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FIFA has come out in defence of the organisation's president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA defends Infantino against exit package allegations

FIFA has defended its president Gianni Infantino against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership of soccer's governing body.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan has drawn strong opposition from Europe. (EPA PHOTO)

Europe to boycott World Cup over FIFA investment plan

UEFA members say they will not take part in any FIFA competition until the world's ruling body drop their controversial private investment plan.

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Andre De Grasse and Lilian Odira loom large at the Commonwealth Games.

All the star international athletes to watch in Glasgow

Australia has been a dominant force in the Commonwealth Games throughout its history but there are plenty of nations ready to cut us down.

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Amy Atwell.

From NBL1 West to Comm Games: Atwell’s unique preparation

Amy Atwell had every right to rest her body after representing Australia in Melbourne this month, but she rushed back to Perth to play for Rockingham, and then flew out to Scotland for the Commonwealth Games.

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The Diamonds insist they won't be derailed by pay talks or anything else at the Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

Athletes from Australia have been given some prescient advice about packing to help manage one of the unintended effects of this scaled-down Commonwealth Games.

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France are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Morocco. (EPA PHOTO)

Mbappe, Dembele lead France into World Cup semi-finals

France are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after registering a 2-0 win over Morocco, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousman Dembele.

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Defending champ Jannik Sinner acknowledges his fans after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff at Wimbledon.

Champ ends outsider's fairytale Wimbledon run

At 36 Jan Lennard-Struff had reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final, but there the fun ended with defending champ Jannik Sinner winning in straight sets.

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Lionel Messi and his team are through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.

Argentina’s Messi misses pen, inspires stunning comeback

Argentina have rallied from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup with Lionel Messi making one goal and scoring another having first missed a penalty.

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RELIEF: Lionel Messi's Argentina needed extra time to fend off tiny Cape Verde to advance. (EPA PHOTO)

Messi's Argentina survive almighty Cape Verde scare

Lionel Messi and Argentina have narrowly avoided the 'Miracle of Miami' by beating tiny Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16.

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Ange Postecoglou has taken over as Al Nassr coach, where he will work with Cristiano Ronaldo. (EPA PHOTO)

Postecoglou lands shock new coaching post

Ange Postecoglou has made a shock decision on his future, signing a two-year deal to coach Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, the home of Cristiano Ronaldo.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 01: Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates with teammate Jude Bellingham #10 after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Kane to the rescue again as nervy England reach last 16

Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and set up a last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

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Canada have scored a late goal to win their World Cup knockout clash with South Africa. (AP PHOTO)

Canada score late to win first of World Cup knockouts

Canada have scored very late to beat South Africa in the first match of the knockout stages at the World Cup.

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Australia's scoreless draw with Paraguay was enough for the Socceroos to progress out of the group. (AP PHOTO)

Scoreless wonder: How Socceroos reached knockout stage

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

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Sydney Kings assistant coach Andrew Bogut has been fined over online comments.

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

The NBL has fined Andrew Bogut over a series of social media posts about Adelaide owner Grant Kelley, whom he also confronted during the championship series.

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AJ Dybantsa will be playing for Washington in his first NBA season after being drafted No.1. (AP PHOTO)

Wizards hope latest top draft pick can deliver magic

The Washington Wizards have selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one college season at BYU, with the No.1 pick in the NBA draft.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the verge of being traded by Milwaukee, who picked him up 13 years ago. (AP PHOTO)

Giannis on the move, traded to Miami: report

The 15th pick in the 2013 draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is reportedly heading to the Heat, following in the path of numerous big names to have moved to Miami.

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A second-half Kylian Mbappe brace has steered France to an opening World Cup win over Senegal. (AP PHOTO)

'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

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ALM whistle blower Shaun Evans has avoided punishment after an off-field drama at the World Cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian referee cleared over ‘white supremacy’ hand gesture

FIFA has cleared an Australian referee of any wrongdoing after the World Cup VAR official denied he deliberately made a controversial on-air hand gesture.

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