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At 46, Ronaldinho announces his return to competition with Ravenna FC
Retired since 2015, Ronaldinho is set to lace up his boots with Ravenna FC 1913, a Serie C club in which he is a shareholder. An official presentation is scheduled for June 23 in Miami.
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Ricciardo's first Indy 500 as a fan reignites 'childhood feelings' after F1 exit
Daniel Ricciardo has written an open letter describing his first Indianapolis 500 visit as an emotional experience, supporting long-time friend Conor Daly while embracing life away from the F1 cockpit.
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Santos sees opportunity in UFC bantamweight uncertainty ahead of Rosa clash
Luana Santos is unconcerned by fears the UFC could shut down the women's bantamweight division after Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes eventually meet. The Brazilian contender, who faces Karol Rosa at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, believes the division's quiet roster only improves her own path to a title shot.
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Ivan Barton to referee Turkey vs Paraguay in World Cup 2026 Group D decider
El Salvador's Ivan Barton has been appointed to referee Turkey vs Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, a Group D clash that is effectively a must-win for both sides after the United States moved to six points with two wins.
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Paxo the rubber chicken becomes USA's unlikely World Cup mascot after Richards' Conference League find
Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards has brought a rubber chicken named Paxo to the 2026 World Cup after picking it up on the pitch following Palace's Conference League final victory in Leipzig. The charm appears to be working: Richards has completed 97.8% of his passes across two USA wins.
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Jean Silva declares himself ahead of Evloev in line for UFC featherweight title shot
Jean Silva insists he is the next contender for Alexander Volkanovski's UFC featherweight title, dismissing long-standing top contender Movsar Evloev as stagnant and unlikely to secure a fight with the champion before year's end.
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Ederson confirms £35m Manchester United move is 'practically all sorted' after World Cup debut
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has declared his move to Manchester United is 'practically almost all sorted', with a £35m deal already agreed between the clubs. The Brazil international made his World Cup debut as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Haiti.
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Bordeaux face Marseille's reserve team in friendly: a symbol of dramatic decline
Relegated to National 1, France's fourth division, Bordeaux will face Olympique de Marseille's reserve team in a summer friendly ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The fixture has sparked strong reactions among supporters, highlighting the club's painful fall from grace.
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New champion Gaethje rules out third fight in 2026 after stunning Topuria upset
Justin Gaethje says there is a 'very, very, very small chance' he fights again in 2026, having already beaten Paddy Pimblett and dethroned Ilia Topuria to claim the undisputed UFC lightweight title this year.
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Khabib backs Germany to win 2026 World Cup but hearts with debutants Uzbekistan
Undefeated UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts Germany will lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy, with the Netherlands second and Spain third — but the 29-0 fighter is personally cheering for first-time qualifiers Uzbekistan.
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O'Malley says Aleksandre Topuria blanked him backstage at UFC White House
Sean O'Malley claims Ilia Topuria's elder brother refused to acknowledge him backstage at UFC White House, despite O'Malley shaking hands with the rest of Ilia's team after the event.
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England players reunite with families on Father's Day after Croatia win in Kansas City
Thomas Tuchel's England squad enjoyed a family day off in Kansas City following their 4-2 victory over Croatia, with the FA arranging personal message boxes from players' loved ones ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Ghana.
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United's Fernandes fallback Nmecha sees asking price halved to £52m ahead of World Cup audition
Manchester United are targeting West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as their primary midfield signing, but Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha has emerged as a credible alternative after his asking price dropped from £104m to £52m.
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PFL's unbeaten Pergande flatly contradicts Garry's filming story ahead of UFC 330 title fight
Alexei Pergande (8-0) has publicly denied Ian Garry's claim that he filmed a sparring session without consent, saying Garry's wife, Chris Curtis, and Garry's own cameraman were all present as his fiancée recorded freely — and that no one ever asked her to stop.
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Roy Keane mocks England WAGs for wearing partners' names at the World Cup
Roy Keane has sparked debate after criticising England players' wives and girlfriends for wearing shirts bearing their partners' surnames at the World Cup, drawing a swift rebuttal from fellow pundit Ian Wright.
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Dvalishvili demands respect for fighters after close friend Topuria's title loss
UFC bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili took to social media to condemn trash-talking aimed at fighters, issuing an open challenge to critics following compatriot Ilia Topuria's fourth-round TKO defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.
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Retired MMA enigma Magomedsharipov returns after six years to face Rosas Jr. in Moscow grappling bout
Zabit Magomedsharipov, who walked away from a promising UFC career in 2022 to study medicine, will compete again at ACBJJ 21 on July 5 in Moscow against rising UFC contender Raul Rosas Jr. in a no-gi grappling match at 154 pounds.
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Liverpool fear World Cup spotlight will inflate Yan Diomande's £104m price tag
Liverpool have already had a €100m bid rejected by RB Leipzig for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, their primary target to replace Mohamed Salah. Leipzig are now hoping a standout World Cup performance against Germany on Saturday drives his valuation even higher.
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Mexico and United States first teams qualified for 2026 World Cup round of 16
After two group stage matchdays, Mexico (Group A) and the United States (Group D) are the first two teams assured of playing in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and already know their path in the bracket.
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Barrow FC blur their submarine crest after FIFA bans fan's St George's Cross flag at World Cup
A group of Barrow fans were refused entry to England's 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas after FIFA's ban on military imagery blocked their St George's Cross flag, which featured the club's submarine badge. Barrow FC have responded by releasing a comical temporary crest with the submarine blurred out.
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