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CLINICAL LYON REACH WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS WITH CRUSHING WIN OVER BAYERN

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Eight-time winners Olympique Lyonnais put on a ruthless second-half display to defeat Bayern Munich 4-1 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, completing a 6-1 aggregate win. Lyon named an unchanged side from last week's 2-0 first leg win in Munich, while Bayern manager Alexander Straus decided to shake things up, making five changes for this match.

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LAKERS THRASHED AS LEBRON RETURNS

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The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling superstar LeBron James's return from a two-week absence with a groin injury. The NBA's all-time leading scorer James delivered 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes on court. Luka Doncic, back in action after resting a sore ankle, drilled eight three-pointers on the way to a team-high 34 points, but he ran out of steam in the second half and no one else stepped up.

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FLICK FRUSTRATED AS RAPHINHA AND ARAUJO MISS BARCELONA'S RESCHEDULED LA LIGA CLASH

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed his frustration over the unavailability of Raphinha and Ronald Araujo for their rescheduled La Liga match against Osasuna on Thursday. The duo will miss out due to the quick turnaround following the international break.

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CHELSEA MUST PAY £5M TO WITHDRAW FROM SANCHO AGREEMENT

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Chelsea will need to pay Manchester United £5 million if they choose not to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal this summer. The 24-year-old winger joined Chelsea on a season-long loan in August, with an obligation to buy for a fee between £20 million and £25 million, provided the club finishes at least 14th in the Premier League.

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BRAZIL'S WORLD CUP STRUGGLES: A TEAM IN CRISIS DESPITE QUALIFICATION SECURITY

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Brazil's qualification for the 2026 World Cup is all but certain. With an expanded tournament allowing six South American teams to qualify automatically, they hold a six-point cushion over Venezuela, who recently broke a 10-game winless streak. With four matches remaining, their spot is not in doubt—but that's hardly the issue.

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FRANCE'S COMEBACK SECURES SEMI-FINAL SPOT

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France faced an uphill battle against Croatia, entering the second leg trailing 2-0. However, a resilient performance in Paris saw them claw their way back into the tie, ultimately winning on penalties after a 2-0 victory (agg 2-2, 5-4 on pens).

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REAL MADRID IN TALKS WITH LIVERPOOL TO SIGN TRENT

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Real Madrid are in talks to sign Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer. The Spanish side is hoping to finalize the deal for the England international before the start of the next season.

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PORTUGAL'S ROLLERCOASTER NIGHT ENDS IN VICTORY

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Portugal's journey to the Nations League semi-finals was nothing short of dramatic. A night filled with twists, heartbreaks, and ultimate triumph saw the Portuguese national team secure a 5-2 victory over Denmark (agg 5-3), ensuring their place in the final four.

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