Friday, 05 June 2026
Tennis and football lead a busy sports day, with Alexander Zverev moving into the French Open final after a four-set win over Jakub Mensik, while Flavio Cobolli reached Sunday’s showpiece without hitting a ball after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew ill. In boxing, Katie Taylor has confirmed the final chapter of her career: a farewell fight against unbeaten Flora Pili at Croke Park on September 5, a homecoming expected to draw a huge Dublin crowd. Football brought both transfer and tournament headlines, as Tottenham landed former Liverpool captain Andy Robertson on a free transfer, ending his nine-year Anfield stay. Looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, FIFA unveiled a star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico City led by Shakira and Burna Boy, while the White House said Iran’s players have now received U.S. visas, clearing the team to travel for its opening match.
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