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Tuchel set to bench Saka again against Ghana as Achilles concern shapes England's World Cup plan
Thomas Tuchel has signalled Bukayo Saka will not start England's second World Cup group game against Ghana on Tuesday, with the manager carefully managing the Arsenal winger's Achilles tendinitis ahead of the knockout rounds.
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Gary Lineker's brief ITV appearance during Germany vs Ivory Coast leaves viewers baffled
Gary Lineker appeared on ITV's World Cup coverage ahead of Germany vs Ivory Coast but departed the studio before kick-off, leaving viewers confused after just 20 minutes on air.
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Mesquita survives knockdown scare to armbar Mullins and stay unbeaten at UFC Vegas 119
Beatriz Mesquita weathered a damaging left hook and follow-up punches before luring Melissa Mullins into a first-round armbar at UFC Fight Night 279, preserving her perfect 8-0 record. Elsewhere on the prelims, Kevin Borjas upset unbeaten Andre Lima by unanimous decision despite missing weight.
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Mesquita survives knockdown scare to armbar Mullins and stay unbeaten at UFC Vegas 119
Bia Mesquita kept her perfect record intact at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday, recovering from being rocked by Melissa Mullins to submit her with a first-round armbar from the bottom, moving to 8-0 professionally and 3-0 in the UFC.
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Saka misses training with Achilles concern ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Bukayo Saka has been absent from England training ahead of their 2026 World Cup Group L fixture against Ghana, with the Arsenal winger managing a long-standing Achilles injury. Thomas Tuchel has suggested Saka may not start until England's final group game against Panama.
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Ma Ning to make World Cup refereeing debut as Ecuador face elimination against Curacao
China's Ma Ning takes charge of Ecuador vs Curacao in Kansas City, making his World Cup refereeing debut. Ecuador must win to stay alive in Group E after losing their opener to Ivory Coast, while Curacao are rebuilding after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after 5-1 thrashing and hand Hervé Renard the reins for Japan clash
Sabri Lamouchi has become the first manager sacked during a World Cup after Tunisia's 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden. Hervé Renard was immediately appointed to lead the side into their Group F match against Japan in Monterrey on June 21.
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Undav's brace turns around Germany's match against Ivory Coast and secures Round of 16 spot
Deniz Undav came off the bench in the 68th minute and scored twice (68', 90+4') to erase Franck Kessié's opening goal and give Germany a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, securing qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Springboks squad for Nations Championship opener against England
Rassie Erasmus has selected six potential debutants — Paul de Villiers, Riley Norton, Ruben van Heerden, Carlu Sadie, Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams — in a 46-man Springboks squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, which begins on 4 July against England in Johannesburg.
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Chokheli demolishes Shahbazyan in 23 seconds on UFC debut to announce himself
Georgian welterweight Levan Chokheli needed just 23 seconds to finish Leon Shahbazyan in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday, ending the fight with a vicious eight-punch combination and a body shot that floored his opponent.
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Super-sub Undav nets twice late on to seal Germany's place in World Cup last 32
Denis Undav came off the bench to equalise and then score a stoppage-time winner as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, clinching top spot in Group E at the 2026 World Cup.
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Lyon target Loïs Openda, striker in freefall after Juventus disaster
According to Sky Sport Italia, Lyon are interested in Belgian striker Loïs Openda, currently on loan at Juventus where he has scored just two goals in 34 appearances this season. A loan with option to buy is being considered.
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Lineker slams FIFA's 'incomprehensible' ticket prices and hails Kane as England's greatest ever number 9
Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV's Germany vs Ivory Coast broadcast at the 2026 World Cup, condemning FIFA's ticket pricing as forcing fans to 'sell their car' while declaring Harry Kane England's best-ever number nine.
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Mark Hughes 'totally heartbroken' by sudden death of son Alex at 38
Former Manchester United and Wales manager Mark Hughes has confirmed the sudden death of his son Alex, aged 38, who worked as Player Recruitment Lead at Grimsby Town. The League Managers Association released a statement on behalf of the Hughes family requesting privacy.
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Neville and Wright hail 'fearless' Yan Diomande as Liverpool target torments Kimmich
Gary Neville and Ian Wright were effusive in their praise for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande after the RB Leipzig teenager made Germany's Joshua Kimmich miserable in the first half, with Ivory Coast leading 1-0 at the break.
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Liverpool scout 18-year-old Herrington at World Cup as Barcelona face transfer competition
Liverpool have sent scouts to the World Cup to watch Colorado Rapids centre-back Lucas Herrington, 18, with Barcelona also tracking the Australian international after an opening bid was reportedly rejected.
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Bellingham vows to give everything for England at World Cup to honour late grandfather
Jude Bellingham has revealed that memories of his late grandfather — who died just before his senior England debut — drive him every time he lines up for the Three Lions, as he targets World Cup glory.
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Lineker returns to TV punditry as ITV fields star line-up for Germany vs Ivory Coast
Gary Lineker makes a rare television appearance as part of ITV's punditry panel for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, joining Laura Woods, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Duncan Ferguson.
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Benitez to referee Germany vs Ivory Coast in must-win World Cup Group E clash
Paraguay's Juan Gabriel Benitez Mareco will take charge of Germany's World Cup Group E meeting with Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure knockout football. Benitez, 43, averages nearly five yellow cards per game and has never previously refereed at a World Cup.
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Brobbey and Gakpo crush Sweden, Netherlands on brink of 2026 World Cup qualification
The Netherlands dominated Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday, thanks to braces from Brobbey and Gakpo. The Oranje top Group F and are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages.
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