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Alonso opens door to Le Mans return — but only if Verstappen shares the car
Fernando Alonso has hinted at a possible return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, saying the prospect becomes especially appealing if he could share a car with four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen. The 44-year-old won back-to-back at Le Mans in 2018 and 2019 with Toyota.
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French pundit apologises after backlash over Doku World Cup birth comments
L'Equipe de Choc presenter France Pierron has issued a partial apology after widespread criticism for suggesting Belgium's Jeremy Doku should not leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
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Mark Hughes 'totally heartbroken' after sudden death of son Alex at 38
Wales and Manchester United legend Mark Hughes has paid tribute to his son Alex, who died suddenly at the age of 38. Alex Hughes was Grimsby Town's player recruitment lead and had previously worked alongside his father at Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham.
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Russell reveals 12-year Wolff bond as Mercedes chase first title in years
George Russell has spoken candidly about his deepening relationship with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, tracing a journey from the junior programme in 2017 to a genuine 2026 championship challenge — with Russell currently third in the standings on 106 points.
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Elliott targets Liverpool revival after Iraola vows to treat every player as a new signing
Harvey Elliott is working with a private performance coach ahead of pre-season after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa, where he made just four Premier League appearances. New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has declared every player starts with a clean slate.
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Schlotterbeck ligament injury raises Germany concerns ahead of World Cup knockout stages
Germany qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, but at a cost: central defender Nico Schlotterbeck suffered an internal ligament injury and left the pitch at half-time during Saturday's narrow 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged the prognosis "unfortunately does not look very good."
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Yahia slams Algeria after 3-0 defeat to Argentina: "Fighting spirit was absent"
Messi hat-trick, 3-0 defeat in Kansas City: Algeria's World Cup 2026 opener against Argentina sparked outrage from former captain Anthar Yahia, who denounces an unacceptable lack of commitment.
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Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia eliminated from World Cup 2026 after two games under new FIFA rule
Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia have all been knocked out of World Cup 2026 after just two group-stage matches, with a new FIFA head-to-head tiebreaker rule confirming their eliminations before their final games.
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Reece James 'devastated' by Cucurella's £52m Real Madrid move but excited for Xabi Alonso era
Chelsea captain Reece James has described Marc Cucurella's £52million departure to Real Madrid as 'devastating', while revealing he has already spoken with incoming manager Xabi Alonso and is eager to work under him.
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Bug the Brussels Griffon correctly predicted England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia
A Brussels Griffon named Bug has gone viral on Instagram after his owner filmed him picking England to beat Croatia — a prediction that proved spot on as the Three Lions won 4-2 on June 17.
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Renard starts with 4-0 defeat to Japan as Tunisia eliminated from 2026 World Cup
Appointed urgently after the 5-1 thrashing by Sweden, Hervé Renard failed to turn things around for Tunisia: the Eagles of Carthage lost 4-0 to Japan on Sunday, resulting in elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first ever World Cup point
The 37-year-old goalkeeper broke the record for most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match, stopping 15 shots as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City to claim a historic first point at the tournament.
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Arsenal enlist Rice and England teammates to lure Rogers in £85m move
Arsenal are targeting Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers as a top summer priority, with Declan Rice and fellow England internationals reportedly helping to persuade the 23-year-old to make an £85m switch to the Emirates Stadium.
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Ryan Giggs resurfaces with new partner and baby after domestic abuse case collapsed
Ryan Giggs, 52, has kept a low profile since the Crown Prosecution Service dropped domestic abuse charges against him in 2023. He has since welcomed a baby with partner Zara Charles and stepped down from his director of football role at Salford City, with reports suggesting a managerial return is on the horizon.
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Free agent Ceballos emerges as affordable midfield option for Man United this summer
Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos is available on a free transfer and has been identified as a cost-effective midfield reinforcement for Manchester United, who face potential bills of up to £87m for other targets on their list.
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Saliba admits he is not 100% fit as Arsenal's gruelling season takes its toll at World Cup
William Saliba has revealed he has been managing a back problem and minor niggles throughout Arsenal's Premier League title-winning campaign, admitting he is not fully fit heading into France's World Cup campaign but insists he will play through the pain.
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Lampard scouts nine World Cup players as Coventry prepare for Premier League return
Frank Lampard is in the United States watching World Cup talent as newly promoted Coventry City seek reinforcements at left-back, centre-back and in goal ahead of their Premier League campaign.
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France-Iraq threatened by storms in Philadelphia before kick-off
France's second match at the 2026 World Cup against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia could be disrupted by rain and thunderstorms expected at kick-off, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees.
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Curacao's Eloy Room breaks 59-year saves record to stun Ecuador at World Cup 2026
Eloy Room made 15 saves — the most in any 90-minute World Cup match since records began in 1966 — as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, keeping the tournament's smallest-ever qualifier alive in the group stage.
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Neuer breaks goalkeeper record as Germany reach knockouts; Curaçao stun Ecuador for historic point
Germany advanced from their group for the first time since 2014 as Manuel Neuer set a new record for World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper. Curaçao earned a landmark first-ever World Cup point by holding Ecuador to a goalless draw, with goalkeeper Eloy Room making 15 saves.
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