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Wilson urges Wallabies to seize sold-out Sydney moment 15 months from home World Cup
Harry Wilson says the Wallabies must convert a sold-out Allianz Stadium crowd into lasting momentum as Australia prepares to host Ireland on Saturday, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup looming on home soil.
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Eliminated by Portugal, Croatia may have played Modric's final international match
Beaten 2-1 by Portugal in the World Cup round of 16, Croatia could have played the last international match of 40-year-old Luka Modric, who has 202 caps to his name.
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Rangnick sees Spain as world champions after eliminating Austria
After Austria's elimination by Spain in the World Cup round of 16, Austrian manager Ralf Rangnick has named Spain as the future world champions, despite France being positioned as the overwhelming favorite by specialists.
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From Dublin building society to marking Messi: Pico Lopes leads Cape Verde's World Cup fairytale
Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes, who once worked in a Blanchardstown building society after initially ignoring a LinkedIn invitation to join Cape Verde's squad, now faces Lionel Messi and Argentina in Miami after his side finished second in a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Snicko chip denies Croatia stoppage-time equaliser as Portugal survive World Cup scare
Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute goal was ruled out by VAR after ball-sensor technology detected a touch by Igor Matanovic in an offside position, sending Portugal through to face Spain in the round of 16.
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Lauzon signs with BKFC for Fenway Park debut despite unresolved UFC contract status
Joe Lauzon is set to make his bare-knuckle debut on August 29 at Fenway Park after the UFC issued a letter permitting the move, but the lightweight veteran admits he still does not know whether he has been fully released from his UFC deal.
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Nagelsmann quits Germany after World Cup exit as Klopp emerges as favourite to succeed him
Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany head coach following the national team's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay at the World Cup. Jurgen Klopp, who was working as a pundit during the tournament, is now the frontrunner to take the role.
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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 to end 88-year World Cup wait
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the World Cup 2026 last 16, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye securing their first knockout-round victory since 1938. They will face Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
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Six goals and a transformation: Mbappé reconciled with French fans at the World Cup
Criticized throughout the season at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has already scored six goals and provided two assists in four World Cup matches. His transformation, both in his leadership and defensive commitment, has prompted a forgiveness petition signed by several thousand fans.
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Akliouche calls PSG 'greatest club in the world' and welcomes their interest
While competing in the 2026 World Cup with France, AS Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche acknowledged being flattered by Paris Saint-Germain's interest, describing them as the 'greatest club in the world', while insisting he remains focused on the tournament.
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Riolo tempers hype around Olise and Mbappé: "We haven't done anything yet"
After France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the Mbappé-Olise duo has captured media attention. Journalist Daniel Riolo argues this enthusiasm is premature and calls for restraint.
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Wilson relishes Wallabies backrow duel with Ireland's Lions-tested loose forwards in Sydney
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has singled out Ireland's backrow trio of Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier and Cian Prendergast as a defining matchup ahead of Saturday's first Test in Sydney, with Australia's own experienced loose forward unit boasting more than 135 combined caps.
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Chechen MMA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov killed serving in Russia-Ukraine war
Dzhihad Yunusov, a Chechen MMA fighter with a 19-8 professional record, has reportedly been killed while serving in the Russian army in Ukraine. Yunusov had enlisted shortly after being expelled from Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat Fight Club following a widely publicised assault controversy.
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Ederson deal close as United shift midfield focus to Scott and Tchouameni
Manchester United are closing in on a £35m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni have emerged as the club's primary midfield targets ahead of Michael Carrick's first pre-season as permanent manager.
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Garry cites Strickland's Chimaev upset as proof he can dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330
Ian Garry (17-1) faces welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) in the UFC 330 main event in Philadelphia on August 15, and the Irishman insists Sean Strickland's shock win over Khamzat Chimaev shows title upsets are possible.
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Ronaldo breaks two World Cup records as Portugal edge Croatia in stoppage-time thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 68th-minute penalty to become the oldest scorer in World Cup knockout history, before Gonçalo Ramos headed in a stoppage-time winner to send Portugal past Croatia 2-1, with a VAR chip-in-ball ruling denying Croatia a late equaliser.
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Suarez reveals he felt 'worse than a hooligan' after World Cup biting ban ended his tournament
Luis Suarez played every group game for Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup but was banned from the knockouts after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini. The incident earned him a nine-match international ban and a four-month suspension from all football activity.
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Ronaldo hails Modrić a 'legend of football' after Croatia's World Cup exit ends their rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Luka Modrić after Portugal's 2-1 round-of-32 victory over Croatia in Toronto, a result that is widely expected to bring the 40-year-old midfielder's international career to a close.
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Liverpool target 17-year-old World Cup star Mora as Bournemouth double deal nears completion
Liverpool are closing in on a double raid of Bournemouth while also tracking Club Tijuana winger Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old who became the second youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match. Visa rules mean any move for the Mexican teenager would not happen until October at the earliest.
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Danny Murphy reveals Bob the Cat 'went feral' and died after Royal Mail van disappearance
BBC co-commentator Danny Murphy has closed the book on his viral World Cup anecdote, revealing that his lost cat Bob eventually returned home but could not be reintegrated and spent his final years living with a friend's parents in Preston.
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