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Italy forward Pio Esposito celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Uefa Nations League clash against Turkey at the Ataturk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium in Bursa on September 28, 2026.
FOOTBALL

Mancini satisfied as Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League

Italy boosted their Nations League quarter-final hopes with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Turkey in Bologna, thanks to goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori, and Pio Esposito.

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Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud sends down a delivery on the third day of the first cricket Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.
CRICKET

Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Pace bowler Hasan Mahmud believes Bangladesh's recent momentum and strong performances have transformed their dream of reaching the World Test Championship final into a realistic goal.

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France's Michael Olise celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match against Belgium at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on October 5, 2026.
FOOTBALL

Zidane full of praise as France power to win over Belgium

Michael Olise came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist, inspiring France to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.

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