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Wolff backs Antonelli to learn from Austrian GP errors that cost him pole and podium
Toto Wolff is confident Kimi Antonelli will never repeat the qualifying misread and early-race aggression that denied the 19-year-old a genuine shot at victory in Austria, where George Russell won from pole to trim Antonelli's championship lead to 40 points.
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Easterby warns Ireland's experienced players as uncapped trio join Nations Championship tour
Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby has cautioned established squad members that younger players are pushing hard for places ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney, with Dan Sheehan set to captain the 36-man touring party.
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Scotland arrive in Argentina with 'an edge' for inaugural Nations Championship opener
Scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says Scotland are relishing the extra competitive stakes as they prepare to face Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday, their first match of the new biennial Nations Championship.
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Barcelona pass on £26m option as Rashford return to Manchester United edges closer
Barcelona have declined to trigger their £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford, signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle instead. The England forward, currently at the World Cup, is now expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon gamble as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Anthony Gordon's underwhelming World Cup displays have prompted Spanish outlets to question why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him rather than Marcus Rashford, who scored a match-clinching goal off the bench against Croatia.
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Venezuelan earthquake kills wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo
Lucas Trejo, who plays for Venezuelan second-division side Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, lost his wife Yanina Maranella and children Aarón and Ainhoa when twin earthquakes struck Caracas on 24 June, destroying the family's home while he was away at a training camp.
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Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes investigated by New Zealand police over rape allegation
Ryan Mendes, Cape Verde's record goalscorer and 100-cap captain, is under police investigation in New Zealand after a Brazilian woman alleged he raped her during a FIFA Series event in Auckland earlier this year. He has not been charged.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon signing as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Spanish publications have criticised Anthony Gordon's performances at the World Cup and questioned why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him when Marcus Rashford — who helped the club win La Liga on loan — was available for less than half that fee.
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Liverpool turn to PSG's Barcola as £100m-plus target after Diomande expected to slip away
Liverpool are preparing a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a fallback option after Paris Saint-Germain are expected to beat the Reds to the signing of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. Barcola, 23, is valued at well over £100m but is reluctant to sign a new deal in Paris.
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Maresca confirmed as Man City boss as Chelsea receive £17m compensation for abrupt exit
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year deal, with Chelsea receiving £17 million in compensation after the Italian resigned abruptly in December 2025 to pursue the role.
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US Homeland Security chief boasts he 'danced' as Iran's controversial World Cup exit sealed
Markwayne Mullin, the US secretary of Homeland Security, said he 'maybe even danced a happy dance' after revoking Iran's visas and watching them exit the World Cup — a departure made more bitter by a VAR ruling that denied Iran a stoppage-time winner against Egypt.
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Kai Rooney targets 'biggest stage' as Puma boot ban lifted ahead of Man United pre-season
Sixteen-year-old Kai Rooney has signalled his return from a season-ending injury with an upbeat social media post, while a Manchester United academy boot policy that blocked him from wearing his Puma sponsorship deal at U16 level no longer applies as he steps up age groups.
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Matt Brown backs Dustin Poirier to recover after arrest and post-retirement struggles
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after challenging a police officer to a fight, with bodycam footage capturing the incident. Fellow retired UFC veteran Matt Brown has urged Poirier to own the moment and move forward, insisting one bad night should not define his legacy.
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Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela to officiate Ivory Coast vs Norway World Cup round-of-32 clash
Jesus Valenzuela has been confirmed as the referee for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday. The Venezuelan has overseen 387 professional matches and brings experience from two previous World Cups and three Copa America tournaments.
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Black Knight's £45m takeover makes Exeter Chiefs first US-owned Premiership club
Cannae Holdings subsidiary Black Knight Rugby has completed a £45 million purchase of Exeter Chiefs, acquiring 100% of the club's shares and ending Tony Rowe's 25-year stewardship. The deal makes Exeter the first American-owned club in the Gallagher Premiership.
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Van Dijk insists Netherlands' game plan 'worked' despite penalty exit against Morocco
Virgil van Dijk drew sharp criticism from supporters after claiming the Netherlands' tactical approach worked in their 1-1 draw with Morocco, despite Ronald Koeman's side missing three penalties to exit the World Cup at the Round of 32.
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Uncapped James and Warren earn Wales call-up as Jenkins misses Nations Championship
Steve Tandy has named a 33-man Wales squad for the Nations Championship, handing first call-ups to Exeter back-row Kane James and Ospreys tighthead Ben Warren. Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins is absent after shoulder surgery following the Gallagher Premiership final.
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Jenkins faces surgery after Prem Final as Exeter count the cost of Twickenham defeat
Exeter Chiefs captain Dafydd Jenkins will undergo shoulder surgery and miss Wales' summer Nations Championship campaign after sustaining the injury in the Gallagher Premiership Final defeat to Northampton Saints. Head coach Rob Baxter expects him fit for the start of next season.
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Jusu Bah and Schröder design 2026 Gothia Cup kits for the youth players who follow in their footsteps
Swedish internationals Monica Jusu Bah and Felicia Schröder have designed the official match kits for the 2026 Gothia Cup in Gothenburg — the same youth tournament both players competed in before reaching the senior national team.
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Álvarez agent tells PSG and Arsenal to wait as Barcelona move takes sole priority
Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has informed both PSG and Arsenal that his client is focused exclusively on a move to Barcelona, transfer reporter Matteo Moretto confirms. Atlético Madrid, however, remain unmoved, insisting the Argentine is not for sale below his €500m release clause.
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