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Germany face Paraguay in first World Cup knockout tie since 2014 triumph
Germany meet Paraguay in a 2026 World Cup Round of 16 qualifier, their first knockout fixture since Mario Götze's winning goal in the 2014 Final. Julian Nagelsmann's side arrive under pressure after a 2-1 group-stage defeat to Ecuador.
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Red Bull's Austrian GP overhaul likened to a 'B-spec' car as weight loss programme eyed
Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas has described the team's seven-part Austrian Grand Prix upgrade package as akin to a 'B-spec' car, while suggesting a hidden weight reduction programme may have contributed as much to the team's resurgence as the declared aerodynamic changes.
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Martinelli's 95th-minute strike seals Brazil comeback as Ancelotti's cool head breaks Japan
Gabriel Martinelli angled home in the 95th minute to complete a second-half Brazil fightback against Japan in Houston, with Carlo Ancelotti's half-time substitutions — including Endrick for Paqueta — proving the turning point in the World Cup round of 16.
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Madueke backs England's World Cup chances after Arsenal's first title in 22 years
Noni Madueke says the fierce competitive drive that fuelled Arsenal's first league title in 22 years is now powering his belief that England can go all the way at the 2026 World Cup, with the winger preparing for Wednesday's last-16 tie against DR Congo in Atlanta.
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Chimaev demands Strickland accept rematch after first career loss at UFC 328
Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out Sean Strickland following his narrow decision defeat at UFC 328 in May, urging the middleweight champion to stop avoiding a rematch. Chimaev, now 15-1, won the title at UFC 319 before dropping it to Strickland.
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Arsenal face British record £130m demand from Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa have told Arsenal they must pay £130 million to sign Morgan Rogers — £5 million more than Liverpool's British record fee for Alexander Isak — as the club insist they do not want to sell their England midfielder.
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Pelé's Brazil World Cup shirt sells for £42,000 — 70 times its auction estimate
A Brazil shirt worn by Pelé at either the 1966 or 1970 World Cup smashed its £600–£800 estimate to sell for £42,000 at auction. A ticket from the 1930 World Cup final and David Beckham's red-card shirts also fetched remarkable sums.
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Martinelli's stoppage-time winner sends Brazil into World Cup round of 16
Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score in stoppage time as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 in Houston on Monday, setting up a round-of-16 clash against either Norway or Ivory Coast on 5 July.
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Martinelli's stoppage-time strike rescues Brazil from Japan upset at World Cup 2026
Brazil edged past Japan 2-1 in Houston to reach the World Cup last 16, with Gabriel Martinelli's late finish completing a comeback after Kaishu Sano's first-half opener had threatened a historic upset for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
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Single player claims entire £1,000 pot in FourFourTwo World Cup predictor Round 2
One participant walked away with the full £1,000 prize in Round 2 of FourFourTwo's World Cup match predictor after correctly forecasting 20 of 24 results — a tally no other player could match.
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England superfan endures 17-hour, three-bus ordeal to reach Atlanta World Cup match
Steve Jackson, 62, from Bournemouth, spent more than 17 hours on three buses travelling from New York to Atlanta for England's next World Cup game, choosing the gruelling route to avoid one-way flights costing up to £700.
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Brazil snatch late winner to end Japan's World Cup run and clear England's path
Brazil came from behind to beat Japan in injury time in Houston, eliminating the Asian side and shaping a potential quarter-final meeting with England in Miami on July 11.
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More than 50 MEPs demand FIFA ethics probe into Infantino over Trump Peace Prize
A coalition of over 50 Members of the European Parliament has backed a formal ethics complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling for an investigation into his decision to award the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump at the World Cup draw in December.
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Ewing injury blow hits UFC 329 card days before McGregor-Holloway rematch
Bantamweight contender Ethyn Ewing has been ruled out of UFC 329 with an undisclosed injury, leaving opponent Basharat without a dance partner less than two weeks before the July 11 card in Las Vegas.
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Ariane Lipski da Silva retires from MMA at 32 after 13 years and 30 professional fights
Ariane Lipski da Silva has announced her retirement from MMA following a first-round submission loss to Jena Bishop at PFL San Diego. The Brazilian flyweight, known as 'The Queen of Violence', ends her career with an 18-12 record after nearly 13 years as a professional.
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Koubek quits as Czech boss after World Cup exit, citing 'half-truths' media campaign
Miroslav Koubek has left his role as Czech Republic manager by mutual agreement following a dismal World Cup group-stage exit, in which Czechia collected just one point from games against South Korea, South Africa and Mexico.
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Injured in camp, Macksom Lee targets LFA 237 to rebuild his UFC case after Contender Series loss
Macksom Lee returns to the cage at LFA 237 on July 24 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, facing Carlos Tardio (12-2) in the main event — his first fight since a shoulder injury hampered his Contender Series debut against Hecher Sosa last September.
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160 riot police deployed as death-threat coach Hong Myung-bo returns to South Korea after World Cup exit
South Korea's World Cup delegation arrived home to a heavy security presence after coach Hong Myung-bo received death threats following the team's group-stage elimination. More than 160 riot officers and 25 specialist guards were dispatched to Incheon airport, with Hong having already resigned in Mexico.
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Jones backs Tsarukyan to beat Topuria after Gaethje's stunning upset
Jon Jones declared 'Arman all day' when asked to pick between Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria at a boxing event in Moscow. The verdict comes days after Justin Gaethje forced Topuria's corner to stop the fight in round four at UFC White House.
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Kane set to sign new Bayern contract as Barcelona transfer interest ends
Harry Kane is poised to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite reported interest from Barcelona, with the England captain happy to remain in Germany and the two clubs in active contract discussions.
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