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Kobbie Mainoo gifts England ticket to dementia campaigner facing same fate as 12 family members

Jordan Adams, 31, who carries the gene for the fatal dementia that killed his mother and 12 relatives, flew to Atlanta after Kobbie Mainoo responded to his viral social media plea — and FIFA has since announced a partnership with his awareness organisation.

Football Jul 15
Burglars target Lamine Yamal's home hours after Spain reach World Cup final

Two masked individuals attempted to break into Lamine Yamal's property in the early hours of Wednesday morning, just hours after the 19-year-old helped Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final in Dallas.

Football Jul 15
Alex Pereira condemns Michel Pereira's UFC release after Herb Dean's hair-pull oversight

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has publicly criticised the release of Michel Pereira following his controversial loss to Shara Magomedov at UFC Baku, arguing that referee Herb Dean's failure to deduct points for repeated hair-pulling and eye-poking made the outcome unjust.

MMA Jul 15
Man City ready to hand Bouaddi immediate first-team role in £85m move ahead of Arsenal and United

Manchester City are prepared to integrate 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi straight into Enzo Maresca's first team if they can agree an £85m deal with Lille, with Arsenal and Manchester United also tracking the World Cup quarter-finalist.

Football Jul 15
Maguire wishes England luck before World Cup semi-final despite shock Tuchel snub

Harry Maguire has publicly backed England ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, posting a good luck message on Instagram despite being controversially omitted from Thomas Tuchel's squad for the tournament in North America.

Football Jul 15
Ismail Elfath named referee for England v Argentina World Cup semi-final

American official Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. The 44-year-old has previous connections to Lionel Messi's biggest trophy wins.

Football Jul 15
Ruiz mocks Olise in dressing room as Spain reach World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Spain booked their place in the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France, goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealing the win. Dressing-room footage captured Fabian Ruiz taunting Marc Cucurella to take Michael Olise 'out of your pocket' after the Bayern Munich winger endured a quiet night.

Football Jul 15
Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Corogne, second attacking departure of the transfer window

After Mason Greenwood, Olympique de Marseille is parting ways with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. At 37 years old, the Gabonese striker is set to join Deportivo La Corogne, newly promoted to La Liga, for €1.5 million.

Football Jul 15
Mbappé blames tactics and his own display as France fall short against Spain

Kylian Mbappé took responsibility for France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, criticising the team's sloppy technical play, poor midfield setup, and his own inability to create chances.

Football Jul 15
France exit opens door for United to accelerate £51m Manu Kone pursuit

Manchester United are weighing a move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, valued at around €60m, after France were knocked out of the World Cup semi-finals. The club has already spent £85m this week on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Football Jul 15
Michael Page returns to middleweight to face Ruziboev at UFC Paris in September

Michael Page will step back up to middleweight to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena, the UFC confirmed on Wednesday. The bout comes just months after Page's welterweight return at UFC London, where he defeated Sam Patterson.

MMA Jul 15
England fans fill Benidorm bars seven hours before World Cup semi-final against Argentina

Supporters packed into Benidorm's 'England Square' from early afternoon ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with thousands hoping to witness the team reach its first final in 60 years.

Football Jul 15
Gary Mabbutt hospitalised in South Africa with serious blood clot after accident

Former England and Tottenham defender Gary Mabbutt has been hospitalised in South Africa following a serious accident, with a blood clot in his calf leaving him unable to fly home until at least 24th, according to ex-teammate Micky Hazard.

Football Jul 15
Man United hold internal talks over £43m Camavinga as Carrick eyes fourth summer signing

Manchester United have internally discussed a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, though the France international is said to want to remain at the Bernabéu. United have already signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow this summer.

Football Jul 15
FIFA defends extended World Cup final half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira and Bieber

FIFA has confirmed an 11-minute half-time performance at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, featuring Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber — a show that will push the interval well beyond the 15 minutes stipulated by football's laws.

Football Jul 15
Morecambe set to become first club censured by England's new Independent Football Regulator

Morecambe face formal censure from the Independent Football Regulator after failing to provide required ownership and financial information on time — a landmark moment for the newly established body, even as the club's relegation to the sixth tier places them outside its current jurisdiction.

Football Jul 15
BKB hires ex-UFC and PFL executive Loren Mack as CMO to drive global expansion

Bare Knuckle Boxing has appointed Loren Mack — a veteran of UFC, ONE Championship, and PFL — as chief marketing officer and executive vice president of strategy, tasking him with leading the promotion's global brand and growth ambitions.

MMA Jul 15
FIFA rules and Falklands War history end Oliver and Taylor's World Cup final hopes

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup final. A combination of FIFA's home-nation impartiality rules and geopolitical restrictions linked to the 1982 Falklands War has eliminated both officials from all remaining fixtures.

Football Jul 15
Manchester United set to let £31m Angelo Stiller release clause expire without a bid

Manchester United have less than 24 hours to trigger Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller's £31m release clause, but MEN Sport understands the club shows no intention of doing so, effectively ending their long-standing interest in the Germany international.

Football Jul 15
Why Alvarez left Man City for £81m and what makes him England's biggest World Cup threat

Julian Alvarez is set to partner Lionel Messi in Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, bringing with him an £81m Atletico Madrid pedigree, a stunning quarter-final goal against Switzerland, and a £430m release clause that has Europe's elite clubs circling.

Football Jul 15

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