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Saka, Eze and Reece James shaped by grassroots coaches who reunite as England chase World Cup glory
The youth coaches behind Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Reece James gathered in Wimbledon to reflect on their former players' journeys to the England squad, highlighting the role grassroots coaching plays in developing elite talent.
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Maxwell comes out of retirement to give Scotland great one final Barbarians send-off
Jenny Maxwell, who retired from Leicester Tigers and Scotland duty in March after a 40-cap international career, has been called up by the Barbarians women's side to face Wales at Twickenham on 27 June — a surprise farewell she describes as the perfect end to her rugby life.
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Tsarukyan tells Gaethje 'f*ck you' after new champion rejects truck gift
Arman Tsarukyan offered Justin Gaethje a truck after a friend won $5.7 million betting on the new UFC lightweight champion. Gaethje publicly refused on the Joe Rogan Experience, and Tsarukyan fired back with a blunt warning ahead of their expected title fight.
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Mahrez back in starting XI, Amoura sidelined: Algeria revamped for Jordan clash
After a 3-0 drubbing by Argentina, Algeria must respond on Tuesday against Jordan at Levi's Stadium. Coach Petkovic is expected to recall Mahrez to the starting lineup and drop Boudaoui and Belghali, while Amoura is ruled out through injury.
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Amorim's AC Milan appointment could block United's £43m move for Leao
Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan manager on a three-year deal, potentially complicating Manchester United's pursuit of winger Rafael Leao, valued at around £43 million, with whom the club has already held direct talks.
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Man City face Inter Milan rematch and Atletico Madrid in Asia pre-season tour
Manchester City have confirmed a three-game Asia tour this summer, beginning with a Hong Kong rematch against Inter Milan on 1 August before facing a Korean League representative side and Atletico Madrid in Seoul.
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World Cup 2026: M6 attracts 4.4 million viewers for Belgium-Iran despite 0-0 draw
Broadcaster of 54 matches at the 2026 World Cup, M6 is holding its own despite a packed schedule. The Belgium-Iran draw drew 4.4 million viewers on Sunday evening, double the competing films on TF1 and France 2.
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Manchester United secure key land deal to unlock 100,000-seater Old Trafford replacement
Manchester United have purchased a 25-acre plot from Indurent, approximately 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford, giving the club the majority of land needed to proceed with their planned 100,000-seater stadium.
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Cape Verde boss Bubista calls out Uruguay's Vinas for abandoning injured player to score equaliser
Federico Vinas stopped helping Cape Verde's Telmo Arcanjo with cramp to join a counter-attack that led to Uruguay's equaliser in a 2-2 World Cup Group H draw in Miami. Cape Verde manager Bubista pointedly invoked Marcelo Bielsa's well-known stance on fair play in his post-match criticism.
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Huw Jones leaves Glasgow for Toulon after Scotland teammate White seals his decision
Scotland centre Huw Jones has confirmed he will join Top 14 giants Toulon next season, admitting that Ben White's glowing account of life at the club made the decision straightforward despite the wrench of leaving Glasgow.
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England superfan who attended the 1966 World Cup Final dreams of repeating history in the US
Dave Thompson, 64, was taken to Wembley as a child by his late father to witness England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in 1966. Now in the United States for the 2026 World Cup, he has tickets for every England game — including the final.
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Ibrahim Mbaye could start against Norway, Pape Thiaw hesitates to change his attack
After Senegal's defeat to France (1-3), PSG prospect Ibrahim Mbaye is being called for a starting spot in the decisive match against Norway. Head coach Pape Thiaw remains attached to his usual attacking trio.
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Messi wears a one-of-a-kind jersey at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is wearing at this World Cup a jersey adorned with four distinct badges, a combination that no other player in the world can claim, combining world champion title, 2022 best player trophy and a patch reserved for veterans of five World Cups.
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Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup 2026 with torn ankle ligament after Ivory Coast win
Germany have lost central defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the World Cup after scans confirmed a torn medial collateral ligament in his left ankle. The Borussia Dortmund man was substituted at half-time during Saturday's 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast.
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Vowles reveals how a loose camera turned Albon's Barcelona race into a Williams test session
Williams team principal James Vowles has explained why Alex Albon spent an extended period in the pits during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, disclosing that a wobbling onboard camera forced a stop that the team then used to run through a series of set-up tests.
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Atletico Madrid in advanced talks to sign Kang-in Lee from PSG in summer midfield overhaul
Atletico Madrid have entered advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for South Korean midfielder Kang-in Lee, 25, who has emerged as director Mateu Alemany's primary target in a wide-ranging summer midfield rebuild.
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Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid contract but €30m Leverkusen fee threatens to derail move
Alejandro Grimaldo has accepted a deal running to 2029 with Atlético Madrid, but a significant gap between the clubs' valuations — ranging from €10m to €30m depending on the source — means the transfer is far from settled.
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Liverpool ready £86m bid for Diomande after teenager torments Germany at World Cup
Liverpool are prepared to table an £86million offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the Ivory Coast teenager delivered a standout display against Germany at the World Cup, drawing praise from pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
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Messi one goal from World Cup scoring record as Argentina face Austria in Group J
Lionel Messi needs just one more goal to surpass Miroslav Klose as the outright top scorer in World Cup history when Argentina take on Austria in their Group J second match, with the defending champions having opened with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
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Firefighter and Wales prop Jenni Scoble retires from Test rugby after eight caps
Jenni Scoble, a full-time firefighter and Wales prop, will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Barbarians fixture at Allianz Stadium, citing the growing demands of balancing two careers. The 33-year-old earned eight caps and scored against England in the 2025 Women's Six Nations.
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