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Tuchel dismisses Viagra altitude claims as England prepare for Mexico City test
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has played down reports that his players could use Viagra to cope with the altitude at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, ahead of Monday's World Cup clash with Mexico at 2,200 metres above sea level.
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Scotland climb to joint all-time high of fifth after record win over Argentina
Scotland's 47-38 victory over Argentina in Córdoba — their highest-ever score on Pumas soil — lifts them two places to fifth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings, equalling their all-time best and leapfrogging both Argentina and England.
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Chicharito wept as Sevilla exit forced Mexico's record scorer to abandon his European dream
Javier Hernandez broke down in tears in January 2020 when confirming his move to LA Galaxy, describing his departure from Sevilla as the beginning of his retirement from European football. The former Manchester United striker had scored 20 goals in his debut season at Old Trafford.
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Mbappé snubs Gill after France-Paraguay, goalkeeper throws ball at his back
After France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, tension erupted between Kylian Mbappé and goalkeeper Orlando Gill: ignored by the French captain, the Paraguayan threw a ball at his back before explaining himself in the mixed zone.
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Chicharito wept as LA Galaxy move ended his European dream after Man Utd exit
Javier Hernandez, Mexico's all-time leading scorer, broke down in tears in January 2020 when confirming his move to LA Galaxy, recognising the transfer marked the end of his European career following spells at Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, and Sevilla.
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Paraguay coach Alfaro denies staff insulted Deschamps over late mother after ill-tempered France defeat
Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro has pushed back against claims that insults targeting Didier Deschamps and his late mother were directed from the South American bench. Kylian Mbappé's second-half penalty sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Henderson admits altitude bite but insists England will find solutions against Mexico
Jordan Henderson acknowledged feeling the effects of Mexico City's 2,400-metre elevation during England's final training session on Saturday, but said the squad would not use conditions as an excuse ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash at the Azteca Stadium.
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Deschamps denounces insults targeting his late mother, Paraguay categorically denies
After France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, Didier Deschamps reported hearing insults from the bench. According to RMC, some remarks may have targeted his recently deceased mother. Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro flatly denies the allegations.
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Fans demand referee Tantashev suspended after booking no Paraguay players in France win
FIFA are facing calls to suspend Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev after he failed to issue a single yellow card to Paraguay despite 12 fouls in their fiery 1-0 defeat to France, while three French players were booked.
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Palmer launches ice brand, Foden goes fishing: England's biggest omissions fill their World Cup summers
Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire were among the most surprising names left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup. While the Three Lions progress unbeaten, the trio have been keeping themselves occupied in very different ways.
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Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return as Mainoo's revival offers blueprint
Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season after Barcelona declined their £26m buy option, and new manager Michael Carrick has indicated a decision on the forward's future is still to be made.
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England vs Mexico: What is at stake for the Three Lions at the Azteca tonight
England face Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in a high-stakes World Cup 2026 group-stage clash. Here is what the result means for England's progression in the tournament.
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USA snatch Nations Cup opener 30-29 as Hilsenbeck's late penalty sinks Portugal
Chris Hilsenbeck's clutch 78th-minute penalty sealed a 30-29 victory for the USA over Portugal in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup in Denver on Saturday, giving the hosts a confidence-building win 15 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Free after Tunisia, Renard courted by Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast
Named urgently to the Tunisia bench during the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard announced he would not extend his stay. Three African national teams — Algeria, Senegal and Ivory Coast — are now competing for his services.
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Mbappe's penalty seals France's ill-tempered 1-0 win over 'disgraceful' Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France edged Paraguay 1-0 in a bad-tempered World Cup last-16 tie, setting up a quarter-final against Morocco in Boston on Thursday. Pundits condemned Paraguay's tactics, while a racism row involving former goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert added further controversy.
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Rashford rules out future decision during World Cup as United target Summerville
Marcus Rashford has confirmed he will delay any decision on his Manchester United future until after the World Cup, while the club are reportedly pursuing West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as their primary wide target this summer.
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Hilsenbeck's last-gasp penalty snatches USA a 30-29 thriller over Portugal in Nations Cup
Chris Hilsenbeck slotted a long-range penalty in the 78th minute to give the USA a dramatic 30-29 victory over Portugal in Denver, despite Manuel Cardoso Pinto scoring four tries for Os Lobos.
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From Man Utd hero Lee Sharpe to £35m Georginio Rutter: Leeds' biggest transfer record breakers
Leeds United have shattered their club transfer record multiple times across the Premier League era, from Lee Sharpe and Tomas Brolin in the 1990s to Georginio Rutter's £35m arrival in 2024.
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Vitor Reis eyes Man City first-team spot as homegrown rules cloud his path
The 20-year-old Brazilian returns to Manchester after a loan season at Girona, with Nathan Ake's £7m departure to Fenerbahce opening a vacancy — but Premier League and Champions League homegrown quotas could complicate his registration.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks as Real Madrid move to keep Tchouameni from Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in discussions with the German FA about succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, while Real Madrid appear set to retain Aurelien Tchouameni despite long-standing Liverpool interest in the midfielder.
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