Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, has died at the age of 89. Fontaine scored 13 goals in just six matches for France at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden as they finished third. He is joint-fourth on the all-time World Cup goalscorers list alongside Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
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France will host Ireland in the first match of the 2024 Six Nations, with England taking on the French in the tournament’s last game. The boys in Green face a trip to Twickenham next year while they will host Italy, Wales and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has extended his contract until 2026. Scaloni, 44, led his country to victory at the 2022 World Cup when they beat France on penalties in a dramatic final. He was appointed into his role by the Argentina Football Association (AFA) in 2018 and has also won the 2021 Copa America during his time in charge.
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Manchester United are celebrating the first major trophy of the Erik ten Hag era after breaking success-starved Newcastle’s hearts to win the Carabao Cup final. Both sides headed to Wembley desperate for a victory that could provide the catalyst to a brighter future and it was the ever-improving Red Devils that emerged victorious under the arch.
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A disastrous opening 20 minutes ultimately proved costly for Scotland as their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to an end with a 32-21 defeat by France in Paris. Gregor Townsend’s side were ripped apart early on as the hosts raced into a 19-0 lead but they launched a second half comeback that had the hosts under real pressure.
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