France Ligue 2
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Confirmed absence for Real Madrid ahead of the home match against Benfica
Real Madrid host Benfica in the Champions League play off second leg with Dean Huijsen ruled out, key absences in defence and midfield, and Mbappé and Valverde available but not fully fit.
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Bodø/Glimt proud after knocking Inter out of the Champions League
Kjetil Knutsen hails Bodø/Glimt’s historic Champions League play-off upset over Inter, sealing a round-of-16 spot after wins in Norway and Milan, with captain Patrick Berg praising the team’s fearless mindset.
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Very calm despite the wave of violence in Mexico
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he is “very calm” about Mexico hosting 2026 World Cup matches despite a wave of violence that affected several states, including Guadalajara, one of the tournament’s host cities.