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Argentina risk Fifa punishment after Falklands banner follows World Cup win over England

Several Argentina players, including Giovani Lo Celso, were photographed holding a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Fifa previously fined the AFA £20,000 for the same banner in 2014.

Football Jul 16

Alex Pereira blasts Herb Dean after Michel Pereira's UFC release over unchecked hair-pulling foul

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has publicly blamed referee Herb Dean for compatriot Michel Pereira's departure from the promotion, arguing that Dean's failure to penalise Sharabutdin Magomedov for repeated hair-pulling fouls at UFC Baku cost Michel his UFC contract.

MMA Jul 16

Bellingham dismisses Messi clash as 'nothing' after Argentina end England's World Cup dream

Jude Bellingham has played down his on-pitch exchange with Lionel Messi, calling it 'nothing bad at all', after England suffered a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez heading in a stoppage-time winner.

Football Jul 16

Argentina risk FIFA sanctions after Falklands banner mars World Cup semi-final win over England

Argentina's players paraded a 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 stoppage-time victory over England in Atlanta, breaching FIFA rules on political messaging and prompting a UK government minister to demand an investigation.

Football Jul 16

Tom Cruise, Madonna and Robbie Williams headline World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium

FIFA has revealed the full line-up for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium, with Tom Cruise making a special appearance alongside Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed, Laura Pausini and Jennifer Hudson.

Football Jul 16

Zidane to be named France manager by Friday at €5m per year

The French Football Federation is expected to officially announce Zinedine Zidane as Didier Deschamps' successor on Thursday or Friday. A contract worth approximately €5m annually is ready to be signed.

Football Jul 16

Bellingham provokes Messi, who responds with two assists for Argentina

In the World Cup semi-final against England, Jude Bellingham verbally attacked Lionel Messi, who answered on the pitch by delivering two assists to qualify Argentina for the final.

Football Jul 16

Lineker brands Tuchel's Messi tactics 'unfathomable' as Argentina end England's World Cup

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have rounded on Thomas Tuchel after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi providing two late assists to send the defending champions into the World Cup final.

Football Jul 16

McGregor's UFC 329 knee injury may be less severe than first feared, doctor says

Sports medicine physician Brian Sutterer has offered cautious optimism over Conor McGregor's knee injury sustained at UFC 329, noting the absence of a brace and his range of motion suggest it may not be a high-grade ligament tear.

MMA Jul 16

Messi silences critics with two assists as Argentina end England's World Cup dream

Lionel Messi set up both goals as Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, sending the defending champions into a final against Spain. The 39-year-old will become only the second player in history to appear in three World Cup finals.

Football Jul 16

Argentinian media savage Tuchel's tactics and Bellingham after stoppage-time World Cup exit

Argentina's press revelled in England's semi-final defeat, mocking Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach after Anthony Gordon's opener and repeatedly dismissing Jude Bellingham with the line 'And Bellingham? Nothing' across match reports.

Football Jul 16

Romero and Lo Celso risk FIFA punishment after Falklands banner at World Cup

Argentina players Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Nicolas Otamendi displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina on the pitch after their 2-1 semi-final comeback win over England, potentially breaching FIFA's strict rules against political statements.

Football Jul 16

Garbrandt responds to UFC 329 loss with defiant Instagram message after third defeat in four fights

Cody Garbrandt has broken his silence following his loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329, posting a reflective message on Instagram. The former bantamweight champion has now gone 4-8 since holding the 135-pound title in 2016-17.

MMA Jul 16

Argentina players brandish Falklands banner on pitch after knocking England out of World Cup

Argentina's players displayed a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' during post-match celebrations after eliminating England in the World Cup semi-final on 15 July, potentially breaching FIFA rules banning political slogans on the pitch.

Football Jul 16

Rennie shifts Vaa'i to blindside to build bigger pack against Ireland at Eden Park

Dave Rennie has moved lock Tupou Vaa'i to blindside flanker for New Zealand's Test against Ireland at Eden Park, seeking a heavier pack to combat Ireland's set-piece dominance and protect a 52-game unbeaten home record.

Rugby Jul 16

England face France in World Cup bronze medal match after Argentina heartbreak

England will play France in the third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 10 (10pm UK), after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. Victory would mark England's best World Cup finish since 1966.

Football Jul 16

Kane openly criticizes Tuchel after England's cruel World Cup semi-final elimination

Beaten 2-1 by Argentina in extra time, England misses out on another World Cup final. Harry Kane pointed to his manager's tactical caution after the final whistle.

Football Jul 16

Rajoy doubles down after Spain's victory over France without apologizing

Two days after publishing an op-ed comparing the French team to a squad "with no French players," former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy reiterated his racist remarks following La Roja's 2-0 semi-final victory in the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 16

Manchester United eye £45m Roma midfielder Manu Kone after France's World Cup exit clears path

Manchester United are targeting Roma's Manu Kone as their third midfield signing of the summer, with the 25-year-old France international potentially available for around £45m following his country's World Cup semi-final elimination.

Football Jul 16

England face France in World Cup bronze final on July 18 at Miami Stadium

England will meet France in the third-place play-off at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 18, after suffering a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. A win would secure England's best World Cup finish in 60 years.

Football Jul 16