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Hat-trick at 38: Messi equals Klose's World Cup record, Yamal hails him 'greatest player ever'
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick at age 38 in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, bringing his tournament tally to 16 goals — level with Miroslav Klose. Lamine Yamal immediately called him 'the greatest player in history'.
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Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges after Versailles appeal court rejects dismissal bid
Achraf Hakimi will face trial on rape charges after a Versailles appeal court ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed. The PSG and Morocco right-back, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, was originally charged in March 2023 following an alleged incident the previous month.
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Dias dismisses Thierry Henry's Ronaldo criticism as 'noise' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan test
Ruben Dias has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, calling outside criticism — including Thierry Henry's pointed analysis — mere 'noise' that the squad is tuning out.
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Kane reveals Beckham's voice note after equalling his 115 England caps record
Harry Kane matched David Beckham's record of 115 England caps and Gary Lineker's ten World Cup goals in the Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, with Beckham sending a personal voice note before and after the match to mark the milestone.
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Kape seeks revenge against Horiguchi seven years on as UFC Vegas 119 fighters hit the scales
All 24 fighters on the UFC Vegas 119 card weighed in Friday ahead of Saturday's event at the Apex in Las Vegas. Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi both came in at or under the 126-pound flyweight limit for their headline rematch, with a title shot against champion Joshua Van likely on the line for the winner.
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Steiner brands Aston Martin's 2026 campaign 'not F1 standards anymore' after Barcelona nightmare
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has savaged Aston Martin's form following a dismal Spanish Grand Prix, saying the team — currently last in the constructors' standings with one point — is performing below Formula 1 standards.
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Blachowicz and Guskov reschedule rematch for UFC Belgrade after injury delay
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will meet for a second time at UFC Belgrade on August 1, after their original May rematch was scrapped when Blachowicz suffered a torn meniscus. Their first fight at UFC 323 ended in a controversial majority draw.
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Pochettino refuses to confirm Pulisic fitness for USA's Group D clash with Australia
Christian Pulisic trained only in a limited individual capacity ahead of the United States' Group D match against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, after leaving their 4-1 win over Paraguay at half-time with an injury.
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Pickford warns World Cup rivals England's bench depth is a 'killer' after Croatia rout
Jordan Pickford says England's substitutes bench is a demoralising weapon for opponents after Thomas Tuchel's super-subs helped seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener in Dallas.
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Maresca faces Champions League blow and derby test as Man City fixture list lands
Manchester City's 2025-26 fixture list has been released, handing expected new head coach Enzo Maresca a favourable opening run but an early Old Trafford derby and a Champions League complication to navigate.
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Merino reveals Spain felt 'do or die' pressure in Euro 2024 final despite tournament-long belief
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up on Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, admitting the final against England was the one moment the squad felt the weight of expectation — with Oyarzabal's winner coming centimetres from being ruled offside.
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Perez's new energy drink ad sparks debate over whether it is AI-generated
A promotional clip for H2O Power's Sergio Perez Edition has divided Formula 1 fans, with many suspecting the advertisement was created using artificial intelligence, pointing to unsettling visual glitches throughout the video.
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Doohan says Alpine demotion made him 'much stronger' as F1 return stays on his radar
Jack Doohan has opened up on the psychological toll of his mid-season Alpine axing, saying the experience has left him mentally tougher and untroubled by outside opinion — while insisting he would thrive if given another F1 chance.
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Nascimento targets flyweight rankings after four-fight streak ahead of UFC Vegas 119
Allan Nascimento faces Mitch Raposo at UFC Vegas 119 chasing a fifth straight UFC win, but the Brazilian flyweight says there is 'no logic' in a ranking system that has kept him outside the top 15 despite his recent run.
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Lamine Yamal rules out starting against Saudi Arabia: "It's too soon"
Still hampered by a left thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal confirmed he will not start in Spain's second group match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the 2026 World Cup.
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OM Sign 18-Year-Old Jephthe Malanda from LOSC Until 2029
Olympique de Marseille have officially announced the signing of Jephthe Malanda, an 18-year-old striker trained at Lille, who has committed until 2029 and will join the club's Pro 2 squad.
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South Africa's Broos shuts down Trump question and calls out Messi's VAR treatment at World Cup
Hugo Broos has become one of the most compelling figures at the 2026 World Cup, refusing to answer a reporter's question about Donald Trump's claims on South Africa and openly questioning why Lionel Messi escaped VAR scrutiny that cost his own player a three-match ban.
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Dawn the Duck leads Scotland's Tartan Army bagpipe march ahead of Morocco World Cup clash
A duck from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 30,000 Instagram followers has become Scotland's unofficial World Cup mascot, donning a Scottish flag to lead a pre-match bagpipe procession ahead of Friday's fixture against Morocco.
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UEFA financial sanctions on Marseille threaten to slash Manchester United's Greenwood sell-on windfall
Manchester United hold a 40% sell-on clause from Mason Greenwood's £26.7m move to Marseille, but UEFA's threat of a European ban and £8.6m fine for financial non-compliance could force the French club to sell the forward well below his £52m release clause.
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Mourinho's Real Madrid return comes with a catch: no Ferrari to training
Jose Mourinho's second spell as Real Madrid manager begins with an unusual restriction: a club-wide BMW partnership bars him from driving his prized Ferrari 612 Scaglietti — or any other non-BMW vehicle — to the Bernabeu or training ground.
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