'Mr. Europa League' Unai Emery reaches sixth final as Aston Villa tops Nottingham Forest

The 54-year-old Spaniard has won ‌three ‌times with Sevilla (2014, 2015, 2016) and once ​with Villarreal (2021).

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Italian tennis chief calls for fifth major to break up Grand Slam 'monopoly'

Angelo Binaghi has dragged Italian tennis from the doldrums and into a golden age since taking charge of the country's federation.

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Jannik Sinner says respect at core of players' demand for more money from French Open

The dispute between the French Open organizers and players deepened after the tournament announced a 9.5% increase in ⁠prize money to €61.7 million ($72.19 million).

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International Olympic Committee lifts all restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The IOC had recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials be banned from events since 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Iranian FA says it will meet FIFA over World Cup in coming days

Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.

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PSG adds muscle to magic as another Champions League final beckons

"We showed our maturity, being able to defend as well as attack. As a coach it was a pleasure to see that performance," said manager Luis Enrique.

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Canadian soccer officials hopeful of getting boost from cohosting World Cup

Canada is cohosting the World Cup with Mexico and the United States.

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