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CNN  —  The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has said the Israeli military has boarded its Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and that communication with the boat has been lost. The group posted a photo on Telegram early Monday local time, showing members of the crew of the “Madleen” sitting inside the boat wearing lifejackets and with their hands in the air. No Israel Defense Force soldiers can be seen in the image. In an earlier post, the FFC said the ship had come “under assault in international waters.” “Quadcopters are surrounding the ship, spraying it with a white paint-like…

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not play for the Poland national team for as long as coach Michał Probierz remains in charge.Lewandowski, 36, cited “physical and mental tiredness” at the end of a long season with Barça as the reason for making himself unavailable for his country during the current international window.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedAs a result, Probierz opted to replace Lewandowski as Poland captain, with Internazionale’s Piotr Zieliński handed the role.Lewandowski has subsequently announced he is stepping away from international football, although he has left the window open to return.”Taking into account the circumstances and a loss…

The discussions between MLS and the MLS Players Association over the Club World Cup prize money and player compensation remain ongoing, with the two sides failing to agree so far on terms in a newly revised section of the collective bargaining agreement.Seattle Sounders FC players first brought the issue to the forefront with a protest in front of fans at Lumen Field on June 1 by wearing shirts that read “Club World Cash Grab” and “Fair Share Now.” The MLSPA initially released a statement in support of the players’ actions, as the two parties demanded a fair share of the…

Portugal overcame Spain in penalties to win the Nations League final in Munich, Germany, after a 2-2 score in regulation — with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Nuno Mendes, Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal. In the shootout, midfielder Rúben Neves drilled home the decisive spot kick, making it 5-3. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa stops a penalty shot by Spain’s Alvaro Morata during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa…

PARIS (AP) — After a flawless fortnight in Paris, Jannik Sinner was on the brink of capturing his first French Open title on Sunday after a dominant run on the clay courts of Roland-Garros.Facing defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked Italian was firmly in control. Sinner’s deep groundstrokes, excellent service, heavy top spin, and subtle variations had worn down Alcaraz, who found himself 5-3 down and trailing 0-40 in the fourth set, and facing three match points.At that moment, it felt like the best of all possible worlds for the 23-year-old Sinner. But then the momentum swung. Alcaraz fought back,…

Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears as Portugal picked up their second Nations League title by beating holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Sunday’s final in Munich, Germany.Ronaldo’s 138th international goal took the final to a shootout, with Álvaro Morata’s miss proving costly for Spain as Rúben Neves struck the winning spot kick to spark wild scenes of celebration, with emotion overwhelming the veteran captain.”Winning for Portugal is always special,” Ronaldo told Sport TV. “I have many titles with clubs, but nothing is better than winning for Portugal. “It’s tears. It’s duty done and a lot…

Portugal became two-time Nations League winners with an epic victory over defending champions Spain thanks to Diogo Costa’s shoot-out save from Alvaro Morata, which sealed a 5-3 success on penalties after a 2-2 draw.Captain Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears of delight at the end. He had been forced to watch the decisive moment from the sidelines after going off injured but played his part in an enthralling contest, scoring Portugal’s second as they twice came from behind against the European champions. On a night where 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal was largely shackled by the excellent Nuno Mendes, who set up…

NEW YORK (AP) — Here are select winners at the 2025 Tony Awards, with the most recently announced awards first.Musical“Maybe Happy Ending”Actress in a leading role in a musicalNicole Scherzinger, “Sunset Blvd.”Actor in a leading role in a musicalDarren Criss, “Maybe Happy Ending” Musical revival“Sunset Blvd.”Actor in a leading role in a playCole Escola, “Oh, Mary!”Direction of a musicalMichael Arden, “Maybe Happy Ending”Direction of a playSam Pinkleton, “Oh, Mary!”Play revival“Eureka Day”Play“Purpose”Actress in a featured role in a musicalNatalie Venetia Belcon, “Buena Vista Social Club”Actress in a featured role in a playKara Young, “Purpose”Actor in a featured role in a musicalJak…

With Chelsea targeting Jamie Gittens, the 20-year-old winger looks set to become a Premier League player but his route there has been a little different.In conversation with coaches and team-mates, we analyse the reasons for his rise and what could come next for him at Stamford Bridge… 🔵 Early promise at Reading🟡 Developing at Dortmund🔵 How he fits in at ChelseaHow freedom helped him flourish at ReadingSky Sports’ Nick Wright:Gittens made his move to Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City, following the same path as Jadon Sancho, a player he could now replace at Chelsea, but the bulk of his formative…

Sunderland have agreed a club-record fee of around €33m (£27.8m), plus €5m (£4.2m), for Jobe Bellingham to join Borussia Dortmund.The agreement also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause, and will be the highest transfer fee Sunderland have ever received. Excluding add-ons, Bellingham will become the second-most expensive signing in Borussia Dortmund’s history.Bellingham, whose older brother Jude played for the Bundesliga club for three seasons, helped Sunderland secure promotion back to the Premier League through the Championship play-off final after eight years away from the top flight.Like his brother Jude, Jobe came through Birmingham’s academy and spent two years in…