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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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Balogun's VAR red card rules him out of USA vs Belgium as FIFA ban appeal blocked
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States before being sent off via VAR review in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and FIFA regulations prevent US Soccer from appealing the one-game suspension that rules him out of the last-16 clash with Belgium on July 6.
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Sainz puts F1 future on hold until summer break as Williams struggles with uncompetitive car
Carlos Sainz says he is "not really" exploring seats at rival teams and has asked his management to leave him alone until F1's summer break, focusing instead on helping Williams recover from a difficult 2025 start with an overweight, uncompetitive FW47.
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Friedel dismisses Mexico as 'so average' but warns England not to concede early at altitude
Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel has urged England to avoid conceding an early goal against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, warning that the extreme altitude of the Azteca Stadium will leave players 'dead' within 20 minutes if they fall behind.
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Eliminated by Belgium, Senegal demands answers from Pape Thiaw
After Senegal's defeat to Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese press openly targets coach Pape Thiaw, accused of tactical timidity, and erupts over a provocation from Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi.
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Hamann reverses Kane criticism after England striker's late brace rescues World Cup tie
Didi Hamann has publicly revised his controversial assessment of Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the final minutes to haul England past Congo and into the last 16, taking his World Cup tally to 13 goals.
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Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia sheds 125 pounds with 20 still to go
Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia has revealed a 125-pound weight loss on Instagram, with the 2002–2008 Octagon veteran targeting a final 265-pound goal — exactly the UFC heavyweight division's non-championship limit.
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Galthié names youthful France squad to face All Blacks in Nations Championship opener
Fabien Galthié has selected a 23-man France squad with an average back-row age of just 23 to face New Zealand in the first round of the inaugural Nations Championship at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium.
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Walker reveals Magomedov repeatedly pulled hair and kneed him during training at GOR MMA
Heavyweight Valter Walker has claimed that Sharabutdin Magomedov routinely grabbed his hair and kneed him in the face during training sessions at GOR MMA in Russia, saying the behaviour prompted him to shave his head entirely.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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Tottenham seal £185m double swoop as Chelsea bid rejected and Man Utd face Tchouameni blow
Tottenham have agreed deals worth £185m for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Chelsea's opening offer for Pep Chavarria has been rejected by Rayo Vallecano. Manchester United's pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni could also collapse if Eduardo Camavinga joins Manchester City.
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Highlanders sign Tonga playmaker Pellegrini on two-year deal after Moana Pasifika exit
Patrick Pellegrini, 27, has joined the Highlanders on a two-year contract after Moana Pasifika's departure from Super Rugby Pacific left him as one of the competition's most sought-after free agents.
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Ruben Love handed first All Blacks No.10 start as Rennie builds attack around new era playmaker
Ruben Love will start at fly-half for the All Blacks, becoming the first new first five to hold the jersey since Richie Mo'unga in 2019. The 25-year-old Hurricanes playmaker is central to head coach Dave Rennie's 'score from anywhere' attacking philosophy.
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Adidas Trionda 350 Football: the World Cup 2026 replica ball and what it offers
The adidas Trionda League 350 Football is the official replica of the match ball used at World Cup 2026. Lighter than the standard adult ball at 350g, it is regulation size but designed primarily for younger players.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card against Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round-of-16 tie against Belgium after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Mauricio Pochettino to choose between Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright up front.
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Alessandro Costa steps in for injured Osbourne to face Cody Durden at UFC 329
Alessandro Costa (16-5) has been confirmed as Cody Durden's new opponent at UFC 329 on July 11 after Ode Osbourne withdrew due to injury following an eight-week training camp. Costa enters on the back of consecutive Octagon victories.
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Tonali to Spurs for £92.5m as United miss out on Fernandes and eye Nmecha
Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £100m to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, while Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes has collapsed after the midfielder chose Spurs. United are now targeting Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha among several midfield alternatives.
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Rennie names surprise All Blacks back row for France Test with Savea shifted to No.8
Dave Rennie has revealed his All Blacks loose forward selection for Saturday's Test against France in Christchurch was the most debated part of his squad announcement, with Ardie Savea moving to No.8 and injury-plagued Luke Jacobson returning at openside.
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Miller vows Waratahs will silence Reds in Super Rugby Women's finals showdown
Wallaroo winger Desiree Miller says the Waratahs are fired up and ready to respond after their first defeat in nine years, as New South Wales host Queensland in a winner-takes-all Super Rugby Women's regular-season finale at Leichhardt Oval.
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Cormier reveals WWE money ended his long-awaited superfight with Brock Lesnar
Daniel Cormier has finally explained why his highly anticipated clash with Brock Lesnar never materialised after their infamous UFC 226 confrontation in 2018 — and the answer came down to a WWE payday Lesnar simply couldn't refuse.
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