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Football
Soccer-Ronaldo to start for Portugal against DR Congo in sixth World Cup
HOUSTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal in their World Cup Group K opener against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday.
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Rugby
Rugby Union-Janse van Rensburg set for England debut in France
June 17 (Reuters) - South Africa-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is set to make his England debut from the bench in Friday's uncapped international against France, England Rugby announced on Wednesday.
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Football
Soccer-Giovanni van Bronckhorst returns to coach Feyenoord
ROTTERDAM, June 17 (Reuters) - Feyenoord have appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new coach, bringing him back to the club to replace Robin van Persie, who was fired earlier this month.
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Football
Soccer-Ballon d'Or winner Dembele still searching for a home in France team
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - If Ousmane Dembele arrived at the World Cup hoping his last two club seasons would finally establish him as one of the cornerstones of Didier Deschamps' France side, the tournament's opening match has instead reinforced a familiar question - where exactly does he fit in this team?
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Other Sports
British charities lose out as under fire bookmakers drop Royal Ascot support
ASCOT, England, June 17 (Reuters) - British charities will lose out on almost half a million pounds in donations from Royal Ascot this year after bookmakers ended support for a major charity race initiative as the gaming sector adjusts to higher taxes and stricter oversight.
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Football
Soccer-Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal 'difficult days'
June 17 (Reuters) - An emotional Lionel Messi was wiping his tears with his shirt after scoring Argentina's first goal against Algeria in the World Cup, a strike that marked the beginning of a memorable performance where he scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win.
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Football
The World Cup returned to Mexico after 40 years. Many locals feel left out
MEXICO CITY, June 17 (Reuters) - Born in 1986, the last time Mexico hosted a World Cup, Eduardo Marin likes to joke that he's measured his life not in years, but in soccer tournaments.
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Cycling
Cycling-Van Aert ruled out of Tour de France with infected elbow
June 17 (Reuters) - Belgium's Wout van Aert will miss this year's Tour de France because of an elbow injury sustained at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, his Visma-Lease a Bike team said on Wednesday.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Formula One records 35% drop in carbon footprint since 2018
June 17 (Reuters) - Formula One recorded a 35% reduction on its carbon footprint last year compared to the 2018 baseline and remains on track to fulfil its commitment to become net-zero carbon by 2030, the motor racing organisation said on Wednesday.
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Cricket
Cricket-England edge first day as debutant Baker takes two wickets
June 17 (Reuters) - New Zealand battled back to end an absorbing first day of the second test on 291 for seven after England's new-look pace attack held sway early on with Sonny Baker taking two wickets on his debut at The Oval on Wednesday.
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Football
Soccer-Real Madrid sign free agent Silva after Man City exit
June 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have signed midfielder Bernardo Silva, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday, after the Portuguese international left Manchester City at the end of his contract.
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Badminton
Zii Jia suffers first-round exit from Macau Open
PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has made an early exit from the Macau Open when he was sent packing in the opening round on Wednesday (June 17).
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Football
Soccer-Arnautovic turns the tide for Austria in tense win over Jordan
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, June 16 (Reuters) - For much of Austria's 3-1 win in their World Cup opener against Jordan on Tuesday, it seemed the nation's all-time highest scorer, Marko Arnautovic, had the short end of the stick.
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Football
Soccer-Austria's Rangnick hails World Cup's smaller nations after close win over Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 17 (Reuters) - Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan on Tuesday.
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Football
Soccer-Jordan can hold heads high despite debut defeat to Austria, coach says
SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 (Reuters) - Jordan can hold their heads up high after delivering an "honourable performance" on their World Cup debut, coach Jamal Sellami said following his side's 3-1 defeat by Austria in Group J on Tuesday.
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Football
Soccer-Arnautovic decisive as Austria triumph over Jordan on World Cup return
SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 (Reuters) - Austria celebrated their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a 3-1 win over determined debutants Jordan on Tuesday, with substitute Marko Arnautovic the difference in a gritty, end-to-end Group J match.
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Football
Soccer-Austria return from long World Cup absence with nervy 3-1 win over Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 (Reuters) - Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener on Tuesday, relying on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty to claim the three points.
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Football
Soccer-Messi's inexplicable feats no longer a surprise, says coach Scaloni
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup on Tuesday.
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Football
Soccer-Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts
LOS ANGELES, June 16 (Reuters) - Superstars shone in Tuesday's World Cup matches, with soccer greats Lionel Messi of Argentina, Norway's Erling Haaland and Frenchman Kylian Mbappe scoring for fun.
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Football
Soccer-Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 (Reuters) - With a dazzling hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday, the 38-year-old Lionel Messi vindicated coach Lionel Scaloni's assertion on the eve of the match that he remains fundamental to the reigning champions.
