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Alonso looks forward to ‘starting from scratch’ with Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to “starting from scratch” with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.Alonso was given a reality check on Wednesday as Madrid were eliminated 4-0 by European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final at the …

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PSG inflict humiliating defeat on Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele scored inside nine minutes to stun Real and silence the majority …

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Luis Enrique eyes more history for PSG after reaching Club World Cup final

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique savoured his team’s performance in blowing away Real Madrid on Wednesday to reach the Club World Cup final and urged them to go on and cap a historic season by claiming yet another trophy.Two goals from Fabian Ruiz either side of an Ousmane Dembele strike, as well as a late …

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Milwaukee to face New York in NBA Cup

Defending NBA Cup champions Milwaukee will be up against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami in the group stage of the next in-season tournament, the league announced on Wednesday.The NBA unveiled the six groups for the third edition of its in-season competition, which will tip off on October 31 with group stage games that will …

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Three-time Tour de France winner LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal

Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday.In a ceremony at the US Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the 64-year-old LeMond as “a model of sportsmanship, excellence and integrity” in bestowing the medal, which is conferred by an act of Congress.”It is the highest honor that we …

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Thunder’s Holmgren agrees to contract extension worth up to $250 mn: reports

Oklahoma City Thunder star center Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the NBA champion franchise worth up to $250 million, US media reported Wednesday.ESPN, citing Holmgren’s agent Billy Duffy, first reported the deal, which will keep the 23-year-old big man in Oklahoma City through the 2030-31 season.It’s the second …

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Luis Enrique ready for ‘special’ showdown between PSG and Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described Wednesday’s Club World Cup semi-final showdown between the European champions and Real Madrid as “special” but dismissed questions over his relationship with Kylian Mbappe ahead of a reunion with the superstar striker.”Playing against Real Madrid is always a special game,” PSG’s Spanish coach told reporters at a press conference …

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