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THURSDAY 20 AUGUST· STOCKHOLM · THE DAY IN 5 STORIES

Football

Ethiopian youth squad vanishes after Gothia Cup

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International flags line the SKF Arena at Heden as Gothia Cup visitors walk below.

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Kylian Mbappé embraces France coach Didier Deschamps after scoring against Sweden at the 2026 World Cup.

Football

Mbappé becomes greatest scorer in World Cup history, crushes Messi’s record

Lionel Messi in Argentina colours and Lamine Yamal in Spain colours arranged in a split-screen football graphic.

Football

Messi and Yamal meet with the World Cup on the line

Swedish and Russian players contest the ball during a European handball match

Handball

Sweden could face Russia again after handball ban is lifted

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Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi and Cristian Romero together during Argentina’s World Cup match against Egypt

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Lionel Messi on the pitch during Argentina’s World Cup match against Egypt in Atlanta

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Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi together during Argentina’s World Cup match against Egypt in Atlanta

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