup stars cool off with diving competition ahead of Norway clash – with fans left in stitches as one player keeps his socks on!
England’s footballers took a break from World Cup preparations with a light-hearted diving competition at their training base, ahead of a quarter-final clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway. The relaxed session offered a glimpse of the squad’s mood as they gear up for a match that could put them within reach of the World Cup final.…
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Could Morocco become a football powerhouse?
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.
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Segner set to become first German-born All Black
Anton Segner will become the first German-born All Black if the uncapped 24-year-old back row comes off the bench against Italy.
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Noboody can question integrity of World Cup referees – Collina
World Cup officials are not “influenced by anyone” and “nobody can question the integrity” when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina.
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Russell returns for Scotland in South Africa
Star fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the second round of Nations Championship action.
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France fail with Olise appeal & Saibari ruled out
France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise’s yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.