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England's 3-2 win over Mexico draws 9.1 million viewers despite 2am kick-off
England's last-16 victory over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup pulled a peak live audience of 9.1 million on BBC One despite a 2am UK start, more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.
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Paraguayan senator threatens Mbappé with legal action after he condemned her racist remarks
Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from Kylian Mbappé and threatened legal proceedings for gender-based violence after the Real Madrid forward publicly condemned her racist comments targeting his origins and appearance.
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Downing Street defends Starmer's role in England kick-off time row as FIFA faces Trump pressure
Downing Street has clarified that Sir Keir Starmer supported FA representations to prevent England's World Cup last-16 kick-off against Mexico being moved from 6pm to 12pm local time — a change that would have hampered the team's preparations at altitude in Mexico City.
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Genesio makes Aubameyang his absolute priority to build new-look OM
Newly appointed Marseille manager Bruno Genesio wants to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite his gross monthly salary of €350,000, which the OM board considers too high.
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England weigh appeal to save Quansah from World Cup quarter-final ban against Norway
Jarell Quansah faces an automatic one-match suspension after receiving a straight red card in England's 3-2 win over Mexico, ruling him out of Saturday's quarter-final. The FA is now considering whether to challenge the decision following the precedent set by FIFA's intervention in Folarin Balogun's case.
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Kane escapes yellow card as FIFA confirms Mexico booking was wrongly attributed
Harry Kane was not booked during England's 3-2 World Cup 2026 last-16 victory over Mexico, despite a broadcast graphic suggesting otherwise. FIFA's official records confirm the 68th-minute caution belonged to centre-back Marc Guehi, not the England captain.
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Liam Gallagher ready to perform Wonderwall live if England reach World Cup final
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he is 'ready' to perform Wonderwall at the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico sent fans and players singing the anthem at the Azteca.
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England's 3-2 win over Mexico shatters BBC overnight viewing record with 9.1 million watching at 2am
England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico in the early hours of Monday drew a peak live audience of 9.1 million on the BBC — more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.
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Fernandes declares Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' as Ronaldo debate intensifies
Bruno Fernandes admitted Portugal 'can't be positive' about their last-16 exit at the World Cup after Spain's Mikel Merino struck a stoppage-time winner, with the Manchester United midfielder insisting his side 'had the quality to win the tournament'.
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Rúben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference as Merino speaks nearby at World Cup
Rúben Dias abruptly left his post-match mixed zone interview at AT&T Stadium after Spain's Mikel Merino began speaking at an adjacent stage, following a prolonged delay caused by Portugal's press officer insisting on finding a Portuguese journalist to ask the first question.
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Norway hit by illness and fatigue ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England
Norway have been disrupted by sickness and exhaustion throughout the Women's World Cup, with Crystal Palace forward Jørgen Strand Larsen and Marcus Holmgren Pedersen both missing matches due to illness ahead of the quarter-final against England.
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Stones tricks Tuchel with fake shoulder injury after England's World Cup qualification
After England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, John Stones and Declan Rice played a prank on Thomas Tuchel in the Estadio Azteca dressing room, simulating a shoulder injury.
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Newcastle signing two midfielders as Arsenal push £65m Bruno Guimaraes bid
Arsenal are pursuing Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer, with a £65m offer understood to be under consideration after an initial £45m bid was rejected. Newcastle, meanwhile, are closing in on Ajax teenager Sean Steur and opening talks for Freiburg's Johan Manzambi.
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Barcelona could loan Leao and snub Milan's buy clause, just as they did to United with Rashford
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is expected to leave this summer, and Barcelona are among the interested parties — but the Catalans may pursue a loan-only deal, mirroring the move that left Manchester United without a permanent fee for Marcus Rashford.
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Letexier appointed for Argentina-Egypt: Buenos Aires press cries foul
The appointment of French referee François Letexier to oversee the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt has sparked a wave of criticism in Argentine media and on social networks, fueled by Franco-Argentine rivalry.
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Balogun fined $40,000 despite red card overturned
FIFA's Disciplinary Commission fined Folarin Balogun $40,000, the American striker for AS Monaco whose suspension was lifted following Donald Trump's intervention during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balogun distances himself from Trump-backed FIFA ban reversal after US lose 4-1 to Belgium
Folarin Balogun insists he played no part in overturning his one-match suspension after a red card against Bosnia, a ban that Donald Trump confirmed he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lift. The US still lost 4-1 to Belgium.
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Slot emerges as Netherlands contender after Liverpool sacking, setting up Van Dijk reunion
Arne Slot, dismissed by Liverpool at the end of May after a fifth-place finish in his second season, is understood to be in talks with the Netherlands national team as they search for a successor to Ronald Koeman.
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Infantino vows to stay as FIFA president despite calls to resign over Trump interference
Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, defying widespread calls to resign after Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension drew a fierce rebuke from UEFA.
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Liverpool lead chase for Parker as rivals circle Man City's academy trio
Manchester City face a summer battle to retain three of their most promising academy players, with Liverpool leading the pursuit of 16-year-old forward Xavier Parker and foreign clubs targeting Ryan McAidoo and Reigan Heskey.
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