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Real Madrid hoping Champions League magic halts Bayern Munich juggernaut

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane during the warmup before the Champions League last-16, second-leg match against Atalanta on March 18.
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane during the warmup before the Champions League last-16, second-leg match against Atalanta on March 18.

Tour of Flanders cyclists face fines for running red light at railroad

UAE Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycles in the men's race of the Tour des Flandres one day cycling race in Haaltert, Belgium on April 5, 2026.
UAE Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar cycles in the men's race of the Tour des Flandres one day cycling race in Haaltert, Belgium on April 5, 2026.

Surprise Remco Evenepoel entry spices up Tour of Flanders battle

Belgian Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe attending a press conference of his team ahead of the 110th edition of Tour of Flanders, one-day cycling race in Legedem on April 3, 2026.
Belgian Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe attending a press conference of his team ahead of the 110th edition of Tour of Flanders, one-day cycling race in Legedem on April 3, 2026.

Powerboat racing-Goalkeeper Courtois dives into E1 electric series as team co-owner

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 17, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 17, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell/File Photo

Mexico draw 1-1 with Belgium in Chicago ahead of World Cup

Mar 31, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Mexico defender Jorge Sanchez (2) and Belgium forward Mika Godts (26) battle for control of the ball during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Mexico defender Jorge Sanchez (2) and Belgium forward Mika Godts (26) battle for control of the ball during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US as planned

The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.
The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.

Lukaku faces Napoli discipline for training no-show after Belgium withdrawal

Soccer Football - Serie A - Hellas Verona v Napoli - Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy - February 28, 2026 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - Hellas Verona v Napoli - Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy - February 28, 2026 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

US thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts

The thrashing comes as a wake-up call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans.
The thrashing comes as a wake-up call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans.

Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts

Mar 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; USA's Weston McKennie (8) scores a goal against Belgium during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Mar 28, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; USA's Weston McKennie (8) scores a goal against Belgium during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Lukaku drops out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-ups

Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Napoli - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - January 25, 2026 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Napoli - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - January 25, 2026 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.