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Reuben Logan rejects England and Wales to chase Scotland dream despite funeral plea
Reuben Logan, son of BBC presenter Gabby Logan and Scotland rugby legend Kenny Logan, has committed to representing Scotland after turning down both England and Wales. The Sale Sharks flanker was even approached about switching allegiance at his grandfather Terry Yorath's funeral.
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Infantino confirms Trump will co-present World Cup trophy at MetLife final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Donald Trump will join him in handing the World Cup trophy to the winners at MetLife Stadium on July 19, even as Trump's aides scramble to shield him from offensive crowd chants at matches.
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Infantino confirms Trump will attend World Cup 2026 final to present the trophy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Donald Trump will be present at the World Cup 2026 final, telling Fox & Friends that he and the US president will hand the trophy to the winning team together.
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Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup to break all-time record as Portugal beat Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cups, netting inside six minutes as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan in their 2026 group stage opener. Nuno Mendes added a second shortly after.
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Leeds in positive talks to sign free-agent Harry Wilson from Fulham ahead of Champions League rivals
Leeds United have held 'positive talks' with Fulham winger Harry Wilson, who is set to become a free agent at the end of June. The 29-year-old Wales international scored 10 goals and added seven assists in the Premier League this season, attracting interest from Aston Villa and Everton as well.
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Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan eliminated as World Cup group stage reaches crunch point
Four nations have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing their opening two group games, while several others — including Senegal and Iraq — remain on the brink heading into the decisive final round of fixtures.
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England can seal World Cup knockout spot against Ghana under FIFA's new tie-breaker rules
A win over Ghana on Tuesday would put England on six points and virtually guarantee progression from World Cup 2026 Group L. FIFA's new head-to-head tie-breaker rule, replacing overall goal difference as the primary separator, reshapes the permutations for all four teams.
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Partey trial delayed to 2027 as Canada bars him from World Cup match over rape charges
Thomas Partey, facing seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, has had his Southwark Crown Court trial pushed back to June 8, 2027. Canada refused the Villarreal midfielder a visa for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama, though he was permitted to play in the United States.
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Ronaldo scores in sixth World Cup to set record a day after Messi did the same
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in six editions of the tournament, netting inside six minutes for Portugal against Uzbekistan in Houston. The milestone came just one day after Lionel Messi also appeared in his sixth World Cup.
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Du Plessis praises Hokit's UFC rise but warns White House remark 'is going to cost him'
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has backed Josh Hokit as a genuine heavyweight contender after his dominant knockout of Derrick Lewis, but cautioned that the 28-year-old's offensive post-fight comment about Michelle Obama was a costly misstep.
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John Terry slams Chelsea for overlooking him as interim manager after Rosenior sacking
John Terry has hit out at Chelsea after the club appointed under-18s coach Calum McFarlane as interim manager for a second time this season, insisting no one at the club was more qualified — or more Chelsea — than him for the short-term role.
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Manchester United and Tottenham eye Sunderland's Brobbey after World Cup brace against Sweden
Brian Brobbey has attracted interest from Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Aston Villa after scoring twice in the Netherlands' 5-1 demolition of Sweden at the World Cup, adding to a seven-goal Premier League season with Sunderland.
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Mourinho reverses verdict on Schjelderup as Liverpool track Benfica winger at World Cup
Jose Mourinho has dramatically changed his assessment of Andreas Schjelderup after the 22-year-old Norwegian transformed his game at Benfica, with Liverpool, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Como all said to be monitoring him.
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Infantino defends hydration breaks and hints Fifa could make them permanent despite fan jeers
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has backed the controversial hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, suggesting they may boost player intensity and hinting the stoppages could become a permanent feature of future tournaments.
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Tottenham lead race to sign Mateus Fernandes in £85m deal as United step back
Tottenham Hotspur have held positive talks with relegated West Ham over a prospective £85m move for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, offering the 21-year-old a higher wage package than rival suitors Manchester United.
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Unbeaten Mesquita calls out Perez after third straight UFC finish
Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita improved to 8-0 in MMA with a finish of Melissa Mullins at UFC Fight Night 279, then immediately targeted Argentinian contender Ailin Perez, citing disrespect and a natural Brazil-Argentina rivalry.
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FIFA moves to rewrite penalty shoot-out rules mid-World Cup after coin-toss controversy
FIFA is pushing to change how penalty shoot-outs are organised before the first World Cup 2026 knockout match on Sunday, scrapping the double coin toss in favour of a single draw that splits the two advantages between teams.
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Commentator loses World Cup credentials after expletive rant over Almiron's mouth-covering red card
Paraguayan broadcaster Jorge Chipi Vera has been stripped of his FIFA World Cup accreditation after calling referee and FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'thieves' live on air, following Miguel Almiron's controversial dismissal against Turkey.
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Three-fight winner Orolbai faces Wells at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Myktybek Orolbai, riding a three-fight winning streak that includes finishes of Jack Hermansson and Tofiq Musayev, has been booked against Jeremiah Wells in a welterweight bout at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Manchester United secure key land parcel as new 100,000-seat stadium edges closer to reality
Manchester United have purchased a 25-acre site 350 metres from Old Trafford, previously owned by Indurent, giving the club the majority of land required for their planned 100,000-seat stadium. A realistic opening date is now before 2035.
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