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Keane likens Tuchel's England to Scotland after toothless Panama stalemate
Roy Keane tore into England's first-half display against FIFA-ranked 34th Panama, saying the Three Lions lacked intensity and were being dragged down to their opponents' level. Marcus Rashford was the sole bright spark as England went in goalless at the break.
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Keane likens England's toothless first half against Panama to 'watching Scotland'
Roy Keane and Gary Neville were scathing about England's opening 45 minutes against Panama in New Jersey, with Keane branding the display from Thomas Tuchel's star-studded side as lacking intensity and quality despite dominating possession.
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Wallabies and All Blacks to launch Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tradition at Brisbane from 2027
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test match in 2027, 2029, and 2031, with all three fixtures to be held at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, backed by the Queensland Government.
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Felix Zwayer to referee DR Congo vs Uzbekistan in must-win World Cup 2026 Group K clash
German official Felix Zwayer has been appointed to referee DR Congo vs Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, a Group K fixture DR Congo must win to advance to the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Alireza Faghani to referee Portugal vs Colombia in World Cup 2026 Group K clash
Australian official Alireza Faghani will oversee Portugal's Group K meeting with Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium, with Portugal needing a win to leapfrog their opponents at the top of the table.
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Norris and Piastri qualify sixth and seventh as Chadwick warns McLaren pace gap will take time to close
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could only manage sixth and seventh on the grid for the Austrian Grand Prix, with analyst Jamie Chadwick cautioning that McLaren's return to front-running form will not happen overnight despite the team remaining in podium contention.
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Stade Toulousain claim record 25th Top 14 title after storm delay against Montpellier
Stade Toulousain defeated Montpellier 28–20 in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm to lift a record 25th Bouclier de Brennus. Peato Mauvaka scored twice and Romain Ntamack controlled the game throughout as Toulouse held firm despite a late Montpellier fightback.
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Red Bull apologises to Verstappen after rear aero damage left him with no chance in Austrian GP qualifying crash
A technical failure robbed Max Verstappen of control during Q3 at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed rear aerodynamic damage caused the high-speed spin and said the team takes full responsibility.
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Nico Williams blasts 'completely unnecessary' tackle that puts Spain's World Cup campaign at risk
Nico Williams has publicly condemned Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz after a cynical challenge during Spain's 1-0 group-stage win left the winger facing a race to remain fit for the rest of the World Cup.
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Rice benched against Panama as Tuchel manages England midfielder's fitness concern
Declan Rice was left out of England's starting XI for their final Group L match against Panama at the 2026 World Cup, after the Arsenal midfielder was seen limping following the 0-0 draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel insisted Rice had recovered sufficiently but opted to rest him regardless.
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Red Bull admits rear aero damage left Verstappen with 'no chance' in Austrian GP qualifying crash
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has accepted full responsibility for Max Verstappen's Q3 crash at the Austrian Grand Prix, revealing that undetected rear aerodynamic damage robbed the four-time world champion of any chance to control his RB22 through Turn 9.
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World Cup 2026 knockout stage: every team through and who has been eliminated
The 2026 World Cup group stage is approaching its conclusion, with 32 teams set to advance to the first-ever round of 32. Brazil, Germany, Spain, France, England and Argentina are among the nations already through, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are among those eliminated.
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Neville warns Tuchel's right-back crisis could haunt England in World Cup knockouts
Gary Neville has raised concerns over Thomas Tuchel's decision to start Jarell Quansah at right back against Panama, warning the Liverpool defender is not a viable option once England reach the knockout rounds.
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Gullit warns Amorim's rigid system could undermine Pulisic at AC Milan
AC Milan legend Ruud Gullit has praised Christian Pulisic's impact at the club but cautioned that incoming coach Ruben Amorim's insistence on a fixed 3-4-3 system risks damaging the USMNT star's confidence and form.
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Dalot and Mazraoui both committed to Manchester United right-back battle next season
Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are set to compete for Manchester United's right-back spot in 2026/27, with sources close to both players insisting neither wants to leave Old Trafford despite summer transfer activity elsewhere in the squad.
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Djed Spence plays through broken jaw at World Cup with custom protective guard
Tottenham defender Djed Spence is wearing a custom-made protective jaw guard at the 2026 World Cup after fracturing his jaw in a Premier League clash against Chelsea in May, when Liam Delap's elbow caught him challenging for a high ball.
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Abdulrahman Al Jassim to referee England vs Panama in World Cup Group L decider
Qatari official Abdulrahman Al Jassim will take charge of England's World Cup 2026 Group L clash against Panama at MetLife Stadium, with Thomas Tuchel's side needing a win to secure top spot after their opening draw with Ghana.
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Fiziev ends 1-4 slump with stunning wheel-kick knockout at UFC Baku
Rafael Fiziev silenced doubts about his recent form by stopping Manuel Torres in the second round at UFC Baku, finishing the fight with a wheel kick and follow-up punches to claim a spectacular main event victory.
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Voller's firm Nagelsmann backing complicates Klopp's path to Germany job
Germany sporting director Rudi Voller has reaffirmed his support for Julian Nagelsmann after the team's defeat to Ecuador, pledging the coach will remain in charge until at least Euro 2028 — a stance that dims Jurgen Klopp's prospects of returning to management with his home nation.
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Fiziev silences two-fight skid with wheel kick knockout of Torres on home soil in Baku
Rafael Fiziev ended a two-fight losing streak in emphatic fashion at UFC Baku on Saturday, stopping Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick just 15 seconds into Round 2 to earn a thunderous ovation from his home crowd in Azerbaijan.
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