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Fifty European MPs demand investigation into Infantino over Trump 'Peace Prize'
Fifty European lawmakers from thirteen countries have formally requested that FIFA's ethics commission investigate President Gianni Infantino following his decision to award Donald Trump a 'Peace Prize' in December 2024.
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Hundreds of UK pubs to open until 5am for England's last-16 clash against Mexico
Sir Keir Starmer extended licensing hours to 5am after removing the need for individual venues to apply for special permissions. Greene King, Wetherspoon and Fuller's have confirmed which of their pubs will stay open for England's 1am kick-off against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
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Manchester United confirm Onana's second Trabzonspor loan with no purchase option
Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on loan for a second consecutive season, with no option for the Turkish club to buy him permanently in 2027.
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Montoya warns Antonelli must beat Russell at Silverstone to assert championship authority
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli needs to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the British Grand Prix to make a genuine championship statement, warning that Russell's Austria victory proved he "delivers when it matters".
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Hamilton casts doubt on Lego parade appearance ahead of British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton raised eyebrows on Thursday by refusing to confirm he would take part in the Lego go-kart drivers' parade at Silverstone, citing unspecified concerns — though Ferrari expects him to join his colleagues on home soil in front of 175,000 fans.
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Klopp set for Wirtz talks after Germany move to appoint ex-Liverpool boss as national manager
Jurgen Klopp is in line to become Germany's next manager after the DFB confirmed talks following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation. The role would see Klopp work directly with Florian Wirtz, the Liverpool playmaker he has repeatedly championed despite a difficult debut Premier League season.
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Deschamps breaks 51-year-old record and receives FFF jersey number 17
By beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps became the most successful manager in World Cup history with 17 victories, surpassing German Helmut Schön and his record set in 1974.
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Liverpool target PSG's Barcola in £100m-plus summer push after Salah exit
Liverpool have placed PSG winger Bradley Barcola at the top of their summer transfer wishlist, with reports suggesting the club will go 'all in' to sign the France international. PSG are expected to demand a fee exceeding £116m.
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Manchester United confirms Tchouaméni pursuit to replace Casemiro
Seeking a defensive midfielder after Casemiro's departure, Manchester United has placed Aurélien Tchouaméni at the top of its transfer priorities. Real Madrid holds the upper hand, with the French midfielder under contract until 2028.
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Brazilian barber's 'Hexa Cut' captures World Cup fever as Brazil edge past Japan
A barber in Resende, Brazil, has revived his viral flag haircut ahead of the 2026 World Cup, serving around 30 customers with intricate green, yellow, blue, and white designs. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 on Monday, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a stoppage-time winner.
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Michael Carrick begins first full season as Manchester United prepare for Premier League return
Manchester United will open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to Hull City before hosting newly promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on August 29, as Michael Carrick takes charge of his first full season after securing a top-four finish.
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Simon Jordan questions Tottenham's direction after £237m summer splurge under De Zerbi
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has criticised Tottenham's £237m transfer outlay, questioning why elite players are choosing a club that finished 17th last season and whether the Spurs hierarchy knows what it is doing.
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Manchester United close in on Swansea's Kit Margetson ahead of Liverpool and Brighton
Manchester United are set to sign 19-year-old Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City after contract talks between the teenager and the Championship club broke down. United's goalkeeping scout Tony Coton was spotted watching Margetson in March, with Liverpool, Brighton and Crystal Palace also credited with interest.
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Verstappen slams Silverstone Lego parade: 'Drivers should not look like kids or clowns'
Max Verstappen has criticised the return of Formula 1's Lego drivers' parade at the British Grand Prix, saying he prefers the traditional truck lap and that the minicar format does not fit the image of an F1 driver.
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England's World Cup training base in Mexico City leaked as sabotage fears grow
Mexican media have revealed that England will train at Club Universidad Nacional's La Cantera facility ahead of their last-16 clash with hosts Mexico. The disclosure comes as the FA scrambles to prevent a repeat of the organised disruption that plagued Ecuador's camp earlier in the tournament.
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Real Madrid categorically denies interest in Enzo Fernández after agent's claims
Real Madrid issued an official statement to refute comments made by Javier Pastore, agent of Enzo Fernández, who had claimed that the Madrid club was interested in the Chelsea midfielder.
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Holloway laughs off Gaethje's 'moral win' claim but praises his stunning Topuria upset
Max Holloway has dismissed Justin Gaethje's suggestion that dethroning Ilia Topuria cancels out his UFC 300 knockout loss, while heaping praise on the new lightweight champion ahead of his own UFC 329 clash with Conor McGregor.
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Uruguayan card-happy Tejera to referee Australia vs Egypt at World Cup 2026
Gustavo Tejera, a Uruguayan official who averages more than five yellow cards per match across his career, will take charge of the Australia vs Egypt Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup — his second assignment of the tournament.
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PETA Issues 'Red Card' to Haaland Over Animal Skin Handbag Collection
Animal rights organization PETA France has publicly criticized Erling Haaland, who has scored 5 goals at the 2026 World Cup, for owning Hermès Birkin bags made from crocodile and lizard skins.
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Rennes signs Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for €20 million
Stade Rennais have agreed a deal with Sunderland for the transfer of Spanish U21 international Eliezer Mayenda, 21, for approximately €20 million excluding bonuses, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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