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UEFA denounces FIFA's "unjustifiable" decision on Balogun suspension
UEFA issued a scathing statement on Monday condemning FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of American striker Folarin Balogun before the United States' round-of-16 match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, calling the decision "incomprehensible and unjustifiable".
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Trump calls FIFA referee 'very suspect' over Balogun red card in Team USA World Cup match
President Donald Trump has labelled the referee who sent off US striker Folarin Balogun against Bosnia-Herzegovina 'very suspect', revealing he raised the contentious red card decision directly with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Haaland heads Norway past Brazil to settle feud with Gabriel at World Cup 2026
Erling Haaland powered a header past Alisson before adding a second to steer Norway past Brazil at the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey, delivering a decisive blow in his long-running rivalry with Arsenal defender Gabriel.
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Ederson's £35m Manchester United move on track despite World Cup medical delay
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee plus add-ons for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but a late Brazil call-up has prevented him from completing his medical. The deal remains firmly in place following Brazil's World Cup exit.
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Wallaroos star Caitlyn Halse joins Leicester Tigers after standout Women's World Cup
Caitlyn Halse, 19, will leave the NSW Waratahs to join Leicester Tigers in Premiership Women's Rugby for the 2026/27 season. The full-back scored four tries at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 across four appearances for Australia.
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Adams urges Wales to move on from 125-point autumn horror ahead of Argentina and Springboks tests
Josh Adams has called on Wales to build on three successive victories rather than dwell on last autumn's heavy defeats to Argentina and South Africa, as the squad prepares to face both sides in the Nations Championship.
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Penaud's France comeback lasts 40 minutes as calf injury rules him out of July Tests
Damian Penaud, France's record try scorer, was forced off at half-time during last weekend's Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand and will now miss the remaining July Tests against Australia and Japan.
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Poirier apologises to officer and airline staff over Father's Day airport arrest
Dustin Poirier has publicly apologised to the police officer and airline desk agents involved in his Father's Day arrest at Atlanta Airport, admitting he was completely in the wrong after body cam footage showed him acting erratically and threatening an officer.
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Anthony Taylor confirmed as referee for Portugal v Spain World Cup last-16 clash
Premier League official Anthony Taylor will take charge of Portugal's round-of-16 meeting with Spain at Arlington's AT&T Stadium on Monday. The 47-year-old has previously refereed five matches involving Spain and four featuring Portugal.
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Hamilton admits he wouldn't have pitted had he known Russell would steal second at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton has conceded that he would not have stopped for fresh tyres under the late safety car at the British Grand Prix had Ferrari warned him he would lose second place to George Russell as a result.
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Real Madrid plotting €220m Olise move that would rival Neymar's world-record fee
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth up to €220 million for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a figure that would come close to Neymar's all-time world-record transfer of €222 million set in 2017.
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Barcelona's Gordon switch leaves Rashford's £40m sale in doubt ahead of World Cup knockout stage
Marcus Rashford's expected £26m permanent move from Manchester United to Barcelona collapsed after the Catalans chose Anthony Gordon instead. With Thomas Tuchel now favouring Gordon on England's left wing, United's hopes of commanding £40m for Rashford are under serious threat.
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Thieves steal Red Bull STEMx helmets at Silverstone, depriving schoolchildren of summer visits
Custom replica helmets were stolen from Red Bull's STEMx educational van during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas has publicly warned the thieves that CCTV footage has been handed to police.
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Russell admits Silverstone podium was undeserved as Antonelli's pace exposes Mercedes gap
George Russell finished second at his home British Grand Prix but was candid about his performance, saying he did not deserve the result. David Coulthard echoed that view, pointing to team-mate Kimi Antonelli's superior pace before a mechanical failure ended the Italian's charge.
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10-man England stun Mexico at the Azteca to reach World Cup 2026 quarter-finals
England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca on 5 July, becoming the first team in history to win there at a World Cup. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds before England held on with ten men through 11 minutes of added time.
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Wallaroos climb World Rugby rankings as South Africa rout USA Women 34-21
Australia's Wallaroos have overtaken the USA Women's Eagles in the World Rugby rankings after South Africa defeated the Eagles 34-21 at Ellis Park on 4 July, with the Springbok Women leading 29-0 at half-time.
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Henderson set to miss rest of World Cup after freak post-match injury
Jordan Henderson is facing an early exit from the World Cup after sustaining an injury shortly after the final whistle in England's win over Mexico, despite not featuring in the match itself.
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West Ham's Summerville pursuit of replacement hands Manchester United transfer boost
Manchester United's interest in West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville has been strengthened after the relegated Hammers contacted Sevilla over a deal for Swiss winger Ruben Vargas, signalling they are preparing to sell the Dutchman.
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Holloway braced for best McGregor as pair renew rivalry at UFC 329 after 13 years
Max Holloway says he is preparing for the best possible version of Conor McGregor ahead of their UFC 329 rematch on 11 July, 13 years after McGregor claimed a unanimous decision win in their first meeting back in 2013.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak injury mars England's 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson was stretchered off and taken to hospital after slipping on advertising hoardings during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico. An injury expert says the midfielder would be 'really lucky' to play again at the tournament.
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