Three-time grand slam champion has played final match in SW19

France 3-0 Sweden: Another scintillating performance from Didier Deschamps’s men saw them cruise into the last-16

It was 10 years ago this week that several of the current squad were involved when England were beaten by Iceland in the last 16 of Euro 2024.

Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortlessly familiar. The way she gathers the ball before she serves: not so much bouncing it as toying with it, batting it around her ankles, as if considering what an appropriate …

MIKE KEEGAN IN ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel is ready to go from Happy Hour to Happy Meal as England seek to entertain the nation's children.

OLIVER SALT IN NEW JERSEY: If Messi is the current king on the throne, then France's captain fantastic, the focal point of their frightening attack, is the heir apparent after climbing right behind him.

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026

Kylian Mbappe helped book France's place in the World Cup round of 16 by taking his tournament total to six goals in a slick 3-0 victory over Sweden.

Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr all in hot pursuit of Argentina superstar

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanMexico’s football culture dates back to the early 20th century, and the country has a place in history as participants in the first ever World Cup match, when they lost 4-1 to France on the opening day of the 1930 World Cup in …

When people form memories of the World Cup, it’s matches like this that do it. France once again won comprehensively, and against decent opposition, but the quality of their attacking play, and the sheer beauty of their goals, were difficult to fully appreciate in the moment. It’s the sort of thing that only comes into true focus upon reflection.Kylian …

Merlin the duck continues to steal the show at the World Cup for Mexico

England boss Thomas Tuchel answers questions at a press conference ahead of the side's World Cup Round of 32 clash with DR Congo.

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Bradley Barcola "empahatically" fires home France's second goal in their World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Real Madrid star makes his latest move in the Golden Boot race

Defensive pair have left Tuchel lacking fit right-backs

Goalless draw with Paraguay criticised for lack of excitement‘We got our job done and that’s what counts,’ says Ajdin HrusticAustralia winger Ajdin Hrustic has dismissed descriptions of their Group D draw against Paraguay as one of the worst matches of the World Cup as the team refocuses on the upcoming last-32 challenge of Mohaed Salah’s Egypt.Sky …

Thomas blasts commissioner for silence on player safetyMercury star was suspended for hit to Clark’s throatPlay was ‘complete accident’ and ‘unfortunate’, she saysPhoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to …