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Red Bull overhauls floor and bodywork for Austrian GP to close 52-point gap on McLaren
Red Bull has introduced a revised floor, reprofiled sidepod inlet, new engine cover, and reworked rear wing components for its home race in Austria, as the team seeks to claw back ground on the top three constructors. Max Verstappen acknowledged the car is lacking performance but stressed the importance of continuous improvement.
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South Korea fans petition to sack Hong Myung-bo after World Cup group-stage collapse
South Korea's World Cup campaign is on the brink after a 1-0 defeat to South Africa left them relying on other results to advance. Angry fans have launched a petition demanding coach Hong Myung-bo's immediate dismissal and sweeping reform of the Korea Football Association.
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Diomande tells Liverpool to wait as £100m target focuses on World Cup glory
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has told Liverpool his club future can wait until after the 2026 World Cup, with the Reds' pursuit of the 19-year-old believed to be the most advanced among Europe's top clubs in a deal that could exceed £100m.
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Verstappen urges Spa 24 Hours organisers to avoid F1 clash so he can race in 2027
Max Verstappen has asked GT World Challenge Europe organisers to schedule the 2027 Spa 24 Hours outside an F1 weekend, saying the endurance classic at his favourite circuit is 'something very special' and he wants to be on the grid.
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Verstappen unveils 'Orange Lion' helmet as tribute to fans across three grands prix
Max Verstappen will wear a special 'Orange Lion' helmet design at the Austrian, Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix as a tribute to his supporters. The four-time world champion debuted the livery at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
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Gary Lineker reveals he is set to become a grandfather for the first time
The former England striker and ex-Match of the Day presenter made the announcement during a conversation with Gordon Ramsay on the Netflix World Cup show version of The Rest Is Football podcast.
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Fiji coach assures omitted Nathan Hughes the door remains open for debut
Nathan Hughes has been left out of Fiji's 32-man squad for their Nations Championship matches against Wales, England and Scotland, but interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has told the former England No.8 he remains in contention as injuries and form shifts are expected.
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Lineker condemns US treatment of Iran as 'unfair' after World Cup team expelled between fixtures
Gary Lineker has criticised the United States for forcing Iran's national team to leave the country after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, calling the treatment 'very unfair' and suggesting a tentative US-Iran peace deal should prompt a change of approach.
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Brazil TV host nearly bares his chest live on air during sweat-soaked World Cup broadcast
TV Globo presenter Everaldo Marques became an unlikely viral moment at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, undoing one button too many on live television while complaining about the 43°C heat index during Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland.
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Ocon dismisses F1 future doubts as Haas contract clock ticks toward summer deadline
Esteban Ocon has hit back at speculation over his Formula 1 future, insisting he has the trust of Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu despite sitting 16th in the standings with just three points after seven rounds of the 2026 season.
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Steiner backs Mercedes to return firing on all cylinders at Austrian GP despite Ferrari surge
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has predicted Mercedes will bounce back strongly at the Austrian Grand Prix, insisting the Brackley team has upgrades in reserve after Ferrari ended their winning run in Barcelona.
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Fernandes tells United teammates he will stay despite £100m Saudi offer last year
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly informed Manchester United teammates he intends to remain at Old Trafford this summer, after turning down a £100m move to Al-Hilal last year following conversations with his family.
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Saracens clear Totoa Auva'a after nightclub punch missed Gus Atkinson and hit security guard
Saracens lock Totoa Auva'a will face no disciplinary action from the club or the RFU after a Chelsea nightclub altercation involving England cricketer Gus Atkinson, following the security guard's decision not to report the matter to police.
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YouTuber Angryginge flooded with abuse after reporting racism at England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angryginge and winner of I'm A Celebrity, confronted a man making racist comments towards the Ghana team during England's 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium — only to be met with online abuse after the accused supporter was allowed to remain in the ground.
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Man United target Manzambi scores three World Cup goals as Kompany hails £43m Freiburg star
Manchester United are weighing a £43m move for Freiburg playmaker Johan Manzambi, who has scored three times in the World Cup group stage for Switzerland and earned praise from Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany.
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Man City agree £116m fee for Elliot Anderson as medical waits on England's World Cup run
Manchester City have reached a £116m transfer agreement with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, but his medical will be delayed until after England complete the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Wales lose Tshiunza to 25-cap rule after flanker seals Sale move from Exeter
Christ Tshiunza will be unavailable for Wales next season after signing for Sale Sharks, with the 24-year-old flanker falling foul of the WRU's 25-cap selection rule. Wales head coach Steve Tandy says losing the 15-capped back-row is 'a shame'.
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Anderson 'fully focused' on World Cup glory despite £116m Man City move looming
England midfielder Elliot Anderson is set to complete a £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, but team-mate Jarell Quansah insists the 23-year-old remains locked in on winning the World Cup with England.
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US could bid to host 2038 World Cup as task force chief touts nation's infrastructure
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States is better positioned than any other country to host again and could handle an expanded 64-team tournament.
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Scotland's World Cup progression chances fall to 5% after results conspire against Clarke's side
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 have collapsed to just 5.26% after surprise results elsewhere wiped out the buffer they held following their 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Steve Clarke admitted after the game: "For sure I think we're going home."
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