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Macron condemns fan violence ahead of French football final
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned on Saturday violence that broke out between football fans on a motorway on their way to the French cup final that left 30 people hurt and a supporters' bus burnt out."There were very violent brawls" before police intervened, Gaume said, adding that one bus was left burnt out.
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Pole-sitter Leclerc eyes maiden Monaco win as Verstappen struggles
Charles Leclerc stayed calm and focused on Saturday after ending Max Verstappen's record run of pole positions by topping a tense and dramatic qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.It ended Verstappen's run of seven poles this year and a record-equalling eight in succession, shared with three-time world champion Ayrton Senna.
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Cummins eyes another title as Hyderabad face Kolkata in IPL final
Australia's World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will need a spectacular turnaround to secure another major title on Sunday, when his Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League final only five days after a heavy loss.Fast bowler Cummins, for whom Hyderabad paid $2.5 million in the IPL auction, led Australia to both the world Test championship title and an ODI World Cup triumph last year.
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Zverev expects 'peak Nadal' in French Open duel as Djokovic slumps
Alexander Zverev expects to face "peak Rafael Nadal" in their mouth-watering French Open duel as he prepares to deliver a heart-breaking, final blow to the 14-time champion's storied Roland Garros career.As the French Open prepared for Nadal's swansong, rivals were quick to hail the Spanish star who has lost just three times in 115 matches at Roland Garros since his title-winning debut in 2005.
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Hyderabad down Rajasthan to set up IPL final with Kolkata
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs on Friday to set up an IPL final against Kolkata Knight Riders, as spinner Shahbaz Ahmed starred with three wickets.Kolkata, who thrashed Hyderabad in the first play-off game to reach their fourth final, will meet Pat Cummins' side again in the decider.
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Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final
Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his Paris Saint-Germain career on Saturday and has the chance to sign off with another trophy in the French Cup final against Lyon.Victory against Lyon on Saturday will allow him to claim a fourth winners' medal in the French Cup.
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Giants Lyon battle holders Barca in women's Champions League final
Record eight-time winners Lyon face holders Barcelona in a tantalising Champions League final on Saturday in Bilbao, pitting the established elite against the new women's football powerhouse.Lyon have all-time top women's Champions League goalscorer Ada Hegerberg in their ranks, along with veteran stars including Wendie Renard, who has played in all 10 finals Lyon have reached.
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