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Reform MP branded irresponsible for linking England World Cup wins to domestic abuse levels
Sarah Pochin, Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, claimed England must 'keep winning' at the World Cup to prevent a rise in domestic abuse — remarks condemned by leading charities Women's Aid and Refuge as misleading and dangerous.
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Roldan chases World Cup debut on home turf as USA face Australia in Seattle
Cristian Roldan, who has spent his entire professional career with the Seattle Sounders, is desperate to feature when the United States face Australia on Friday at the very stadium where he plays his club football — having been left unused throughout the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Brundle calls Monaco GP penalty saga 'a mess' as McLaren and Red Bull appeals loom
Martin Brundle has labelled the Monaco Grand Prix pitlane penalty controversy and Pierre Gasly's reinstated podium 'a mess with no easy solution', warning the fallout could set a dangerous precedent as McLaren and Red Bull pursue appeals.
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Canada reverses ban to let spot-fixing suspect Wahi face Germany at World Cup
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to enter Canada and play against Germany on Saturday, days after being denied entry following his arrest on spot-fixing suspicion. No formal charges have been brought against the Nice forward.
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Henry's praise for Alvarez strengthens Arsenal's case as £117m Barcelona bid looms
Arsenal are weighing a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 25, with Barcelona reportedly preparing a £117m bid. Club legend Thierry Henry has publicly praised the Argentina international on multiple occasions, adding weight to Mikel Arteta's reported interest.
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Adesanya backs McGregor vs. Gaethje after new champion's stunning title upset
Israel Adesanya has called for Conor McGregor to face newly crowned lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, arguing the fight would be a financial phenomenon. Gaethje claimed the undisputed title on Sunday by upsetting the previously undefeated Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House event.
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Messi in Tears After Hat-trick as Father Hospitalized
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, but left the pitch in tears. His family confirmed that his father Jorge, 68, is under close medical supervision in Argentina and unable to travel to the United States.
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Reds lock in Bloomfield and Blake after breakout Super Rugby seasons earn new deals
Queensland Reds have re-signed props Nick Bloomfield and George Blake following career-best Super Rugby Pacific campaigns in 2026. Bloomfield signs through 2028, while Blake commits for 2027 after making his first starts in three years.
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Diomande reveals sister's death and failed trials behind £100m World Cup rise
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has written a raw personal letter detailing the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane and a string of rejected trials before his breakthrough, as Liverpool and PSG circle the 19-year-old Ivory Coast star.
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England and Scotland's potential last-32 opponents at the 2026 World Cup
Both England and Scotland have won their opening World Cup group fixtures, putting them on course for the Round of 32. England could face Portugal and a Cristiano Ronaldo rematch, while Scotland's likely opponents would come from Group F.
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Topuria, Pereira and Gaethje all face six-month layoffs after UFC White House carnage
The California State Athletic Commission has handed 180-day suspensions to Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira following UFC White House, a card that produced seven knockouts across seven fights.
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Black Ferns prop Kalounivale starts as Reds seek first win against Western Force
Tanya Kalounivale, the 29-Test Black Ferns tighthead, makes her first Super Rugby regular-season start for the Queensland Reds on Saturday as they face the Western Force at Wanneroo Rugby Club, with both sides still searching for their opening win.
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Felix Zwayer, referee with a match-fixing past, to officiate USA vs Australia at World Cup 2026
German official Felix Zwayer, who received a six-month ban in 2005 after the Robert Hoyzer match-fixing scandal, will referee the USA's second Group D game against Australia on Friday, June 19 in Seattle — a win for either side guarantees a place in the knockout stage.
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136-game veteran Cadeyrn Neville rejoins Queensland Reds after seven seasons with Brumbies
Eight-Test Wallabies lock Cadeyrn Neville has signed with the Queensland Reds for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, returning to Ballymore after departing the ACT Brumbies following seven seasons at the club.
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Gaethje calls UFC lightweight title 'absolutely insane' after stopping Topuria as heavy underdog
Justin Gaethje captured the undisputed UFC lightweight championship at UFC White House, stopping Ilia Topuria by corner stoppage in what he called the perfect performance of his career — his third and finally successful shot at undisputed gold.
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Grace Freeman set to end 450-day injury absence as Western Force face Queensland Reds
Western Force fly-half Grace Freeman has been named in the reserves for Saturday's Super Rugby Women's clash against the Queensland Reds in Wanneroo, more than 450 days after fracturing her foot against the Fijian Drua in 2024.
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Arsenal bid for Leicester's Monga and Georgian starlet Bartishvili in double teenage swoop
Arsenal have submitted a bid for Leicester City's 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga and are preparing a pre-contract offer for Georgian attacking midfielder Andria Bartishvili, 17, as the Premier League champions move to secure their long-term future.
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Philadelphia police deploy real-time 50-language body cameras ahead of World Cup influx
Philadelphia officers are now equipped with body cameras that translate 50 languages in real time, replacing slow call-in language services as the city prepares to host Brazil, France, and Croatia group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ronaldo's sister backs him by taking aim at Fernandes after Portugal's DR Congo draw
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 Group K opener in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes both criticised for flat performances. Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro then publicly endorsed a social media post mocking Fernandes' contribution.
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Tuchel's photographer complaint forces Fifa to change national anthem rules at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's frustration at being blocked by photographers during England's national anthem before their 4-2 win over Croatia has prompted Fifa to issue an immediate rule change, allowing coaches to stand to the side of camera crews during pre-match ceremonies.
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