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Olise starts as number 10, Dembélé moved to right wing against Iraq
Decisive after coming on as a substitute against Senegal (3-1), Michael Olise will start as number 10 against Iraq on Monday evening, replacing Ousmane Dembélé, who disappointed in France's opening group match.
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Sainz ditches his Ferrari collection for a custom Fiat Topolino on Monaco streets
Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz has been spotted commuting around Monte Carlo in a personalised Fiat Topolino beach car — a doorless electric quadricycle capped at 28mph — despite owning a garage full of Ferraris.
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World Rugby scraps home weighting from rankings ahead of Nations Championship
World Rugby will remove home weighting from its rankings calculation from July 1, ending a system in place since 2003 that treated host nations as three rating points stronger than their actual standing.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in first-ever World Cup win
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a double leg fracture — breaking both his tibia and fibula — after a red-card challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo in the 53rd minute of Canada's historic 6-0 victory in Vancouver. Kone will undergo surgery and was visited in the dressing room by Madibo, who apologised before the midfielder was taken to hospital.
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Iraola's Liverpool begin 2026-27 Premier League season at Newcastle without Salah
Andoni Iraola takes charge of Liverpool for the first time at Newcastle United on 23 August 2026, opening a season that also brings Merseyside derby clashes, blockbuster home games against City and Arsenal, and life without Mohamed Salah.
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Arsenal open 2026-27 title defence against Coventry as Premier League fixtures released
Arsenal will host Championship winners Coventry City on Friday 21 August to begin their Premier League title defence, ending a 22-year wait for the crown. Manchester United face Hull City, while Liverpool's new boss Andoni Iraola opens at Newcastle.
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Arsenal open 2026-27 Premier League title defence at home against promoted Coventry
Arsenal begin their defence of a first Premier League title in 22 years when they host newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday 21 August. Key fixtures include trips to Anfield and Aston Villa, plus home clashes with Manchester City and Tottenham.
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Fifteen Premier League clubs raise season ticket prices by up to 16% for 2025-26
Arsenal's cheapest season ticket now costs £978, while Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Sunderland fans face the steepest hikes — up to 16% — as only five top-flight clubs freeze their prices for next season.
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Manchester City open 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on August 23
Manchester City's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures have been confirmed, with the Blues hosting Bournemouth on August 23 to open the campaign. The first Manchester derby falls on September 12 at Old Trafford, while the season concludes at Sunderland on May 30.
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Manchester United face Arsenal away before hosting Forest and Sunderland in festive run
The Premier League has released its 2026/27 fixture list, handing Manchester United a trip to the Emirates on December 19 before back-to-back home games against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day and Sunderland on December 30.
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Manchester United host City in September as 2026/27 derby dates confirmed
The Premier League fixture release has confirmed the two Manchester derby dates for 2026/27. United welcome City to Old Trafford on the weekend of September 12-13, with the return at the Etihad scheduled for March 20-21.
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Manchester United open 2026/27 Premier League season away at Hull City
Manchester United's full Premier League fixture list for 2026/27 has been released, with the club opening the campaign at Hull City on August 22 before hosting Manchester City in the fourth weekend of the season.
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures confirmed as Arsenal begin title defence against Coventry
The Premier League has released its 2026/27 season fixtures, with champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City on the opening weekend of August 22. Other standout early matches include Hull City vs Manchester United and Newcastle United vs Liverpool.
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Derek Cornelius Named Best Defender on Opening Day of 2026 World Cup
FIFA released its first power rankings for the 2026 World Cup after the opening day of group play. Canadian defender Derek Cornelius of Olympique de Marseille topped the defensive rankings with 17 balls recovered and 13 clearances.
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Arsenal open title defence against promoted Coventry as 2026/27 Premier League fixtures land
Arsenal will host newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Coventry, back in the top flight after 25 years, then face a trip to Manchester City in their third game.
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George North delays retirement to face Wales for Barbarians at Twickenham
George North, who announced his retirement in April after 121 caps and 47 tries for Wales, will play one final game for the Barbarians against his home nation at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on 27 June.
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Five Premier League clubs set for Champions League as 2026/27 draw date confirmed
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw is scheduled for August 27, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool among the 36 clubs to learn their opponents. The final will be held at Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano on June 5, 2027.
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FIFA Modifies Photographer Rules After Tuchel's 2026 World Cup Complaint
Thomas Tuchel complained about being unable to see his players during the national anthem against Croatia. FIFA responded the next day by allowing coaching staff to move around the photographers.
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Fainga'anuku breaks leg to miss All Blacks selection window after Crusaders semi-final exit
Leicester Fainga'anuku will be sidelined for 10-12 weeks after fracturing his fibula in the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final defeat to the Chiefs, ruling the versatile 26-year-old out of All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's squad named on Monday.
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Van der Merwe set for Barbarians debut against Springboks with school friend Gelant alongside him
Duhan van der Merwe will make his Barbarians debut on Saturday when the Baa-baas face world champions South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, with former schoolmate Warrick Gelant selected at full-back.
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