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Bielsa takes sole blame after Uruguay exit World Cup without a single win
Marcelo Bielsa delivered a sombre farewell after Uruguay were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 1-0 to Spain to finish Group H without a victory. The Argentine coach said his three-year tenure left nothing of value for Uruguayan football.
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McKee targets unbeaten Isbulaev in PFL San Diego featherweight main event
Former Bellator champion A.J. McKee (24-2) faces undefeated Salamat Isbulaev (10-0) in the PFL San Diego main event at Pechange Arena, with Liz Carmouche taking on Viviane Araujo in the co-main.
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United close in on Ederson deal as Fernandes battle with Spurs heats up
Manchester United are finalising a second summer signing after agreeing terms with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, while a separate pursuit of West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is set to intensify next week when the new financial year opens on July 1.
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Schmeichel sees his 2016 Leicester miracle reflected in Cape Verde's World Cup run
Kasper Schmeichel has drawn a direct parallel between Cape Verde's stunning 2026 World Cup campaign and Leicester City's 5,000-to-1 Premier League title win, pointing to team culture as the defining factor behind both underdog stories.
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Haaland cheers on Mbappe and lifts teammates despite Norway's 4-1 defeat to France
Erling Haaland was left on the bench as Norway lost 4-1 to France in their final World Cup group game in Boston, yet the Manchester City striker remained visibly upbeat — congratulating Mbappe after the final whistle and keeping spirits high in the Norway camp.
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Mourinho targets Enzo Fernandez for Real Madrid as Camavinga faces exit to fund £106m deal
Jose Mourinho has identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as a top transfer target at Real Madrid, but Los Blancos may need to sell Eduardo Camavinga or Aurelien Tchouameni before pursuing the £106m Argentine.
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Carrick's desire to keep Dalot complicates United's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold
Manchester United have been linked with a swap deal that would send Diogo Dalot to Real Madrid in exchange for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but manager Michael Carrick is reportedly reluctant to lose the Portugal international.
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Taremi calls 2026 World Cup a 'disaster' as Iran boss urges Infantino to act over US visa crisis
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has labelled the 2026 World Cup a 'disaster' after his squad were forced to fly in from Mexico on match days due to the US-Iran conflict, while manager Amir Ghalenoei called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to 'stand up' to the host nation.
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Leclerc warns Ferrari's ADUO engine upgrade is no 'magic bullet' ahead of Austrian GP
Charles Leclerc has tempered expectations around Ferrari's first engine upgrade under F1's new ADUO system at the Austrian Grand Prix, describing it as 'a step in the right direction' rather than a performance revolution — with Friday practice doing little to boost his confidence.
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Cape Verde stun football world to reach World Cup last 32 as smallest nation in knockout history
Cape Verde's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia was enough to send the island nation of 500,000 into the World Cup last 32, where they will face reigning champions Argentina. Their players gathered on the pitch to watch Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 — the result that confirmed their historic progression.
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Brazil demand FIFA ban referee Ramos from their games after Vinicius goal disallowed vs Scotland
The Brazilian Football Confederation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA requesting that Mexican referee Cesar Ramos not officiate any of their remaining World Cup matches, citing a controversial VAR-overturned Vinicius Jr goal in their 3-0 win over Scotland.
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Jamie George calls Saracens team-mate Auvaa 'immature' after nightclub punch struck cricket security guard
England hooker Jamie George has publicly criticised Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa, calling the 21-year-old Samoan 'immature' following a nightclub incident in which Auvaa threw a punch that struck an ECB security guard, indirectly forcing cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson to miss an England Test.
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Montoya warns Mercedes to accelerate upgrades as Ferrari closes the gap
Juan Pablo Montoya has urged Mercedes to rethink its development schedule, cautioning that waiting for large upgrade packages could cost the championship leader ground as Ferrari steps up its pace of improvement.
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Salah faces hamstring scans at World Cup as Egypt sweat on captain before Australia clash
Mohamed Salah was substituted in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran on Saturday after complaining of hamstring pain, leaving his availability for next Friday's last-32 tie against Australia in serious doubt.
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Cape Verde coach vows 'nothing is impossible' as World Cup debutants face Argentina and Messi
Cape Verde secured a round-of-32 berth at their first-ever World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, finishing above Uruguay in Group H. The nation of 500,000 now face reigning champions Argentina in Miami.
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Former coaches back £116m Anderson to thrive under Maresca at Manchester City
Manchester City have agreed a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with former coaches Ange Postecoglou and Ilkay Gundogan both backing the 23-year-old to excel under incoming manager Enzo Maresca.
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All 22 drivers gather for Austrian GP dinner as seating arrangements spark fan debate
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hosted the full grid for the annual drivers' dinner at the Austrian Grand Prix on Thursday, with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen flanking him at the head of the table.
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Carragher warns Newcastle will sell whoever fetches most as Tonali and Guimaraes near £100m exits
Jamie Carragher believes Newcastle will cash in on whichever of Sandro Tonali or Bruno Guimaraes attracts the highest bid, with both midfielders valued at around £100m and Arsenal among the clubs circling.
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Iran captain Taremi blasts Fifa over 'disaster' World Cup after VAR wipes out stoppage-time winner against Egypt
Mehdi Taremi condemned Fifa and the tournament's organisation after VAR disallowed Shojae Khalilzadeh's stoppage-time goal against Egypt in Seattle, leaving Iran anxiously waiting to see if they advance as one of the best-ranked third-place teams.
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Arsenal target both Guimarães and Tonali as Tottenham rival United for Fernandes
Arsenal are pursuing Newcastle United's Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, while Manchester United face a setback in their transfer plans and Tottenham have entered the race for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
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