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Mbappé warns media: Olise is introverted and 'will never change'
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé gave a frank portrait of Michael Olise, describing the Bayern Munich winger as an introverted player who 'economises his words' but whose 'feet do the talking for him'.
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Susan Boyle backs Scotland ahead of first World Cup match in 28 years
Singer Susan Boyle has sent a video message of encouragement to Scotland's men's team before their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday, their first appearance at the tournament since France 1998.
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Hat-trick against Miami FC puts Toney back in Tuchel's World Cup plans after Saudi exile
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick in England's closed-doors practice match against Miami FC this week, underlining his credentials as a penalty specialist and impact striker after a turbulent two years that included a betting ban and a move to the Saudi Pro League.
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115 minutes in a year: Monaco running out of patience with ghost Pogba
Back in the spotlight after signing with AS Monaco a year ago, Paul Pogba has played just 115 minutes across all competitions this season. The summer preparation could seal his future at the club.
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Gasly's reinstated Monaco podium sparks precedent fears as Mercedes weigh legal options
The FIA's decision to restore Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium after a successful Right of Review has drawn warnings of a dangerous regulatory precedent, with Mercedes now exploring legal remedies for George Russell's similar penalty.
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Morocco–Brazil: Five new starters expected for 2026 World Cup opener
New manager, Nayef Aguerd's absence and the integration of Chadi Riad, Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi: Morocco enters its first 2026 World Cup match against Brazil with a significantly reshuffled lineup compared to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Vowles backs McLaren and Red Bull appeal against Gasly's reinstated Monaco podium
Williams team principal James Vowles has voiced support for McLaren and Red Bull as both teams consider a formal appeal against the FIA's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Topuria and Gaethje hit the scale ahead of UFC White House title unification bout
Undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje weighed in Saturday morning in Washington, D.C., ahead of their title unification fight on Sunday's UFC White House card.
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Championship leader Antonelli sneaks into Barcelona grandstands disguised as Spider-Man during FP1
Kimi Antonelli, who leads the drivers' championship by 66 points, spent Friday's first practice session watching from the Barcelona grandstands in a Spider-Man mask and Mercedes hoodie while reserve driver Frederik Vesti took his seat.
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Van Hecke hints at Tottenham move but insists transfer clarity will wait until after World Cup
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke says he already has personal clarity on his future amid Tottenham's pursuit, but is refusing to discuss a potential move until after the Netherlands' World Cup campaign concludes.
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Strickland mobbed by fans and chased into police car at UFC White House press conference
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland attended the UFC White House press conference incognito, only to be swarmed by fans after security forced him to remove his hoodie, kicked one fan in the leg, and fled into a police car to escape the crowd.
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Kretinsky set to become West Ham's majority shareholder after Sullivan abuse allegations
Daniel Kretinsky will increase his stake in West Ham from 27 to 43 per cent by purchasing shares from the Gold family, following BBC Panorama allegations against co-chair David Sullivan, who has denied the claims and stepped down from his role.
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Herta makes F1 grand prix weekend debut for Cadillac in Barcelona FP1
Colton Herta completed 27 laps in Sergio Perez's Cadillac MAC-26 during first practice at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, describing the speed of a current F1 car as faster than anything he has experienced before.
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Bernardo Silva seals free transfer to Real Madrid, ending Atlético's verbal agreement
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, with the move confirmed by transfer reporter Matteo Moretto. Atlético Madrid had a verbal agreement in place before Madrid intervened, with José Mourinho identified as the driving force behind the signing.
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Giroud backs Mbappe and Dembele to lead France to World Cup glory this summer
France legend Olivier Giroud has praised the country's attacking depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele — the reigning Ballon d'Or winner — can both lead Les Bleus to the title.
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Ratcliffe's Nice sale collapses at deadline as American consortium pulls out
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's attempt to sell French club Nice has fallen through after an American consortium withdrew at the last minute, unable to meet financial and sporting stability requirements ahead of the June 15 INEOS deadline.
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Zlatan cuts off microphone and ejects Speed from Fox Sports set after Ronaldo World Cup prediction
Consultant for Fox Sports at the 2026 World Cup, Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacted sharply when YouTuber Speed predicted a Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo victory: he took the microphone from his hands and sent him off the set.
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Russell edges Piastri and Leclerc in tight Barcelona FP3 as Antonelli's session unravels
George Russell set the pace in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix with a 1m15.679s, edging Oscar Piastri by 0.214s and Charles Leclerc by 0.243s, while team-mate Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated after two aborted qualifying runs.
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Chandhok tips McLaren's front wing upgrade to revive Mercedes rivalry in Barcelona
Karun Chandhok believes McLaren's recent front wing modifications will restore the team's competitiveness against championship-leading Mercedes at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, after Lando Norris topped second practice and Oscar Piastri finished second in the first session.
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Tuchel warns England stars they must win two shootouts to lift the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has told his England squad they should expect to face two penalty shootouts on the road to World Cup glory, with the expanded 48-team format and tight conditions making deadlocks more likely. The squad has already been practising spot kicks, with Tuchel citing Ivan Toney's shootout record as a key reason for his selection.
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