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Herb Dean defends his UFC White House calls, insisting Gane's punches were legal
Referee Herb Dean has pushed back against criticism from Alex Pereira following UFC White House, arguing that Ciryl Gane's punches to the rear of Pereira's head were within the rules and did not warrant intervention.
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Portugal honour Diogo Jota with wristbands at World Cup 2026 after star's fatal crash
Portugal's players are wearing commemorative wristbands bearing Diogo Jota's name at the 2026 World Cup, two years after the Liverpool forward died alongside his brother in a car crash in Spain on 3 July 2025 — just two days after his wife shared wedding photos online.
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Real Madrid target Ruben Dias in £80m move that could strip City of another leader
Real Madrid have made an opening move for Manchester City defender Ruben Dias, valued at around £80m, with Bernardo Silva's summer switch to the Bernabeu potentially being used as a lure to convince the Portuguese centre-back to follow.
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England face Croatia in World Cup 2026 opener as Tuchel seeks first win since 1966
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, with a 9pm kick-off. It is England's first World Cup fixture since Gareth Southgate's departure, and their first meeting with Croatia since the 2018 semi-final defeat.
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Manchester United eye RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa as cut-price alternative to Liverpool target Diomande
Manchester United are monitoring RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after his impressive World Cup debut for Norway, with the 21-year-old potentially available at roughly half the price of Diomande, who Liverpool are favourites to sign.
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World Cup 2026 sets single-day attendance record as ticket price row rumbles on
A crowd of 281,223 fans attended four World Cup matches on 16 June 2026, breaking the previous single-day record of 277,070 set in the United States on 28 June 1994. The milestone arrives as Fifa continues to face criticism over ticket pricing, including a public rebuke from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Ospreys sign Waratahs fly-half Lawson Creighton as Australian recruitment drive reaches four
The Ospreys have confirmed Lawson Creighton as their fourth signing ahead of the 2026-27 season, with the NSW Waratahs fly-half joining as cover for Wales international Dan Edwards.
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Kane wears exclusive Golden Boot patch as he equals Beckham's England cap record against Croatia
Harry Kane will sport a rare FIFA-authorised Golden Boot patch on his shirt against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, an honour shared only with Kylian Mbappé and James Rodríguez. The Bayern Munich striker will also earn his 115th England cap, drawing level with David Beckham.
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BBC and ITV name their World Cup 2026 presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups
BBC Sport and ITV Sport have confirmed their broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rooney, Shearer and Hart headline the BBC, while Keane, Neville, Vieira and Postecoglou join ITV's roster.
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Sudan's teenage girls defy civil war to make historic return to international football
Sudan's under-17 women's team made the country's first appearance in international women's football since civil war erupted in 2023, travelling to Casablanca for Olympic qualifying matches despite having trained together for only a matter of weeks.
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Mercedes secure FIA hearing to challenge Russell's Monaco GP pitlane penalties
The FIA has granted Mercedes a Right of Review hearing this Saturday over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalties, following Alpine's successful bid to overturn Pierre Gasly's pitlane speeding penalties after a timing system error was confirmed.
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Mourinho's admiration for Mateus Fernandes complicates Man United's £80m pursuit
Manchester United are preparing a bid for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, but face competition from Real Madrid, whose newly appointed manager Jose Mourinho holds the 21-year-old in high regard.
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DR Congo supporters blocked from entering United States due to Ebola ahead of Portugal clash
Due to a resurgence of the Ebola epidemic, Congolese supporters have been denied entry to the United States. DR Congo faces Portugal on Wednesday in Houston for its return to the World Cup, 52 years after its last appearance.
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Nico Paz tells Real Madrid he wants another season at Como as Mourinho closes door
Nico Paz has informed Real Madrid he wants to remain at Como 1907 for a further season, reversing what had been widely reported as a near-certain return to the Bernabéu. José Mourinho's inability to guarantee regular minutes and Como's Champions League qualification are understood to have driven the 21-year-old's decision.
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Rashford's Barcelona return hinges on Raphinha's potential Saudi exit this summer
Marcus Rashford could yet secure a permanent move to Barcelona after the club declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, with Al-Hilal now pursuing Raphinha in a deal that may prompt the Catalans to reopen talks with Manchester United.
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McGregor and UFC push back on report he used banned drugs during leg injury recovery
Conor McGregor has responded with anger to a New York Times report claiming he used banned performance-enhancing drugs in 2021 while recovering from the leg break he suffered at UFC 264, saying he was focused solely on walking again and does not even know what medications he took.
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Michael Oliver cleared to referee Netherlands vs Sweden after World Cup injury scare
FIFA has confirmed that Premier League referee Michael Oliver will return to duty at the 2026 World Cup after being forced to withdraw from his opening assignment against Ecuador and Ivory Coast through injury. Oliver will take charge of the Group F clash between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston on Saturday.
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Ivana Knöll accuses England of arrogance ahead of England-Croatia World Cup clash
Iconic Croatia supporter Ivana Knöll has branded England arrogant ahead of the opening match between the two nations at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. She predicts at least a quarter-final finish for her country.
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Doris and Sheehan pass fit as Leinster name Lowe for farewell URC final
Caelan Doris has been cleared to captain Leinster in Friday's URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park, with Dan Sheehan also recovering in time. James Lowe starts on the left wing in his final appearance for the province.
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BBC apologises after mixing up Saliba and Upamecano in France's World Cup line-up graphic
The BBC was forced to apologise after incorrectly displaying Dayot Upamecano's photo in place of William Saliba — and Ibrahima Konate's image instead of Jules Kounde — during pre-match coverage of France's 3-1 win over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.
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