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Chandler defends McGregor after UFC 329 collapse: 'He's not a quitter'
Michael Chandler has dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding Conor McGregor's 69-second exit at UFC 329, insisting the Irishman did not fake a leg injury against Max Holloway to collect a paycheck in his first fight since 2021.
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Man United target three more signings after Tielemans and Santos deals confirmed
Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and are closing in on Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans for £35m, with the club reportedly targeting at least three further additions before the window closes.
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Franck Leboeuf elevated to Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour for his charitable work
1998 World Cup champion Franck Leboeuf has been elevated to Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour in the July 14, 2026 promotion, in recognition of his role as ambassador for the Bleuet de France association.
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Pepper warns England face chaotic Buenos Aires exit if Argentina reach World Cup final
England flanker Guy Pepper has raised the prospect of a logistical nightmare getting to the airport if Argentina reach Sunday's football World Cup final, with millions of supporters expected to flood the streets of Buenos Aires. England face the Pumas on Saturday in Santiago del Estero.
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Atalanta working on Ederson contract after Manchester United's £38m deal collapses over knee concerns
Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli says the club are now pursuing a new contract for midfielder Ederson after Manchester United pulled back from a £38m agreement following medical tests that raised concerns about a knee injury.
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Messi fitness doubt forces Scaloni to weigh line-up changes for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England
Lionel Messi missed a training session after taking a knock to the eye in Argentina's quarter-final win over Switzerland, with coach Lionel Scaloni also monitoring Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes ahead of the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
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Balogun admits FIFA red card controversy unsettled USA before 4-1 Belgium rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken openly about the disruption caused by FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend his one-game ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 — a match the USA lost 4-1 in Seattle.
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England face Argentina in World Cup quarter-final in blockbuster last-eight tie
England and Argentina are set to meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, renewing one of international football's most storied rivalries at the tournament's last-eight stage.
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Greenwood leaves OM for Fenerbahçe for €40 million
Mason Greenwood is joining Fenerbahçe this summer, as confirmed by a video in which the English striker addresses Turkish supporters wearing the club's jersey. The transfer is valued at approximately €40 million, with part of the fee going to Manchester United.
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Amnesty International warns Aston Villa over 'sportswashing' Visit Rwanda shirt deal
Aston Villa confirmed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday, prompting Amnesty International to warn the club it risks helping Rwanda deflect attention from its human rights record and alleged role in the DRC conflict.
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Shearer raises VAR and referee fears ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Alan Shearer has voiced concern that refereeing decisions or VAR could deny England a place in the World Cup final, pointing to what he sees as a shifting officiating narrative that has benefited Argentina throughout the tournament.
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La Liga postpones Real Madrid and Barcelona's season opener due to World Cup
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will not begin La Liga on August 15 with the other clubs. Due to their players still competing in the World Cup, their opening matches have been rescheduled for August 26 and 27.
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UEFA prepares candidacy to unseat Infantino from FIFA presidency
Weakened by his proximity to Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino faces an organized offensive from UEFA, which is considering presenting a candidate for the FIFA presidential election scheduled for next year.
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Ilona Maher's Instagram post sparks speculation over imminent rugby return
A selfie showing rugby boots in the background has fuelled speculation that USA star Ilona Maher is edging closer to a return to the pitch, two years out from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Man City track Bouaddi but £85m price tag and Anderson spend complicate midfield push
Manchester City are monitoring Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive World Cup with Morocco, but a reported £85m asking price and the recent £116m outlay on Elliot Anderson make a deal far from straightforward.
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BBC presenter warns England vs Argentina semi-final could ignite Falklands political tensions
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, their first competitive meeting since 2002. BBC journalist John Simpson has warned the fixture could stoke political tensions over the Falklands, with Argentina players already chanting about the islands after their quarter-final win.
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Balogun admits Trump's suspension reversal caused nerves inside US squad before Belgium exit
Folarin Balogun has acknowledged that Donald Trump's intervention to overturn his one-match World Cup ban created tension within the United States squad ahead of their last-16 defeat by Belgium, saying the episode was 'so unique' and generated unavoidable outside noise.
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Former Premier League referee questions FIFA's choice of official for England vs Argentina semi-final
Mark Halsey says he would have preferred a more experienced European referee for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atalanta, expressing concern that MLS official Ismail Elfath has not faced pressure of this magnitude before.
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Sonnen admits Askren's wrestling comeback after double lung transplant 'makes me uncomfortable'
Ben Askren returns to combat sports at RAF 11 in Milwaukee this Saturday, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad — more than a year after a near-fatal bout with pneumonia that required a double lung transplant.
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Trossard leaves Arsenal for Beşiktaş after three and a half years of loyal service
Leandro Trossard, the 31-year-old Belgian winger, joins Beşiktaş on a permanent deal for approximately 20 million euros. The Belgian international leaves behind 174 appearances, 36 goals and 34 assists in an Arsenal shirt.
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