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England vs Mexico World Cup kick-off may shift six hours earlier to dodge Mexico City storms
England's last-16 clash with Mexico at World Cup 2026 could be moved from 1am BST to 7pm BST after local media reported FIFA is considering an earlier start to avoid severe storm risk in Mexico City.
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Messi leads Argentina against Cape Verde in World Cup last-16 race on Friday night
Lionel Messi, who turned 39 last week and has already scored six goals at this World Cup, leads Argentina into their first-ever meeting with Cape Verde, with a place in the last 16 on the line.
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Texas AG launches StubHub investigation after World Cup fans left without tickets
The Texas Attorney General has opened an investigation into StubHub after fans reported purchasing World Cup tickets through the resale platform that were never delivered, with some discovering the problem just hours before their matches.
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Villeneuve silences Hamilton retirement doubters as Ferrari resurgence speaks for itself
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has dismissed calls for Lewis Hamilton to have retired during his difficult final Mercedes seasons, arguing that Hamilton's 2026 Ferrari revival proves the seven-time champion was right to keep racing.
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Toto Wolff arrives at Silverstone in a $3.5m Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff made a memorable entrance to the Silverstone paddock on Friday, stepping out of a rare 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing coupe valued at up to $3.5 million ahead of practice and sprint qualifying.
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Postecoglou lands Al-Nassr head coach role to manage Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed head coach of Al-Nassr on a two-year contract, returning to management after his brief and winless spell at Nottingham Forest ended in the sack last October.
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Postecoglou ends nine-month exile with two-year deal at Saudi champions Al-Nassr
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed head coach of Al-Nassr on a two-year contract, ending a nine-month spell out of management that followed his 39-day tenure at Nottingham Forest. The Australian succeeds Jorge Jesus at the Saudi Pro League champions.
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Brake duct damage leaves Norris on back foot for British GP sprint at Silverstone
Lando Norris was hampered by front brake duct damage throughout sprint qualifying at Silverstone, forcing a late nose cone change that left him sixth on the grid. The reigning world champion admits McLaren's MCL40 lacks the pace to challenge Mercedes or Ferrari this weekend.
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Fighter taps out one second into bout, blames pre-fight motorcycle accident
Michel Pantoja stunned a crowd in Manaus, Brazil, by immediately kneeling and tapping the canvas at the start of his Lions Fight bout against Matheus Kokama. Pantoja later cited injuries from a recent motorcycle accident to explain the near-instant surrender.
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Antonelli admits he left time on the table as Hamilton snatches sprint pole by 0.011s at Silverstone
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli conceded he could have gone quicker after Lewis Hamilton edged him out of sprint qualifying pole for the British Grand Prix by just 0.011 seconds, the narrowest of margins at Silverstone.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card vs Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle after his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Soccer has confirmed.
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Hamilton snatches British GP sprint pole after Ferrari warned him of six-tenth deficit
Lewis Hamilton had been told by Ferrari engineers that he would lose six tenths to rivals on Silverstone's straights, yet the seven-time world champion defied those expectations to claim sprint race pole by just 0.011 seconds over Kimi Antonelli.
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Al-Nassr appoints Postecoglou, ends Martinez speculation
Al-Nassr has officially signed Ange Postecoglou for two seasons, ending speculation that had placed Roberto Martinez on the Saudi bench. The Portugal manager can now focus on the World Cup round of 16 against Spain.
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Sleep experts back power naps as England fans brace for 1am World Cup kick-off against Mexico
England face Mexico at 1am in a World Cup group fixture, with the UK government extending pub hours until 5am for the game. Sleep experts are advising fans to take a short power nap before midnight rather than risk a full sleep cycle.
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Onana returns to Trabzonspor on loan as United block any path back for £43m outcast
Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor for a second successive loan spell after Manchester United confirmed he has no route back to Old Trafford, with the Turkish club covering his full wages and paying an undisclosed loan fee.
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Salah leaves Liverpool as a free agent with Saudi Arabia, Serie A and MLS among his options
Mohamed Salah has departed Liverpool after agreeing to terminate his contract a year early, ending a nine-year stay at Anfield. The 34-year-old will not decide his next club until Egypt's World Cup 2026 campaign concludes, with Saudi Arabia, Inter Milan, Juventus and MLS among the reported destinations.
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Palhinha confirms Tottenham exit as Spurs seal £100m Tonali deal and Fernandes signing
Joao Palhinha has officially said goodbye to Tottenham after his season-long loan from Bayern Munich ended, with the Portuguese midfielder set to explore new options. Spurs have moved on, signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a deal worth up to £100m and adding Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
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Xhaka rejects Chelsea move to stay at Sunderland and lead Europa League push
Granit Xhaka has decided to remain at Sunderland despite interest from Chelsea and Xabi Alonso, with the 33-year-old captain citing his bond with the club and city as key to his decision to stay for their Europa League campaign.
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Lyon Sign Mohamed Ouédraogo for €2.8m, Third Summer Signing
Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the arrival of Burkinabé left-back Mohamed Ouédraogo from Austrian club Altach for an estimated €2.8 million. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2031.
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Postecoglou takes Al-Nassr job to manage Ronaldo after Tottenham sacking
Ange Postecoglou has signed a two-year deal to become Al-Nassr manager, replacing Jorge Jesus who departed after winning the Saudi Pro League title. The 60-year-old Australian will take charge of a squad featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, currently on 976 career goals.
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