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Mancini returns as Italy coach and apologises for Saudi Arabia defection
Roberto Mancini has been rehired as Italy head coach three years after leaving for Saudi Arabia, issuing a public apology at his first press conference and vowing to return the Azzurri to World Cup contention after a third consecutive qualifying failure.
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Vozinha swaps World Cup heroics for Spider-Man jersey as Colo Colo nickname battle looms
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has starred in a Sony Pictures Brazil campaign promoting 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' while his move to Chilean giants Colo Colo stalls over paperwork — and a looming fight over whether he can wear his famous nickname.
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Minnesota Gophers adopt Norway's Viking Row celebration after World Cup debut captures fans
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will incorporate Norway's iconic Viking Row into their home-game celebrations this season, inspired by the tradition's viral moment at the 2026 World Cup and the state's deep Norwegian-American heritage.
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Fermín López reveals injury-hit summer cost him Spain's World Cup triumph at his peak
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has described missing Spain's World Cup victory as "the worst summer" of his life, admitting he sought professional help to cope and initially could not bring himself to watch his teammates compete.
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Pochettino extends USMNT contract to lead USA through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new deal to remain as United States men's national team head coach through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Monday, following a round of 16 exit at the 2026 tournament on home soil.
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Xavi Hernandez named Netherlands head coach, becoming first foreign manager since 1978
Xavi Hernandez has been officially appointed as head coach of the Netherlands, replacing Ronald Koeman after the Oranje's round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 45-year-old becomes the first non-Dutch manager to lead the men's team in 47 years.
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Ballon d'Or winner Rodri leaves Man City for Barcelona in £68m deal
Manchester City's Rodri is joining Barcelona in a transfer worth a reported $87.8 million, reuniting the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion with seven of his Spain teammates at Camp Nou.
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Dana White calls unbeaten Bella Mir 'special' ahead of her UFC contract fight
UFC president Dana White has revealed he has been closely involved in Bella Mir's development for four years, backing the unbeaten 23-year-old's ambitions to compete in the UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and the 2028 Olympics. Frank Mir's daughter headlines Contender Series Week 3 on Aug. 25.
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Former champion Hill targets unbeaten Hokit in bold UFC heavyweight move
Jamahal Hill is skipping the queue in his UFC heavyweight debut, calling out undefeated Josh Hokit and demanding a top-five test as he leaves the 205-pound division behind after injuries and a three-fight losing streak.
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Pantoja coach declares 'turbo version' ready to reclaim UFC flyweight title at 331
Alexandre Pantoja's strength and conditioning coach Everton Oliveira says the former flyweight champion has emerged from his arm injury better than ever, with the rematch against Joshua Van set for UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
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Craig Jones reveals how Ian Garry can neutralise Makhachev's grappling at UFC 330
Grappling coach Craig Jones has published a technical breakdown of how Ian Garry can defend Islam Makhachev's single-leg takedowns ahead of their UFC 330 welterweight title fight on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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Dana White insists Raiders star Maxx Crosby would be a UFC champion if he had trained MMA from childhood
UFC CEO Dana White has singled out Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby as a player who could have been a world champion had he trained MMA from a young age, speaking after former NFL linebacker Anthony Wint earned a UFC contract on the Contender Series.
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Four fighters earn UFC contracts as Hasan destroys DWCS 2026's biggest-ever favourite in 45 seconds
Joseph Kropschot, Tom Pagliarulo, Bilal Hasan and Anthony Wint all secured UFC deals on Week 1 of Dana White's Contender Series 2026, while unbeaten lightweight Abe Alsaghir left empty-handed despite a split decision win.
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Prates insists undisclosed circumstances explain Ruffy's sole UFC defeat ahead of Tsarukyan clash
Carlos Prates says he witnessed something during fight week for Mauricio Ruffy's loss to Benoit St. Denis that he refuses to reveal publicly, insisting the performance was not representative of his former teammate's true ability.
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Garry senses 'nervous energy' from Makhachev ahead of UFC 330 title fight
Ian Garry claims he detected nerves from UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev during their first face-off in Philadelphia, though Makhachev flatly denied it at UFC 330 media day, saying he is enjoying every moment of fight week.
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Dern pushes back on Garry's pro-women comments ahead of UFC 330 title defence
UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern has disagreed with Ian Garry's claim that the world would be better if women ran everything, saying she prefers a traditional dynamic at home. Dern defends her title against Gillian Robertson in the UFC 330 co-main event on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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Cyborg defends PFL title against Vieira in expected MMA farewell on Aug. 22
Cris Cyborg will defend the PFL women's featherweight championship against fellow Brazilian Ketlen Vieira at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on August 22, in what is widely expected to be the MMA legend's final professional fight.
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Makhachev and Garry clash on women's authority ahead of UFC 330 title fight
Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have taken sharply opposing stances on women's authority in separate interviews, adding an off-mat subplot to their welterweight title clash at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Contender Series veteran Henrique earns surprise UFC debut at UFC 330 after Ochoa injury
Eduardo Henrique will make his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 330 in Philadelphia after Jose Ochoa was forced out with an injury. The 15-2 flyweight steps in on short notice to face Charles Johnson, the promotion's most active fighter in 2026.
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Makhachev wants three-month turnarounds as 34-year-old eyes UFC legacy
Islam Makhachev says he is acutely aware of his limited time at the top and wants to fight every three to four months going forward. The UFC welterweight champion makes his first title defence at 170 pounds against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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