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Van Dijk calls out FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks after Netherlands draw with Japan
Virgil van Dijk has publicly criticised FIFA's decision to enforce three-minute hydration breaks in all 104 World Cup matches, including games played in air-conditioned stadiums. The Liverpool captain scored but could not prevent the Netherlands being held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in Dallas.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi hours after 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at World Cup 2026
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, making him the tournament's first managerial casualty. Former Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri will take charge as interim for the remainder of the competition.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England side begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, June 17, before further fixtures against Ghana and Panama complete their group stage schedule.
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Kubo leaves Netherlands vs Japan in wheelchair after knee scare in 2-2 World Cup draw
Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo was substituted on 75 minutes and later seen in a wheelchair after a collision with Denzel Dumfries in Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Dallas. Japan's medical staff will assess him internally before Saturday's Group F clash with Tunisia.
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Barcelona decline £26m Rashford option, forcing Manchester United to find new buyer
Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26 million purchase option on Marcus Rashford after his loan spell, leaving Manchester United to seek a permanent buyer for the 27-year-old this summer.
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Springbok Women to host Ireland in first-ever Test series as WXV Global Series expands
South Africa will host Ireland for a two-match Test series in Cape Town this October — the first time the two nations have met in 20 years — as part of the expanded WXV Global Series.
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Debt-laden Manchester United sign record-breaking Amazon documentary deal under Carrick
Manchester United have agreed what they claim is the highest fee ever paid for a sports fly-on-the-wall documentary, with Amazon's All or Nothing series set to follow Michael Carrick's side throughout the 2026-27 season and air in summer 2027.
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Khedira returns to Real Madrid as Mourinho names full coaching staff for 2026–27
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Sami Khedira will rejoin Real Madrid in July 2026 as assistant coach under José Mourinho, eleven years after leaving the Bernabéu. The former Germany international was chosen ahead of ex-teammate Pepe for a liaison role bridging the dressing room and club hierarchy.
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Gaethje seizes undisputed lightweight title as Topuria's corner stops fight in fourth round
Justin Gaethje became undisputed UFC lightweight champion at UFC White House after Ilia Topuria's corner threw in the towel following the fourth round, silencing the Georgian's pre-fight promise of a two-minute finish.
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Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Postecoglou to analyse Spain v Cape Verde at World Cup 2026
ITV has confirmed its presenting team for Spain's Group F opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday. Mark Pougatch will host from New York, with Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Ange Postecoglou as pundits and Sam Matterface leading commentary alongside Lee Dixon.
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Keane names Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore despite 'bad smell' jibe months ago
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson among his four most influential figures in football, just months after publicly questioning the former Manchester United manager's continued involvement at Old Trafford.
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Ruben Amorim joins AC Milan, halves salary to leave Manchester United
Three weeks after sacking Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan has reached a verbal agreement with Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager, dismissed by Manchester United in early January, agreed to cut his pay in half to join the Rossoneri.
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Wales name 14 uncapped players in 33-strong squad to face Barbarians
Wales head coach Sean Lynn has selected 14 players who could earn their first senior caps when Wales face the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium on 27 June, including teenage scrum-half Lily Hawkins and GB Sevens star Hanna Tudor.
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Antonelli earns 'class act' praise for congratulating Hamilton on first Ferrari win
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli won widespread fan admiration at the Spanish Grand Prix after seeking out Lewis Hamilton to congratulate him on his maiden Ferrari victory, despite retiring from the race himself with an electrical fault.
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Garcia excludes Openda and Sels from World Cup in 'heartbreaking' decision
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia revealed he personally called Loïs Openda and Matz Sels to inform them of their exclusion from the 2026 World Cup squad, describing the choice as 'heartbreaking'. Garcia, appointed in January 2025, has made the remobilization of the squad's senior players central to his mandate.
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Galthie floods France squad with nine Bordeaux-Bègles players for England XV clash in Vannes
Fabien Galthie has named a 28-man France squad to face an England XV in Vannes on Friday, handing nine places to European champions Bordeaux-Bègles — though stars Lucu, Jalibert and Bielle-Biarrey are all absent.
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Keane places Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore but insists he holds no grudges
Roy Keane named Sir Alex Ferguson among the four most influential figures in football history, quipping he is 'not one to hold grudges' — a notably softer tone from a man who vowed in 2019 he would never forgive his former manager.
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Manchester United sign record-breaking Amazon documentary deal ahead of 2026/27 season
Manchester United have agreed a record fee with Amazon for an All or Nothing documentary covering their 2026/27 campaign, surpassing deals previously struck with Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Manchester United to star in Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary under Michael Carrick
Manchester United have confirmed they will feature in an Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary series, with cameras following the club throughout the 2026/27 season as Michael Carrick takes charge for his first full campaign as head coach.
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Injury-plagued Bajcetic returns early to Liverpool training to stake his claim under Iraola
Stefan Bajcetic has cut short his summer break to begin pre-season work at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre, giving new head coach Andoni Iraola an unexpected option in midfield after the 21-year-old missed the entire 2024/25 season through injury.
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