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Mexico president warns fans after fatal crush kills four during World Cup celebrations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged fans to avoid alcohol and overcrowded areas ahead of Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 clash with England, after at least four people died in a crush during celebrations following Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador.
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Ancelotti confirms Neymar unhappy with substitute role at World Cup
Underused since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Neymar is frustrated on the Brazil bench. Carlo Ancelotti has publicly acknowledged his striker's discontent while praising his professional attitude in training.
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Hamilton claims British GP sprint pole at Silverstone ahead of Antonelli and Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in sprint qualifying at the 2026 British Grand Prix, putting his Ferrari on pole ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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Hamilton pips Mercedes successor Antonelli by 0.011s to claim Silverstone sprint pole
Lewis Hamilton edged Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds to take sprint pole for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with his 1m28.376s lap putting him three tenths clear of Max Verstappen in third.
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Fenerbahce announce Nathan Ake deal in move that caught Manchester City off guard
Fenerbahce have publicly confirmed an agreement to sign Nathan Ake from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £7 million, rising to £8.5 million with add-ons — though City are understood to have been caught off guard by the premature announcement.
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Altitude and smog: ex-Club America star warns England of Mexico City's lethal double threat
England face World Cup co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16, where they must contend not only with the stadium's 2,240-metre altitude but also Mexico City's chronic air pollution, which experts warn could cut player performance by up to 3.1 per cent.
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Pimblett rules out Topuria fight in 2025 after Gaethje's White House damage
Paddy Pimblett says he does not expect to face Ilia Topuria next, even with a win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 on July 11, arguing Topuria's injuries from his title loss to Justin Gaethje will keep him sidelined until 2026.
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Kolisi warns Springboks they cannot afford complacency against resurgent England at Ellis Park
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has cautioned his side against underestimating England, pointing to their near-miss in the 2023 World Cup semi-final as proof that Steve Borthwick's team remain a dangerous opponent despite a troubled Six Nations campaign.
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England superfan who witnessed Hand of God returns to Azteca for 2026 World Cup
Peter Robinson, 69, was among the 114,580 fans inside Mexico City's Azteca stadium when Diego Maradona scored his infamous Hand of God goal in 1986. Now attending his eleventh World Cup, he has returned to the same ground ahead of England's clash with Mexico.
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Kane calls DR Congo winner one of his favourite England goals after World Cup rescue act
Harry Kane scored twice to drag England into the World Cup round of 16 against DR Congo, and the captain has opened up on why his decisive second strike ranks among his best international goals and why he gathered the squad for an on-pitch huddle at full-time.
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Fenerbahce announce Nathan Ake signing before Manchester City deal is finalised
Fenerbahce prematurely declared Nathan Ake a signed player on Friday, releasing an official statement before Manchester City had concluded negotiations. A fee of around £7m, rising to £8.5m, is under discussion for the Dutch defender's exit after six years at the Etihad.
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Chessum backs returning Martin to haunt Springboks again in Johannesburg opener
Ollie Chessum has backed George Martin's return from a nerve injury to unsettle South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, warning the back-to-back world champions will need to prepare for the lock who floored Pieter-Steph du Toit at the 2023 World Cup semi-final.
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Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev to oversee France-Paraguay last-16 clash
FIFA has appointed Uzbek official Ilgiz Tantashev to referee the last-16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 42-year-old has only refereed two group-stage matches at this 2026 World Cup.
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Dewi Lake concedes Wales pay dispute timing was 'a shame' ahead of Fiji Nations Championship opener
Wales captain Dewi Lake has acknowledged the embarrassment of a WRU pay dispute spilling into Test week, though the matter was resolved on Wednesday, clearing the way for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium.
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Chalobah's agents fly to Italy to hold talks with Inter Milan and Como over summer exit
Trevoh Chalobah's representatives have travelled to Italy to discuss a potential Serie A move, with Inter Milan and Como both pursuing the Chelsea defender. Inter are yet to table a formal offer, while Como's opening bid of around £23m has already been rejected.
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Sheehan steps up as Ireland captain for Nations Championship tour after Doris injury
Dan Sheehan will skipper Ireland across their three-match Nations Championship tour of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand after Caelan Doris was ruled out with a foot injury. The 27-year-old hooker says the call came mid-celebration after Leinster's URC final win and left him unfazed.
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Roma eye Garnacho as Man United stand to profit from Chelsea sell-on clause
AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea this summer, a move that would trigger Manchester United's 10 per cent sell-on clause from his £40m departure to Stamford Bridge last year.
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Vasseur fires back at Wolff's 'cheating' claim over Ferrari's aggressive F1 upgrade push
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has sharply rejected Toto Wolff's insinuation that the Scuderia may be breaching the cost cap with its heavy upgrade programme, calling the suggestion ironic and insisting Ferrari has brought no more parts than Red Bull or any other rival.
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Adele tours McLaren HQ, tries simulator and bonds with Norris and Piastri
Pop superstar Adele paid a surprise visit to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, testing the team's simulator alongside Oscar Piastri and sitting down with 2025 champion Lando Norris — a trip sparked by her teenage son's obsession with karting.
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United confirm Onana loan exit to clear path for Carrick's goalkeeper rebuild
Manchester United have confirmed Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on a season-long loan worth £1.3m, freeing up wages and a squad spot as manager Michael Carrick targets a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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