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Freeman signs Northampton extension to snub Toulouse and protect England career
Tommy Freeman will extend his Northampton Saints contract until 2028, rejecting a lucrative offer from Toulouse that would have cost him his England international career. The winger-centre has scored 22 tries in 25 appearances for club and country this season.
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Solskjaer backed for Premier League return as Ipswich seek McKenna's replacement
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been linked with the Ipswich Town managerial vacancy following Kieran McKenna's departure, with former Manchester United teammate Louis Saha urging the Norwegian to be given another top-flight opportunity.
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Pulisic ruled out of USA's World Cup clash with Australia after leg injury
Christian Pulisic will miss the United States' 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Australia on Friday after picking up a leg injury in the opening 4-1 win over Paraguay. Ricardo Pepi will start in his place, with Pochettino expecting Pulisic to return for the next game.
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Kane calls Wonderwall celebration one of his best England moments after Croatia win
Harry Kane described the post-match scenes at the AT&T Stadium — England players and fans singing Oasis's Wonderwall together — as one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after the Three Lions' opening World Cup victory over Croatia.
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USA face Australia in Seattle with a World Cup knockout-stage berth on the line
The United States host Australia in Seattle needing a win to secure their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Australia arrive in confident form after a 2-0 opening victory over Turkiye, making Group D's second fixture a genuine contest.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup Group C with place in last 16 at stake
Scotland and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 Group C fixture with both sides eyeing progression. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time and venue.
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Felix Zwayer to referee USA vs Australia despite past match-fixing ban at World Cup 2026
Germany's Felix Zwayer will take charge of the United States vs Australia Group D clash at World Cup 2026, despite having served a six-month ban two decades ago after allegedly accepting a €300 bribe in a match-fixing scandal.
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Barcelona maintain daily contact with Álvarez as Real Madrid cool €500m pursuit
Real Madrid have stepped back from their pursuit of Julián Álvarez after Atlético rejected a €150m bid, pointing to the striker's €500m release clause. Barcelona, who Álvarez's camp have identified as his preferred destination, are maintaining daily contact with his representatives.
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City's £200m midfield pursuit of Tonali and Anderson could price United out of the market
Manchester United need a central midfielder after Casemiro's departure, but Manchester City are targeting the same two players — Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson — in a combined outlay that could reach £200m and drive up prices across the board.
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Demba Ba appointed sporting director of Le Havre, a homecoming for the former Senegalese international
Le Havre AC officially announced on Friday the arrival of Demba Ba as sporting director, replacing Mathieu Bodmer. The former Newcastle and Chelsea striker, who grew up in Le Havre, leaves Dunkerque after two seasons in Ligue 2.
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Lineker to appear as ITV pundit at World Cup despite Netflix alignment
Gary Lineker will feature as a pundit on ITV's World Cup coverage for Germany's Group E clash with Ivory Coast in Toronto, despite being aligned with Netflix through The Rest Is Football podcast during the tournament.
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Borjas misses flyweight limit by three pounds ahead of UFC Vegas 119
Kevin Borjas weighed in at 129 pounds — three over the non-title flyweight limit — for his preliminary bout against Andre Lima at UFC Vegas 119. The fight will proceed at a catchweight, with Borjas forfeiting 20 percent of his purse.
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Rejected by Lorient and Montpellier, Thauvin reveals he was chasing clubs that ignored him
In a documentary about RC Lens's season, Florian Thauvin recounts how Lorient and Montpellier turned him down before his return to France, after he ultimately scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists with the Sang et Or.
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Man City handed first home opener in a decade as 2026-27 Premier League fixtures confirmed
Manchester City will host Bournemouth at the Etihad on August 23 to open their 2026-27 Premier League campaign — their first home start in ten years. The schedule also confirms a September 12 derby trip to Old Trafford and a Boxing Day visit to Newcastle.
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Neuer demands Germany seal knockout spot early as Napoli chief eyes Lukaku and De Bruyne
Manuel Neuer has called on Germany to clinch a last-32 place against Ivory Coast after their 7-1 opening win over Curacao. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will attend Belgium's clash with Iran to assess the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
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High winds force ITV's World Cup panel off New York rooftop mid-broadcast
Laura Woods, Juan Mata, Karen Carney, and Patrick Vieira were forced to abandon their outdoor rooftop studio in New York after fierce winds disrupted their live coverage of Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina on 18 June.
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England face Azteca altitude threat if they advance past Ghana at World Cup 2026
England's potential knockout path at the 2026 World Cup has sharpened after Mexico sealed top spot in Group A, raising the prospect of a last-16 tie at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium. First, Thomas Tuchel's side must beat Ghana in Boston on Tuesday to secure top place in Group L.
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Criticized after moving from RMC to RTL, Jean Rességuié recounts the messages he received
A year after leaving RMC for RTL by activating his severance clause, commentator Jean Rességuié reveals he faced a wave of harsh criticism upon arriving at his new station, despite his departure from RMC being praised by many listeners.
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Arsenal linked with £69m Greenwood move as Tottenham rule out De Zerbi reunion
A report by French outlet L'Equipe claims Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Mason Greenwood, with Marseille open to selling the 24-year-old for around €80m to meet Financial Fair Play requirements. Tottenham, despite Roberto De Zerbi's connection to the player, have no interest.
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Kone vows to 'be back very soon' after broken leg mars Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Ismael Kone has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a broken leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar, promising teammates he will return. Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed players on the bench heard the bone snap during the 52nd-minute challenge.
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