Mbappé becomes leader of France’s collective under Deschamps’ regime of trust
Kylian Mbappé hugged Didier Deschamps after scoring in France's 3-0 World Cup victory over Sweden, publicly showing support for the head coach who had stepped back briefly to grieve his mother's death. Deschamps emphasized that Mbappé exemplifies the team's collective strength and united spirit, which he has fostered through a regime of trust that allows France's front four to be both secure and adventurous.
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Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships in 15 minutes 36.09 seconds, extending her 16-year winning streak in the event. The race took place at an outdoor pool in Irvine, California, during the opening night of the competition.
Swiatek downs Svitolina to reach first WTA final of 2026
Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to her first WTA final of 2026 in Toronto. The seventh-seeded Polish player improved her head-to-head record against Svitolina to 5-3.
Doué seals Super Cup glory for PSG after Madjo makes history for Aston Villa
PSG defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup, with Ousmane Doué scoring the winning goal at minute 62. Seventeen-year-old Brian Madjo became the competition's youngest scorer with Aston Villa's goal in the 45th minute.