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England fans set for 'Super Saturday' as Panama clash drives pub surge across UK
Pub bosses are anticipating a record weekend as England face Panama at the 2026 World Cup, with industry experts forecasting up to 55 million extra pints served if the Three Lions reach the final — worth an estimated £275 million across the tournament.
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Scotland face Brazil with World Cup knockout fate potentially unresolved until Sunday dawn
Scotland take on Brazil on Wednesday at 11pm BST needing at least a third-place finish to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Even then, their fate may not be confirmed until the final group matches conclude on June 27.
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Kane eyes Panama hat-trick repeat after England stumble against Ghana in World Cup opener
Harry Kane has called for England to bounce back against Panama on Saturday after a goalless draw with Ghana cost them the chance to seal top spot in Group L early. Kane, who scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Panama at Russia 2018, is hoping to replicate that treble.
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Paraguay file official FIFA protest after Bellingham escapes red card for covering mouth
The Paraguayan Football Association has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, arguing the new mouth-covering rule was not applied consistently after Jude Bellingham avoided a red card during England's draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
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UEFA fines PSG nearly £80,000 and hands suspended away-fan ban after Champions League final fireworks
Paris Saint-Germain have been fined €90,875 by UEFA following supporter misconduct during the Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest. The French club also received a one-match away-fan ban, suspended for two years.
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Tuchel urges England fans to stay calm after Ghana stalemate leaves Group L wide open
Thomas Tuchel defended England's goalless draw with Ghana in Boston, insisting the African side posed a tougher test than most second-round opponents at the World Cup. England now need a strong result against Panama in New Jersey to secure top spot in Group L.
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Kane shrugs off late miss and warns England knew second-game curse was coming
Harry Kane says he flagged England's recurring second-game struggles before their 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, and insists he is not dwelling on a gilt-edged late chance he blazed over from seven yards.
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Tuchel warns England not to rely on Saka to fix their World Cup struggles
Thomas Tuchel has urged England's squad to share the burden as Bukayo Saka edges closer to a starting role, cautioning that the Arsenal winger's return alone will not resolve the team's problems ahead of their final Group stage match against Panama.
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Tuchel eyes Saka return and moderate rotation for England's must-win Panama clash
Thomas Tuchel is planning selective changes for England's World Cup Group L finale against Panama after Tuesday's goalless draw with Ghana left their path through the tournament uncertain. Bukayo Saka, recovering from an Achilles issue, could start for the first time in the tournament.
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Dana White explains why UFC skips Pride Nights: 'I don't care what you are or who you are'
UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion has no plans to host Pride Nights, arguing he prefers to stay out of all overt messaging. White added that he assumes some fighters on his roster are gay but says their identity is irrelevant to how he runs the organisation.
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Messi targets 2028 LA Olympics as swansong after ruling out World Cup 2030
Lionel Messi, who turns 39 today, has set his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the ideal farewell to his international career, ruling out the 2030 World Cup on the grounds that he would be 43 by then.
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Chelsea value Malo Gusto at £75m as Manchester City weigh move for France right-back
Chelsea have placed a £75 million price tag on defender Malo Gusto, with Manchester City among several clubs monitoring the 23-year-old. The Blues are not actively seeking to sell but would consider offers that meet their valuation.
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Fancy Bermudez re-signs with Loughborough Lightning after 12-try debut season
Canada wing Fancy Bermudez has committed to Loughborough Lightning for the 2026/27 PWR season, citing the club's culture and sense of family after scoring 12 tries in 12 appearances in her first campaign.
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Sheringham urges Man United to abandon Mateus Fernandes pursuit and sign elite players instead
Former United striker Teddy Sheringham has called on his old club to drop their interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, saying the £85m-rated midfielder is not the calibre of player United need. Tottenham are also in the race and reportedly prepared to exceed United's offer.
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Three-time World Cup veteran Kate Zackary to leave Trailfinders after PWR Final
USA Women's Eagles back-row Kate Zackary will depart Trailfinders Women after Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby Final at the Twickenham Stoop, ending a three-season spell with the West London club.
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Oliveira survives body-kick scare to snatch $100,000 bonus in featherweight debut
Vinicius Oliveira rallied from an early beating at UFC Fight Night 279 to stop Andre Fili in the second round, earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus in his first appearance at featherweight.
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Valenzuela to referee Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar in World Cup group decider
Venezuelan official Jesus Valenzuela will take charge of Bosnia and Herzegovina's clash with Qatar in Seattle, a winner-takes-all contest that could send either side into the World Cup knockout stages.
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Tottenham outbid Manchester United for Mateus Fernandes with £80m offer as Red Devils face midfield crisis
Tottenham are confident of securing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a deal worth up to £80m, with Manchester United reluctant to enter a bidding war despite facing a threadbare midfield ahead of their Champions League return.
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Unbeaten Hokit demands Herb Dean refs his potential clash with Gane amid illegal-shots row
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit has called out Ciryl Gane and specifically requested Herb Dean as referee, joking that his durability makes Gane's illegal shots irrelevant. The quip comes as Dean faces criticism for failing to penalise Gane's back-of-the-head strikes during his interim title win over Alex Pereira.
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Barcelona's €120m ceiling leaves Julián Álvarez deal far from done as Atlético hold firm
Barcelona are preparing an improved €120m bid for Julián Álvarez, but Atlético Madrid's demand for €150m — and a publicly cited €500m release clause — leaves a significant gap, with Real Madrid retaining an outside interest that complicates the Blaugrana's pursuit.
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