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Pochettino insists Balogun red card was 'never a red card' as USA striker faces Belgium ban
Mauricio Pochettino has strongly disputed Folarin Balogun's straight red card in the USA's 2-0 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling it accidental. Balogun, who scored the opener, will now miss the last-16 clash against Belgium in Seattle.
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UFC 330 fight card expands with Turner, Magny and Neal added to Philadelphia card
The UFC has confirmed four new bouts for UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, headlined by Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Garry and Mackenzie Dern's strawweight title bout with Gillian Robertson.
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Rooney warns England face World Cup exit unless Tuchel fixes glaring defensive flaws
Harry Kane's two late goals rescued England against DR Congo to secure a round-of-16 place, but Wayne Rooney has warned the side face elimination if Thomas Tuchel cannot address the team's lack of defensive shape and midfield connections before facing Mexico.
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Five free agents Arsenal could sign this summer to ease Arteta's £250m burden
With contracts expiring across Europe, Arsenal have the chance to add proven quality without a transfer fee. From Leon Goretzka to Dusan Vlahovic, several high-profile free agents fit Mikel Arteta's reported summer priorities.
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Balogun's VAR red card overshadows USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
Folarin Balogun was sent off via VAR review in the 64th minute after stepping on an opponent's ankle, despite no initial foul being called. The dismissal came even as the USA sealed a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the World Cup round of 16.
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USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia breaks US sports betting records ahead of Belgium clash
The United States men's national team's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup generated the highest soccer betting handle in Caesars Sports history, with sportsbooks reporting record wagers and unique customers. The Round of 16 tie against Belgium is expected to surpass even those figures.
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Balogun scores then sees red as 10-man USA stun Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
Folarin Balogun opened the scoring before being sent off for violent conduct as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Seattle on Wednesday, securing their first World Cup knockout-stage victory since 2002.
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10-man USA stun Bosnia 2-0 as Pulisic defends Balogun's controversial red card
The United States survived Folarin Balogun's second-half dismissal to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday, with Malik Tillman's set-piece goal sealing the round-of-32 win. Christian Pulisic said Balogun 'didn't deserve the red card' but praised the team's resilience.
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Maguire backs Rashford return to Man United despite Scholes' 'banish him' call
Harry Maguire has publicly supported Marcus Rashford's potential return to Manchester United this summer, saying the squad would welcome him back — directly contradicting Paul Scholes, who urged the club to 'banish' the forward after his controversial exit comments.
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DR Congo manager Desabre learns of father's death at post-match press conference after England defeat
Sebastien Desabre was informed of his father's passing by DR Congo's communications manager at the end of his press conference following a 2-1 round-of-32 loss to England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta.
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Extreme Heat in Philadelphia: France Face 40°C Conditions in Round of 16 Against Paraguay
France will face Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia for their World Cup Round of 16 match under brutal conditions: a heat dome could push temperatures to 40°C at kickoff, with players having had insufficient time to acclimatize.
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Koundé silences critics with solid display against Sweden
Criticized for his recent performances, Jules Koundé delivered a convincing match during France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in World Cup 2026 qualifying, earning praise from Bixente Lizarazu.
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Rennie hands debuts to Numia and Fineanganofo as All Blacks face France in Nations Championship opener
Dave Rennie has named two uncapped players on the bench for New Zealand's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch, with Hurricanes prop Xavier Numia and winger Fehi Fineanganofo in line for their All Blacks debuts.
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Ronaldo set to start as Portugal face Croatia in World Cup round of 32
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal against Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, with a round of 16 place on the line. The 41-year-old has scored twice in three group-stage appearances at his sixth World Cup.
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Walker vows to hold Hokit's heel hook until his foot breaks in future UFC clash
Brazilian heavyweight Valter Walker has threatened to deliberately break Josh Hokit's foot by refusing to release a heel hook submission, citing Hokit's trash talk about Brazil as motivation for the personal grudge.
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Maresca brings six trusted allies to Man City as Guardiola era backroom staff departs
Enzo Maresca is set to install six former colleagues into Manchester City's coaching staff after being confirmed as Pep Guardiola's successor on a three-year deal, with set-piece coach James French the only senior survivor from the previous regime.
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Jon Jones urges Topuria to stay honest after Gaethje stoppage ends unbeaten run
Jon Jones has offered Ilia Topuria a path back to the top following his first professional loss, telling Red Corner MMA that self-honesty — not excuses — is the key to winning a rematch. Topuria's corner stopped his UFC Freedom 250 title unification bout against Justin Gaethje after the fourth round.
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Galatasaray eye Bruno Fernandes as United near Orozco signing announcement
Turkish club Galatasaray have reportedly identified Bruno Fernandes as a transfer target, though the United captain appears set to stay. Meanwhile, Manchester United are close to formally announcing teenage Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco.
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Carvajal, Vlahovic and Goretzka among free agents Manchester United could target this summer
With midfield reinforcement a clear priority after Casemiro's departure, Manchester United are operating in a transfer market that includes several high-profile free agents — among them Real Madrid veterans Dani Carvajal and Dani Ceballos, Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka, Raphael Guerreiro, and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
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Undefeated UFC light heavyweight Yakhyaev dismisses MrBeast lookalike comparisons after viral fan debate
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, the unbeaten Turkish UFC light heavyweight with nine finishes in ten wins, says he had never heard of MrBeast before fans drew comparisons following his knockout of Raffael Cerqueira at UFC Qatar in November.
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