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Bellingham defends England's grit as Tuchel public spat looms over World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham has pushed back against Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's 'sloppy' win over Norway, insisting the team had to 'win dirty' — just days before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
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McGregor injures knee at UFC 329 as Chandler emerges as favourite for his next fight
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC comeback ended on the first kick of his rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329, when a knee injury forced a stoppage and handed Holloway the win. Michael Chandler is now the 2/1 betting favourite to face McGregor in what would be the final bout of his current UFC contract.
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England fans in the Falklands gear up for charged World Cup semi-final against Argentina
The Falkland Islands will grind to a halt as residents pack into Stanley's pubs for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina — a fixture carrying unique historical weight on the remote British territory still claimed by Buenos Aires.
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Ronaldo's dream of a Messi World Cup final stays fantasy as Portugal crash out in round of 16
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2022 vision of a Portugal v Argentina World Cup final, shared in a Piers Morgan interview, has come to nothing after Portugal were eliminated by Spain in the round of 16, while Messi's Argentina advance to the semi-finals against England.
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Injury-free Maya Stewart headlines Waratahs side for Super Rugby Women's semi-final
Wallaroos winger Maya Stewart returns from an ankle injury to start for the NSW Waratahs against the Western Force in Saturday's Super Rugby Women's semi-final at Perth's HBF Park, joined by Australia Sevens playmaker Tia Hinds on debut at scrum-half.
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Dana White's Contender Series returns for a 10th season on August 11
Dana White's Contender Series launches its 10th season on August 11, with 10 Tuesday night episodes each featuring five bouts. The talent showcase has produced over 300 UFC contracts and four champions since its 2017 debut.
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Queensland Reds name unchanged side to face Drua in Super Rugby Women's semi-final
Buoyed by a first-ever win over the NSW Waratahs, the Queensland Reds will take an unchanged starting XV to Lautoka for a Super Rugby Women's semi-final against ladder-leaders the Fijian Drua.
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Rabiot substituted at half-time on yellow card: Deschamps heavily criticized after France's elimination
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, and Didier Deschamps' decision to substitute Adrien Rabiot at half-time—the only standout French player—to prevent a potential red card is now drawing heavy criticism.
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Tuchel insists he and Bellingham are 'closer than ever' after public spat at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has moved to quash talk of a rift with Jude Bellingham, saying the pair are 'closer than ever' after the England star publicly challenged his manager's post-match assessment following the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Kane on Trump golf, childhood sweetheart Kate and the £30m Munich mansion ahead of England's World Cup semi-final
Harry Kane faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta having scored six goals in the tournament. Off the pitch, the Bayern Munich striker has spoken about playing golf with Donald Trump, his family life with wife Kate Goodland, and their reported £30m residence in Munich's Grunwald district.
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Mbappe admits France's midfield gamble cost them in 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain
Kylian Mbappe has conceded that France's decision to field only two central midfielders against Spain proved costly, as Deschamps' side were outplayed 2-0 in Dallas and eliminated from the World Cup.
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UFC cuts Michel Pereira after four losses in five fights end six-year Octagon run
Michel Pereira has been released by the UFC following a unanimous decision loss to Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC Baku, closing out a six-year stint in the promotion with a 10-6 Octagon record.
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Rico Lewis turns World Cup disappointment into community action with Manchester youth camp
Manchester City defender Rico Lewis hosted his first youth football camp at Hough End playing fields this summer, channelling his disappointment at missing England's World Cup squad into giving back to the city where he grew up.
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Messi reaches World Cup semi-final as Ronaldo's 'too good' dream fades again
Lionel Messi has guided Argentina into the World Cup 2026 semi-finals for the second consecutive tournament, where they will face England in Atlanta. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, exits at the round of 16 after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain.
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Scaloni urges Argentina to separate football from Falklands history ahead of England semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has called on his players to focus purely on football as political tensions over the Falkland Islands cast a shadow over Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.
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Rice fit to start as England face Argentina in Atlanta semi-final amid storm fears
Declan Rice has been cleared to start England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after recovering from illness. Storm warnings, fan-clash concerns, and a FIFA rule breach over the final's half-time show are among the key storylines surrounding the tournament.
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Sunderland close to signing France Under-21 midfielder Noé Lebreton from NEC Nijmegen
Sunderland are set to repeat last summer's Robin Roefs deal by signing NEC Nijmegen attacking midfielder Noé Lebreton, 22, as Regis Le Bris strengthens his squad ahead of their Europa League debut.
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Ander Herrera seals emotional return to boyhood club Zaragoza after Boca Juniors exit
Ander Herrera has rejoined Real Zaragoza, the club he first joined at age 11, on a one-year contract after leaving Boca Juniors. The former Manchester United midfielder made nearly 200 appearances for United across five seasons before departing in 2019.
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Khabib credits PFL for shaping Usman Nurmagomedov into MMA's most wanted free agent
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his cousin Usman would not have made the UFC roster at 21, crediting the Professional Fighters League for giving the unbeaten lightweight champion the platform to become the sport's most coveted unsigned fighter.
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Cyborg reveals plan to start a family after retirement fight against Vieira at PFL Tampa
Cris Cyborg, 41, has confirmed she will retire from MMA after facing Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Aug. 22, with plans to start a family. The former UFC champion also has one boxing bout scheduled before closing out her competitive career.
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