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Spaniard Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy following his win at the 2019 French Open

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Nadal, Barty and Ronaldo are the big winners

Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 10 June

10 Jun 2019

England defender John Stones loses the ball to Holland’s Memphis Depay

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In Brief

Back pages: England throw it away and sink like a Stones

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 7 June

7 Jun 2019

The winners of the Uefa Nations League will be presented with this trophy

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In Review

Nations League final: Van Dijk plays down Ronaldo battle

Netherlands beat England to set up final clash against Portugal on Sunday

7 Jun 2019

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his second goal against Switzerland

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Ronaldo shines and Neymar is crocked

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 6 June

6 Jun 2019

Raheem Sterling scored twice in England’s 3-2 victory against Spain in the Nations League in October

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In Brief

Back pages: Sterling to captain England as Kane is left out

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 6 June

6 Jun 2019

Johanna Konta celebrates her quarter-final win over Sloane Stephens at the French Open

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In Brief

Back pages: Konta hits new heights and Sterling eyes prize

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 5 June

5 Jun 2019

Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines

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In Brief

Chelsea and England woe: Loftus-Cheek could be out for year

Three Lions midfielder ruptured his Achilles tendon in US friendly match

17 May 2019

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Rory McIlroy signs autographs during a practice round at the 2019 US PGA Championship

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Rory excited to play for Ireland at Olympics

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 15 May

15 May 2019

England captain Harry Kane won the 2018 Fifa World Cup golden boot

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In Brief

Harry Kane: Tottenham and England are ready to win trophies

Spurs have not lifted any silverware since the League Cup in 2008

18 Dec 2018

VAR Uefa Champions League video assistant referees

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In Brief

Champions League: VAR set to be used in the knockout rounds

Uefa chiefs move to fast-track the introduction of video assistant referees

21 Nov 2018

Virgil van Dijk scores Holland’s equalising goal against Germany in the Uefa Nations League

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In Brief

Video: Van Dijk volleys Holland to the Nations League finals

Dutch fight back to earn last-minute draw against Germany

20 Nov 2018

England captain Harry Kane made a goal and scored one against Croatia

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In Brief

Reactions: England reach the Uefa Nations League finals

Captain Harry Kane scores late winner against Croatia at Wembley

19 Nov 2018

Wayne Rooney in his final game for England

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In Review

Wayne Rooney bows out - but young guns steal the show

Veteran striker heads into the sunset but England’s future looks bright ahead of Nations League showdown

16 Nov 2018

Harry Wilson scored a free-kick winner for Wales against the Republic of Ireland

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In Brief

Video: Harry Wilson’s free-kick fires Wales to win

Ryan Giggs hails his young side after the Uefa Nations League victory in Dublin

17 Oct 2018

Antoine Griezmann was a World Cup winner with France at the 2018 finals in Russia

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In Brief

Griezmann hits double as Germany’s poor run continues

World Cup winners France fight back to secure victory in Paris

17 Oct 2018

Raheem Sterling scores England’s first goal in their 3-2 win in Spain

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In Brief

Spain 2 England 3: reactions, headlines and best tweets

Raheem Sterling ends his goal drought as the young Three Lions win in Seville

16 Oct 2018

Spain captain Sergio Ramos will go up against England striker Harry Kane

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In Review

Spain vs. England team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Spain star Sergio Ramos is impressed by England captain Harry Kane

15 Oct 2018

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In Brief

Germany in ‘disarray’: calls for Low to be sacked

Embattled team face World Cup winners France in Paris following thrashing by Holland

15 Oct 2018

Ben Chilwell England football Leicester City

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In Review

Croatia vs. England: team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Gareth Southgate could hand Leicester’s Ben Chilwell his first Three Lions start

12 Oct 2018

Gareth Southgate led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia

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In Brief

England boss Southgate rewarded for World Cup run

FA to offer improved £3m-a-year contract to head coach amid interest from clubs

27 Sep 2018

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In Brief

Spain thrash World Cup finalists Croatia 6-0

Liberia President George Weah plays 79 minutes of friendly against Nigeria

12 Sep 2018

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In Review

England vs. Spain: team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Three Lions star Dele Alli has his sights set on winning Euro 2020

7 Sep 2018

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In Brief

Uefa Nations League explained: how does it work?

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland feature in Uefa’s new tournament

7 Sep 2018

Paul Pogba France Germany Uefa Nations League

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In Brief

Nations League: Pogba on his future, Bale enjoys Wales win

World champions France held 0-0 by Germany and Ireland are thrashed in Cardiff

7 Sep 2018

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In Brief

International football: Robertson named Scotland captain

Wales not seeking Republic revenge and Sterling withdraws from England squad

4 Sep 2018

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In Brief

England squad named: Luke Shaw in, Ashley Young out

Gareth Southgate reveals 23-man line-up for September double-header

30 Aug 2018

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In Brief

England squad: no selection for Jamie Vardy and Gary Cahill

Three Lions take on Spain and Switzerland in September

29 Aug 2018

Alex McLeish Scotland manager SFA fan reaction

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In Depth

Scottish FA in ‘dark ages’ after appointing Alex McLeish

Not all fans and pundits are pleased that the 59-year-old has returned as Scotland boss

16 Feb 2018

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In Depth

Uefa Nations League: how the four leagues will line up

In Depth: what is the Uefa Nations League and how does it work?

11 Oct 2017

during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium on November 11, 2016 in London, England.

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In Depth

Uefa Nations League: What is it and when does it start?

New competition has been unveiled in attempt to cut down on meaningless friendlies and streamline qualifying tournaments

26 Jan 2017

Uefa Nations League

The Decathlon: Nadal, Barty and Ronaldo are the big winners

Back pages: England throw it away and sink like a Stones

Nations League final: Van Dijk plays down Ronaldo battle

The Decathlon: Ronaldo shines and Neymar is crocked

Back pages: Sterling to captain England as Kane is left out

Back pages: Konta hits new heights and Sterling eyes prize

Chelsea and England woe: Loftus-Cheek could be out for year

Enjoy a different view

The Decathlon: Rory excited to play for Ireland at Olympics

Harry Kane: Tottenham and England are ready to win trophies

Champions League: VAR set to be used in the knockout rounds

Video: Van Dijk volleys Holland to the Nations League finals

Reactions: England reach the Uefa Nations League finals

Wayne Rooney bows out - but young guns steal the show

Video: Harry Wilson’s free-kick fires Wales to win

Griezmann hits double as Germany’s poor run continues

Spain 2 England 3: reactions, headlines and best tweets

Spain vs. England team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Germany in ‘disarray’: calls for Low to be sacked

Croatia vs. England: team news, starting XIs, TV channel

England boss Southgate rewarded for World Cup run

Spain thrash World Cup finalists Croatia 6-0

England vs. Spain: team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Uefa Nations League explained: how does it work?

Nations League: Pogba on his future, Bale enjoys Wales win

International football: Robertson named Scotland captain

England squad named: Luke Shaw in, Ashley Young out

England squad: no selection for Jamie Vardy and Gary Cahill

Scottish FA in ‘dark ages’ after appointing Alex McLeish

Uefa Nations League: how the four leagues will line up

Uefa Nations League: What is it and when does it start?

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