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France and Norway advance from Group I as Senegal and Iraq fight to survive
France and Norway have both secured knockout-stage places from World Cup 2026 Group I. The final matchday sees Senegal and Iraq meet in a must-win clash, with the loser eliminated from the tournament.
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UFC White House draws 34 million global viewers with more countries still to report
The UFC White House event on June 14 has reached an estimated 34 million viewers worldwide, the promotion announced on Friday. The figure is set to rise further once Spain and France — home nations of main-event fighters Ilia Topuria and Ciryl Gane — submit their viewership data in mid-July.
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All 26 fighters make weight as UFC Baku sets 13-fight card headlined by Fiziev vs Torres
UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku is officially set after all 26 fighters cleared the scales on Friday. Rafael Fiziev returns to headline against Manuel Torres in a five-round lightweight clash, with Torres riding back-to-back TKO wins into his first UFC main event.
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Elanga collapsed in despair not knowing his equaliser had saved Sweden at the World Cup
Anthony Elanga sank to the ground in frustration after Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan, convinced his side had been eliminated — unaware that his goal had secured their place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Antonelli edges Russell in Austrian GP FP1 as Norris suffers hydraulic failure
Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 0.040 seconds clear of George Russell, while championship rival Lando Norris was sidelined by a hydraulic leak for most of the session.
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Antonelli edges Russell in Mercedes 1-2 as Norris sits out most of Austrian GP FP1
Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes 1-2 in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, setting a 1m07.796s to edge George Russell by 0.040s. Championship rival Lando Norris missed most of the session with a hydraulic leak, managing only seventh on mediums.
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Forest target £34.5m World Cup star Christ Inao Oulai as Anderson exit funds move
Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Sunderland are all tracking Ivory Coast midfielder Christ Inao Oulai, 20, after the Trabzonspor prospect caught the eye at the World Cup. Forest's interest is partly fuelled by the expected £116m sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City.
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All 26 fighters make weight for UFC Baku as Fiziev and Torres hit 156
Every fighter on Saturday's UFC Baku card cleared the scales in Azerbaijan on Friday. Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres both weighed in at 156 pounds for their ranked lightweight main event, while Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira are set for a middleweight co-main.
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Tuchel sweats on James, Rice and Saka fitness ahead of England's Panama decider
Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting injury crisis as England prepare to face Panama in their final World Cup group game. Reece James missed training with a hamstring concern, while Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are also being monitored.
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Rogers backs Bellingham partnership as Tuchel's number 10 choice leaves him on the bench
Morgan Rogers says he and Jude Bellingham could 'thrive 100 per cent' together in England's starting line-up, despite Thomas Tuchel opting for Bellingham in the number 10 role for England's first two World Cup group games.
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Montoya predicts team-mate clashes at Austrian GP as Hamilton presses Mercedes duo
Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that the Red Bull Ring's tight, corner-starved layout will force team-mates into conflict this weekend, with Lewis Hamilton's resurgent Ferrari form adding pressure to the Mercedes pairing of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
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Neville reminds Ferdinand he once called Arsenal's Saliba a 'waste of money'
Gary Neville confronted Rio Ferdinand with his own past criticism of William Saliba, who Ferdinand dismissed as a 'waste of money' in 2021 before the Frenchman became a Premier League title winner with Arsenal.
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US eyes 2038 World Cup bid with expanded 64-team tournament in mind
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States has the infrastructure and stadiums to host a future 64-team tournament, with 2038 a potential target after Saudi Arabia stages the 2034 edition.
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Canada's maple leaf clapper becomes the unlikely symbol of a nation's first World Cup knockout run
A free, maple leaf-shaped noisemaker distributed at BMO Field and Toronto's fan festival has become the defining souvenir of Canada's historic run to the World Cup knockout stage — their first ever.
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O'Malley calls Yan rematch 'biggest fight in bantamweight history' after UFC White House stoppage
Sean O'Malley stopped Aiemann Zahabi in round two at UFC White House to push his title case, then argued a rematch with champion Petr Yan would be the most significant bantamweight bout ever made.
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Allardyce demands Tuchel drops Gordon and Madueke to freshen up England attack against Panama
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has called on Thomas Tuchel to axe Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Panama, arguing Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka deserve starting roles after impressing from the bench.
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F1 champion Norris gets his Madame Tussauds wax figure after year-long process
Lando Norris has documented the year-long creation of his Madame Tussauds wax figure in a YouTube vlog, taking fans from the initial measurements and 3D scan through to his first, unsettled reaction on seeing the completed likeness.
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Released Man United academy midfielder Bailey signs first professional deal with Stockport County
James Bailey, released by Manchester United in June after five years at Carrington, has joined League One side Stockport County on a two-year professional contract.
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England fans warned heatwave and alcohol could turn World Cup celebrations into medical emergencies
Health chiefs and ambulance service leaders have urged England supporters to pace their drinking and stay hydrated ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Panama in New Jersey, as the UK endures record-breaking June temperatures.
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Alvarez confirms Atletico exit plan as Arsenal and United chase £82m forward
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer to fulfil his dream, with Arsenal and Manchester United both in pursuit of the Argentina international. Real Madrid's £129m bid has already been rejected, with Atletico pointing suitors toward his £431m release clause.
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