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Man City boss Pep Guardiola. (Reuters/David Klein)

Guardiola chases Champions League vindication

City start their latest bid to win the club’s first European Cup with a trip to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Group C opener on Wednesday

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, who was plucked from relative obscurity in France, has been cited as a player who would be unlikely to receive a work permit because of Brexit. (Reuters/David Klein)

Kante growing into new role with Chelsea

Kante earned a reputation as the world’s best defensive midfielder after playing a key role in Chelsea and Leicester’s Premier League title triumphs

Serena Williams in action during her match against Viktoriya Tomova on day three at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club.

Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes

Serena Williams powered to her 16th successive win in Wednesday’s second round action

Although Real are stuck in a rut

Real will get back on track in first Wembley visit – Zidane

Zidane’s side have endured stinging criticism after their spluttering start to the season hit a new low with a shock 2-1 defeat at minnows Girona.

Arsenal stunned as Bradford City takes the cup

A penalty shoot-out between the Gunners and Bradford City, has left Arsenal defeated.

Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic sinks Federer to win Tour Finals

Novak Djokovic produced a masterful display to end Roger Federer’s reign as ATP Tour Finals champion.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.

Van Persie relishing Rooney partnership

Robin van Persie has issued an ominous warning to Braga, saying his partnership with Wayne Rooney is finally beginning to live up to expectations.

Norwich City’s English goalkeeper John Ruddy

Chelsea extend Premier League lead while City on comeback trail

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 4-1 win against Norwich, while champions Man City got back on track with 3-0 win.

Chelsea begin bid to remain kings of Europe

Roberto Di Matteo has warned his Chelsea players they are marked men as the Champions League holders vie to retain the trophy against Juventus.

Mexico’s Oribe Peralta

Mexico stun Brazil to take home soccer gold

Mexico stunned Brazil to win their first gold in the Olympic men’s soccer tournament with a shock 2-1 victory over five-time world champions Brazil.

The loss to Roger Federer at the Wimbledon final was a devastating blow to Andy Murray.
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It’ll only make me stronger, says Andy

Andy Murray has vowed to come back stronger than ever after his heartbreaking four-set Wimbledon final defeat by Roger Federer on Sunday.

Roger Federer has won his seventh Wimbledon title.
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Federer reigns supreme to take seventh Wimbledon title

Roger Federer hailed his record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title as one of the greatest moments of his life after defeating Andy Murray.

Andy Murray.

Murray realises Britain’s Wimbledon dreams

Andy Murray has ended Britain’s 74-year wait for a male Wimbledon finalist by clinching a semifinal victory over French fifth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Serena Williams.

Serena Williams scrapes through to Wimbledon quarterfinals

Four-time champion Serena Williams has survived a gruelling examination from Yaroslava Shvedova to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Serena Williams plays a forehand shot during her third round women’s singles victory over China’s Zheng Jie on day six of the 2012 Wimbledon.

Serena avoids an embarrassing third round exit at Wimbledon

Serena Williams believes her Centre Court scare against China’s Zheng Jie was the perfect preparation for the sterner tests that lie ahead.

Rooney’s pair of aces ups United’s ante after City fold

Rooney’s pair of aces ups United’s ante after City fold

Manchester United is top of the Premier League after defeating West Bromwich Albion 2-0 following Manchester City’s shock 1-0 loss at Swansea.

Suarez apologises but bears brunt of Liverpool bosses

Suarez apologises but bears brunt of Liverpool bosses

Liverpool chiefs have accused Luis Suarez of misleading them after claiming he would shake hands with Manchester United’s Patrice Evra.

Surprise loss for Arsenal at Swansea

Arsenal have lost ground in their race to secure a top-four finish on the English Premier League table after a surprise 3-2 defeat to Swansea.

Villas-Boas hits back at Chelsea critics

Villas-Boas hits back at Chelsea critics

Andre Villas-Boas slammed those who criticised his Chelsea reign after the Blues swept into the Champions League last 16 with a victory over Valencia.

Chelsea ready for crunch Valencia showdown

Chelsea ready for crunch Valencia showdown

Andre Villas-Boas admits Chelsea’s Champions League showdown with Valencia on Tuesday represents a critical moment in his reign at Stamford Bridge.