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Konsa admits England have not watched Argentina ahead of World Cup semi-final
Ezri Konsa has revealed England are yet to watch any of Argentina's World Cup games, though the Aston Villa defender expects the coaching staff to show clips before the semi-final clash in Atlanta. Konsa also warned former Villa teammate Emiliano Martínez that friendships end at kick-off.
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Two undefeated prospects earn UFC debuts on du Plessis vs. Usman card in Oklahoma City
Featherweight fighters Damien Anderson (5-0) and Ezra Elliott (7-0) have been added to UFC Oklahoma City this Saturday, making their promotional debuts on the undercard of the Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman middleweight main event.
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Tuchel unaware of Argentina's 'lucky' kit request ahead of World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel revealed he had no idea Argentina formally requested to wear their blue second strip against England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a kit in which they beat the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.
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Guehi tells Argentina all the pressure is theirs ahead of World Cup semi-final
Marc Guehi insists England have nothing to fear going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, arguing the defending champions carry all the expectation as they bid to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
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Henry and Ibrahimović dismiss Tuchel-Bellingham rift ahead of England's World Cup semi
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović played down suggestions of tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham after England's quarterfinal win over Norway, with both analysts insisting there is no rift in the camp ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina.
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Blair hails Roigard as one of world rugby's best nines after Nations Championship double
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair has praised Cam Roigard as among the finest scrum-halves in world rugby, after the 25-year-old scored three tries in New Zealand's opening two Nations Championship matches against France and Italy.
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Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns
France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Olympic gold medallist Grandidier-Nkanang scores twice on emotional France debut in Brisbane
Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang fought back tears after scoring two tries on his France debut against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, helping Les Bleus secure their first win in Brisbane since the early 1970s in the inaugural Nations Championship.
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Mbappé still alive in Golden Boot race despite France's World Cup semifinal exit
France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain ended their World Cup title hopes, but Kylian Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals and retains a path to the Golden Boot heading into Saturday's third-place match.
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Tuchel reveals squad talks after Bellingham's live TV pushback on Norway performance
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he addressed the England squad twice after Jude Bellingham publicly disputed his assessment of their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting the pair "come from the same place" and the matter is resolved.
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McGregor to host BKFC's World's Baddest Man bare-knuckle tournament series in 2027
Conor McGregor, sidelined by knee surgery, will host World's Baddest Man — a new BKFC documentary competition series featuring a global bracket-style bare-knuckle tournament — set to premiere in summer 2027.
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France's World Cup exit boosts Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes ahead of England vs Argentina
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or prospects have strengthened after France were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, removing Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise from contention. The England captain has scored six goals at the tournament and faces Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Mac Allister backtracks on England 'no chance' jibe ahead of World Cup semi-final
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was confronted at a press conference with his dismissive response when asked if England could win the World Cup, and was forced to walk back his earlier comments on the eve of Wednesday's semi-final.
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Argentina fans burn Union Jack before England semi-final, unaware it is the wrong flag
A group of Argentina supporters were filmed burning a Union Jack on the outskirts of Buenos Aires ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta — footage that drew widespread mockery online, given that England's national flag is the St George's Cross.
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Donaldson nears Italy return as Wallabies seek to end six-game losing streak
Ben Donaldson resumed training on Monday and is hopeful of starting at HBF Park on Saturday against Italy — Joe Schmidt's final match in charge of Australia.
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Deschamps Concedes Spanish Superiority but Questions Semifinal Refereeing
Eliminated 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, France will play for third place on Saturday in Miami. Didier Deschamps acknowledged the Roja's dominance while raising doubts about the controversial penalty awarded to the Spanish.
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Roy Keane tears into France after Spain's 2-0 World Cup elimination of Deschamps' side
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on France after Spain knocked them out of the World Cup 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro exposing a disorganised French defence and midfield.
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Vieira blasts France after Spain expose toothless Les Bleus in World Cup semi-final
France were eliminated from the World Cup semi-finals in Dallas after Spain goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended their bid for a third consecutive final. Former international Patrick Vieira condemned the performance, saying France "didn't turn up" and made it too comfortable for Spain.
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Spain silence France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals as Spain recorded a sixth clean sheet of the tournament.
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