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    Sharks star Koch relishing 'surreal' European rugby final

    Springbok front row Vincent Koch believes it will be a "surreal moment" when South Africa's Sharks face Gloucester in Friday's European Challenge Cup final in London.Gloucester have twice won the Challenge Cup, in 2006 and 2015, with Friday's match their fifth appearance in the final.

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    Barca want Lyon revenge in battle for European dominance

    When Barcelona take on Lyon in the women's Champions League final on Saturday, the Catalans will be out not only for revenge but also to cement their place as Europe's most dominant force.However a run of five consecutive Lyon Champions League triumphs was eventually snapped by Barcelona in 2021, as the Catalans lifted their first by thrashing Chelsea.

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    Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues

    South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.South Korea need just a point to be sure of reaching the next stage of World Cup qualifying.

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    Howe calls Pochettino axing 'harsh' and 'sad'

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has blasted Chelsea's ruthless sacking of Mauricio Pochettino as "harsh" and a "sad" moment for the English Premier League."I think it's sad for the Premier League when a manager loses his job," he added.