Belgium go into Monday's World Cup last 16 match against Japan full of confidence but wary that relying on individual talent against similarly well-organised but less fancied teams has cost them dear in the past.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
In Chennai, on Friday, the second seeded Indian got the better of Korea's Duckhee Lee, the third seed, 7-5, 6-2 in 85 minutes, while Thompson beat unseeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-1, 7-6.
Arsenal reopened their London Colney training ground to first team players for individual training on Monday as the English Premier League club continued to observe social distancing protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic. France striker Alexandre Lacazette, Brazil defender David Luiz and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka were seen arriving at the facility, which is situated 20 miles north of London.
Real Madrid saw off a stirring Chelsea fightback to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals following a 3-2 defeat after extra time in a scintillating second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday to go through 5-4 on aggregate.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday
Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:
The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.
Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.
Earlier in the night, Bolivia were denied their first win when Kaku scored with 18 minutes remaining to rescue a 2-2 draw for home side Paraguay in Asuncion.
IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field
British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.
Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium
No more Games for Americans Hubbell and Donohue
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
The photo has resonated with many as a moment of humanity that jarred with the broader narrative of violent scuffles between clashing demonstrators.
Liverpool frustrated by 10-man Arsenal in League Cup semi stalemate
Brazil continued their perfect start to the Copa America as goals from Alex Sandro, Neymar, Everton Ribeiro and Richarlison gave them a 4-0 win over Peru
IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.
A Florida woman who shares the same name as the Islamist militant group commonly known by the acronym ISIS is fed up.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace guided Arsenal to beat an injury-plagued ten-man Chelsea 2-1 at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.
Injured Lukaku likely to sit out
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard will be out of action for six weeks due to a calf injury, the Premier League club's manager Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday.
IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.
The haunting images offers a glimpse into the suffering asylum seekers face on the US-Mexico border.
Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds put focus on sustainability at Tokyo 2020.
Scotland Yard said that they are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at the London Bridge.
The youngest at Euro 2020 will be Poland's Kacper Kozowski - one of two 17-year-olds in the tournament, which has never happened before.
Images from the UEFA Champions League group matches played on Wednesday night.
A compelling cast of players, two attacking teams propelled by great pace and a clash between neighbours to boot.
How they strategised, motivated and led their teams to victory.
However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.
Liverpool overcame another obstacle on the path to what looks an almost certain Premier League title triumph as they chalked up a record-breaking 20th win
World champions France recovered from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League semi-final on Thursday with a last-minute strike from Theo Hernandez securing a place in Sunday's showpiece match against Spain.
Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.
A stunning strike by Romelu Lukaku gave Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Brescia on Tuesday although they had to cling on for three points in the face of heavy pressure from the promoted side.
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