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Sent to Trial for Rape, Hakimi Places PSG in Contract Dilemma
The Versailles Court of Appeal has confirmed Achraf Hakimi's referral to the departmental criminal court on rape charges. PSG, who have him under contract until June 2029, will have to decide his future in the event of a conviction.
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Kane hails 'Wonderwall' singalong as favourite England moment after Croatia rout in Dallas
Harry Kane called the post-match 'Wonderwall' singalong with fans in Dallas one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after a 4-2 opening win over Croatia. The captain also revealed David Beckham sent him voice notes to mark his 115th cap milestone.
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Summerville's No.7 dream blocked at United as £50m West Ham move edges closer
Crysencio Summerville has been linked with a £50m move to Manchester United following West Ham's relegation, but the Dutch winger would be unable to take his preferred No.7 shirt — currently held by Mason Mount — if the transfer goes through.
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Jones dares rivals to dethrone him as GOAT after Pereira's title bid collapses
Jon Jones has issued a pointed challenge to any fighter who believes they can surpass him as MMA's greatest of all time, days after Alex Pereira — widely touted as his closest threat — was knocked out by Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
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United face June 30 deadline to sign £35m Juventus midfielder Thuram ahead of Liverpool
Manchester United must move before June 30 if they want Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, with Juventus needing to book the profit in their current financial year. Liverpool and Nottingham Forest are also credited with interest in the 25-year-old France international.
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Roy Keane's unworn 2002 World Cup shirt surfaces after 24 years in a Dublin lock-up
A Republic of Ireland shirt made for Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup — before he walked out on the squad in Saipan — has emerged from storage and is expected to fetch £20,000 at auction later this month.
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RSPCA urges garden footballers to pack away goal nets to protect hedgehogs
The RSPCA is warning families playing football in gardens and parks this summer to remove goal nets after use, after a hedgehog was found dangerously entangled in back-garden netting and required anaesthetic to be freed.
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Prince William will only travel to World Cup 2026 if England reach the final
Prince William, patron of the Football Association, is not expected to attend any of England's group games in the United States and will only make the trip if the Three Lions reach the World Cup final on July 18 — their first since 1966.
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Igor Protti, sole top scorer of a Serie A relegated team, dies at 58
Italian striker Igor Protti, Serie A's leading goalscorer in 1995-1996 with Bari despite the club's relegation, died on Friday, June 19 from colon cancer at the age of 58.
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Fans stranded outside World Cup stadiums as Fifa and StubHub trade blame over ticket chaos
Thousands of fans have been left outside World Cup venues after tickets purchased on third-party resale platforms failed to transfer to Fifa's ticketing app. StubHub blames Fifa's technology infrastructure; Fifa points fans toward its own official marketplace.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup group stage as Tartan Army fills Boston streets
Scotland take on Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Friday, June 19, with thousands of Tartan Army supporters already celebrating in Boston ahead of what promises to be a demanding test.
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Barcelona sign 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas for €8 million
Barcelona are set to complete their second summer transfer with the arrival of 19-year-old left-back Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander for €8 million. The deal must be finalized before June 30, when his release clause doubles to €16 million.
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Ronaldo silent as João Neves faces cyberbullying wave
After downplaying Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 World Cup, João Neves has become the target of massive insults on social media. His captain's silence in the face of this campaign has sparked outrage.
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Arsenal set £86m Calafiori price tag to block Real Madrid as triple swoop emerges
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has placed an £86million minimum valuation on Riccardo Calafiori, effectively shutting out Real Madrid. The Gunners are also tracking Sandro Tonali and closing in on making Piero Hincapie's loan permanent.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to goalless draw at Africa Cup of Nations
Cape Verde stunned Spain, holding the European champions to a 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations. The result marks a significant upset for the tournament debutants against one of the world's top-ranked sides.
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69% of Manchester United fans want Rashford sold as £40m clause claim unravels
A Manchester Evening News poll of nearly 8,000 United supporters found 69% want the club to cut ties with Marcus Rashford this summer, as reports of a £40m release clause were clarified to be a gentleman's agreement rather than a contractual obligation.
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Ian Wright backs USMNT to reach semi-finals after 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Ian Wright believes the United States can reach the World Cup semi-finals after Mauricio Pochettino's side opened their home tournament with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice.
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Mary Earps returns to English football with London City Lionesses after two years at PSG
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has signed with Women's Super League side London City Lionesses, ending a two-season spell with Paris Saint-Germain. The 33-year-old, a Euro 2022 winner, will officially join the club on 1 July.
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Wales hand 66-cap prop Paul James full-time scrum coach role after Six Nations audition
Paul James has been confirmed as Wales men's full-time scrum coach after impressing in an interim capacity during the 2026 Six Nations. The former Ospreys prop, capped 66 times for Wales, will join Steve Tandy's setup ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship in July.
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Kape rejects title-shot wait to rematch Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119
Manel Kape turned down the option to wait for a UFC flyweight title shot and instead booked a rematch with Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119, with the Portuguese knockout artist unwilling to sit idle for most of 2026.
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