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Topuria vows rematch after Gaethje leaves him hospitalised and stripped of UFC lightweight title
Ilia Topuria has broken his silence following his first professional loss, acknowledging Justin Gaethje's dominance at UFC White House after his corner stopped the fight at the end of round four. Topuria was taken to hospital after the bout and has promised a rematch.
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England face Croatia in World Cup 2026 Group L opener at Dallas's AT&T Stadium on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday June 17 — a rematch of the 2018 semi-final that ended England's tournament hopes in Russia.
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Sean Strickland escapes charges after police remove him from UFC Fan Fest crowd chaos
Sean Strickland was escorted out of the UFC Fan Fest at the Ellipse in Washington D.C. on Sunday by police and security, but was never arrested or charged after an unscheduled appearance sparked a chaotic crowd reaction.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to stunning World Cup 2026 opening stalemate
Spain, winners of four major tournaments in two decades, were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener. The island nation, with a population the size of Sheffield, secured their first ever World Cup point.
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Vlahovic to leave Juventus as free agent after snubbing Arsenal for £66m move in 2022
Dušan Vlahović will depart Juventus on June 30 after failing to agree a new contract, leaving the striker available on a free transfer — four years after he rejected Arsenal to join the Turin club for £66 million.
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Trafford admits club No.1 status is key to unseating Pickford as England's first choice
James Trafford has acknowledged that history suggests a goalkeeper must be a first-choice club starter to win the England shirt, after a challenging debut season at Manchester City left him as Jordan Pickford's understudy heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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Crystal Palace appoint Pierre Sage on three-year deal after Coupe de France triumph with Lens
Crystal Palace have confirmed Pierre Sage as their new manager, signing the 47-year-old Frenchman on a three-year contract. Sage arrives from Lens, where he guided the club to second in Ligue 1 and their first-ever Coupe de France title last season.
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Rashford keen on Barcelona return despite permanent £26m move ruled out by Spanish club
Marcus Rashford is determined to rejoin Barcelona next season after a loan spell in which he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists, but the Spanish club have declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, leaving his future unresolved.
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Dana White condemns Hokit's derogatory Michelle Obama remarks after UFC White House win
Josh Hokit made derogatory comments about former First Lady Michelle Obama during his post-fight interview at UFC White House on Sunday, prompting UFC CEO Dana White to publicly condemn the remarks while stopping short of announcing disciplinary action.
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Van der Vaart faces backlash after racist joke about Japan players on Dutch TV
Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart sparked controversy during live punditry on Dutch channel NOS by claiming Japan's players 'look alike', a remark he immediately acknowledged as a joke, after the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan in their World Cup opener.
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Humiliated 5-1 by Sweden, Lamouchi on the verge of being sacked mid-World Cup
Tunisia suffered a nightmare start to the 2026 World Cup, crushed 5-1 by Sweden in Monterrey. The defeat could cost manager Sabri Lamouchi his job before Tunisia's second match, scheduled for June 21 against Japan.
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Manchester United refuse to meet West Ham's £80m valuation as Fernandes pushes for Old Trafford move
Manchester United have made Mateus Fernandes their priority signing this summer but are unwilling to match West Ham's £80m asking price, despite the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder making clear he wants the transfer.
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Jones reclaims GOAT crown on social media after Pereira's TKO loss to Gane
Jon Jones posted a video wearing a GOAT necklace after Alex Pereira was stopped by Ciryl Gane in the second round of their interim heavyweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250, reigniting the debate over MMA's greatest fighter.
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Lopes finishes Garcia at UFC White House after cornerman Costa's pinpoint advice
Diego Lopes stopped Steve Garcia in Round 2 at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, crediting flyweight Alessandro Costa — working his corner — for the tactical cue that set up the fight-ending combination.
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Hokit calls out Pereira after UFC Freedom 250, claims 'Poatan' weighed in too heavy at 251lbs
Unbeaten heavyweight Josh Hokit stopped Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 and immediately targeted Alex Pereira, arguing the former light heavyweight champion weighed in at a counterproductive 251lbs before his second-round stoppage loss to Ciryl Gane.
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Ramon Abatti confirmed as referee for Belgium vs Egypt at World Cup 2026
Brazilian official Ramon Abatti will take charge of Belgium's Group G opener against Egypt at Seattle's Lumen Field on Monday. The 36-year-old refereed the 2024 Olympic final and oversaw Real Madrid matches at last summer's Club World Cup.
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FBI seizes 15 drones near Atlanta World Cup stadium as officials warn of major security threat
At least 15 drones have been confiscated by the FBI after entering no-fly zones around Atlanta's World Cup stadium, with senior law enforcement officials describing unmanned aircraft as the single greatest security risk at the tournament.
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Messi set to surpass Ronaldo with sixth World Cup appearance while chasing Klose's goals record
Lionel Messi will become the first player in history to appear in six World Cups when Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City, edging ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo by hours. The 38-year-old is also three goals shy of Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals.
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FIFA lifts recruitment ban on Bordeaux
Sanctioned in March by FIFA for a €1.5 million debt to Sporting Gijón, Bordeaux obtained the cancellation of this recruitment ban after the commercial court validated a debt repayment plan spread over ten years.
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Ruffy stops Chandler with spinning wheel kick then proposes to girlfriend at UFC White House
Mauricio Ruffy delivered one of the night's most memorable moments at UFC Freedom 250, finishing Michael Chandler with a first-round spinning wheel kick before dropping to one knee and proposing to his girlfriend Nadine on the White House lawn.
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