France coach Didier Deschamps has eased fitness concerns over William Saliba and backed Kylian Mbappé ahead of the 2026 World Cup, outlining careful squad rotation for upcoming warm-ups.
Spain has cancelled the June 9 Congo vs. Chile friendly over Ebola fears. The setback hits Congo’s first World Cup campaign since 1974 as the US tightens border controls for Group K teams.
Brazil put on a clinical 6-2 attacking masterclass against Panama at Maracanã. Vinicius Jr. scored early as the five-time world champions finalized tactics for their upcoming World Cup campaign.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured back-to-back IPL titles, defeating the Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in Ahmedabad, driven by an unbeaten 75 from Virat Kohli and a 3-wicket haul by Rasikh Dar.
Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 4–3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a tense 1–1 draw in the final at Budapest.