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Cunha calls Brazil's World Cup exit 'the most difficult day of my life' after Norway defeat

Matheus Cunha scored three goals in four games for Brazil at the World Cup but could not prevent a round-of-16 exit to Norway at MetLife Stadium, with the Manchester United forward describing the aftermath as the lowest point of his professional career.

Football Jul 6

Infantino fires back at Trump as Ronaldo, Henderson and Balogun dominate World Cup day

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to comments from US President Donald Trump amid ongoing fallout over Folarin Balogun's eligibility for the United States. England await news on Jordan Henderson's injury after their 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico, while Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for Portugal's clash with Spain.

Football Jul 6

Letexier to referee Argentina at 2026 World Cup: Argentine press and fans cry conspiracy

FIFA has appointed French referee François Letexier to oversee the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday evening. In Argentina, supporters and media immediately denounce what they see as a plot orchestrated against the reigning world champions.

Football Jul 6

Gordon silences Spanish critics with two assists as England stun Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca

Anthony Gordon, written off as 'virtually invisible' in England's group stage, delivered two assists and earned a penalty as Thomas Tuchel's side beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, vindicating Barcelona's £70m decision to sign him over Marcus Rashford.

Football Jul 6

Belgium vow to contest Balogun's eligibility after FIFA rejects their appeal ahead of USA quarter-final

FIFA has dismissed Belgium's appeal against Folarin Balogun's lifted one-match ban, ruling the Belgian FA has no standing in the case. Belgium say they will still contest the striker's eligibility if he lines up for the USA on Monday.

Football Jul 6

FIA considers third-party engines to end manufacturer control over customer teams from 2031

The FIA is exploring a centralised, third-party engine supply for customer teams from 2031 as Formula 1 moves toward cheaper, naturally aspirated V8 power units — a shift that could effectively end manufacturer leverage over smaller teams.

Formula 1 Jul 6

Du Plessis accuses Usman of stalling on UFC Oklahoma City contract: 'He didn't want to sign'

Dricus du Plessis claims Kamaru Usman had to be convinced by the UFC to sign their July 18 middleweight main event, with the South African saying he wants the fight to silence doubts about his wrestling and grappling after losing his belt to Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA Jul 6

Retired England striker Emile Heskey splits from wife after more than 20 years together

Former Liverpool and England forward Emile Heskey, 48, has separated from wife Chantelle after more than two decades together and is now publicly linked with former Miss Blackpool Jade Slusarczyk. A friend confirmed the marriage ended last year and divorce proceedings are under way.

Football Jul 6

Infantino insists Trump call did not sway Balogun red card reprieve at World Cup 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has released a statement clarifying that a phone call from Donald Trump did not influence the independent FIFA Disciplinary Committee's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the US forward to face Belgium.

Football Jul 6

Rosas Jr. chokes out last-minute replacement to claim inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars title in Moscow

UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Khasan Magomedsharipov by rear-naked choke at ACBJJ 21 in Moscow on Saturday to become the inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars champion, after original opponent Zabit Magomedsharipov withdrew through injury.

MMA Jul 6

De Ridder and Dolidze move up to light heavyweight for UFC Sacramento clash

Reinier de Ridder (21-4) and Roman Dolidze (15-5) will both make the jump from middleweight to 205 pounds on August 22 at UFC Sacramento's Golden 1 Center, with both fighters entering on two-fight losing streaks.

MMA Jul 6

McGregor's coach declares Irishman in best shape ever ahead of UFC 329 return

After a five-year absence from the Octagon, Conor McGregor is preparing to face Max Holloway at welterweight in UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. His coach Julian Dalby says McGregor has never looked better.

MMA Jul 6

McGregor's childhood boxing coach reveals UFC star funds Dublin gym ahead of UFC 329 return

Phil Sutcliffe, who first coached Conor McGregor at Dublin's Crumlin Boxing Club from age 10, says the UFC star donates to the gym annually and has plans to expand the building ahead of his welterweight clash with Max Holloway on July 11.

MMA Jul 6

Topuria's coach targets December return after Gaethje stoppage loss

Ilia Topuria is recovering well from his first professional defeat, with trainer Jesus Gallo revealing the former two-division champion could return to the Octagon as early as December for a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje.

MMA Jul 6

Anik reveals Holloway told him a decade ago he planned to fight at middleweight

UFC commentator Jon Anik has disclosed that Max Holloway confided his ambition to compete at middleweight around eight or nine years ago. Holloway first steps up to welterweight against Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.

MMA Jul 6

Oliveira accuses Herb Dean of ignoring illegal strikes in Pereira-Gane title fight

Charles Oliveira has joined a growing chorus of UFC fighters criticising referee Herb Dean over his handling of Ciryl Gane's illegal strikes against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250, drawing parallels to his own disputed title fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 262.

MMA Jul 6

Hokit targets Aspinall's offensive style as a weakness after UFC Freedom 250 win

Unbeaten UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit has publicly dissected champion Tom Aspinall's fighting style, arguing that Aspinall's aggressive, attack-first approach becomes a liability against a sufficiently athletic opponent.

MMA Jul 6

Eblen questions van Steenis injury after PFL Austin withdrawal forces interim title bout

Johnny Eblen has publicly doubted the severity of Costello van Steenis's injury after the PFL middleweight champion withdrew from their July 18 rematch in Austin. Eblen will now face Impa Kasanganay for the interim title at Moody Center.

MMA Jul 6

McGregor reveals broken toe from unprotected sparring ended Chandler fight at UFC 303

New footage released by the UFC shows the exact moment Conor McGregor broke his toe during a training session ahead of UFC 303, explaining his withdrawal from the Michael Chandler bout 16 days before the scheduled date in 2024.

MMA Jul 6

Belgium threaten eligibility challenge after FIFA overturns Balogun red card ban

The Royal Belgian Football Association has issued a formal statement threatening to contest Folarin Balogun's eligibility for the USA's World Cup last-16 tie, after FIFA overturned the striker's automatic one-match suspension without providing Belgium any official decision or explanation.

Football Jul 6