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Barred from the World Cup, Somali referee Artan earns Uefa Super Cup appointment
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, denied entry to the United States for the World Cup over alleged national security concerns, has been appointed by Uefa to referee the Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on 12 August.
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Benched at PSG, Lucas Chevalier seeks exit this summer
Sidelined from Paris Saint-Germain's starting lineup since January, Lucas Chevalier has not played a single minute with PSG and will miss the World Cup. A loan move to Besiktas or Tottenham is taking shape for the 24-year-old goalkeeper.
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UFC's White House octagon takes shape on South Lawn three days before historic card
The UFC octagon is now installed on the South Lawn ahead of Sunday's White House event, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title unification, with Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane contesting an interim heavyweight belt in the co-main.
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UEFA hands World Cup-banned referee Omar Artan the PSG vs Aston Villa Super Cup
Somali official Omar Artan, denied entry to the United States and removed from the FIFA World Cup 2026 roster, has been appointed by UEFA to referee the Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on 12 August.
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Tornado alert and 'corn sweat' humidity threaten England's Kansas City World Cup preparations
England's squad faces severe weather disruption ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, with a tornado watch issued for the Kansas City Metropolitan area and a thunderstorm forecast for Saturday — the day the Three Lions fly in from Florida.
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Man United prepare £34m bid for Lens midfielder Sangare as Anderson joins City
Manchester United are targeting RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare as a transfer alternative after Manchester City moved ahead in the race for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson with a £121m offer.
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Greenwood to Roma: OM demands €55M, Romans offer only €40M
Mason Greenwood is close to joining AS Roma from Olympique de Marseille, but negotiations are stalling over the transfer fee: Marseille is demanding €55 million while the Italian club is offering €40 million.
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Hong Kong seizes $20 million in fake World Cup jerseys hours before tournament opener
Hong Kong customs officers intercepted 230,000 counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including 30,000 fake football shirts, in an operation running from late May to early June — just hours before Mexico faced South Africa in the World Cup opener.
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Mazraoui returns to Morocco training in time for World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has resumed full training with Morocco after a shoulder injury threatened his World Cup participation. He is now expected to be available for Saturday's Group stage clash with Brazil at MetLife Stadium.
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FIA agrees to review penalties that stripped Gasly of Monaco podium
The FIA stewards have accepted Alpine's Right of Review request over the two five-second pitlane speeding penalties that demoted Pierre Gasly from third to seventh at the Monaco Grand Prix, amid concerns over the accuracy of the timing loop system.
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Federico Chiesa set to leave Liverpool this summer with Serie A return likely
Federico Chiesa's troubled spell at Liverpool is drawing to a close, with a summer exit now considered inevitable. The Italy forward made just nine starts in his debut season and has publicly admitted he must seek regular football elsewhere.
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England fans warned that drinking as a passenger in a car is illegal in Texas
England supporters travelling to their World Cup opener against Croatia in Arlington, Texas on June 17 face arrest if caught drinking alcohol as car passengers — a common practice in the UK that is strictly prohibited under Texas law.
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Neville, Keane and Wright to front ITV's World Cup 2026 opener as Mexico host South Africa
ITV has confirmed its broadcast team for the World Cup 2026 opening fixture, with Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright joining presenter Mark Pougatch in the studio. Jon Champion and Ally McCoist will call the action as Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
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BBC defends Salford World Cup studio as ITV launches rival Brooklyn base for 2026
The BBC has unveiled a new state-of-the-art studio at MediaCity in Salford that will host its entire 2026 World Cup coverage, drawing criticism from Gary Lineker and TV pundits as ITV opts for a high-profile Brooklyn studio overlooking the New York skyline.
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John Terry's £14m Colchester United takeover collapses for third time under Cowling
Chelsea and England legend John Terry has seen his bid to join a consortium buying League Two side Colchester United fall through, with owner Robbie Cowling confirming the end of talks that had been ongoing since April.
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FIFA faces Texas investigation over World Cup ticket scandal as storm threatens Houston opener
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that supporters who paid over $10,000 for premium Category 1 seats were moved to inferior sections after stadium maps were redrawn. Meanwhile, a tropical storm threatens to delay Germany's opening Group E fixture against Curacao in Houston.
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Leclerc switches to Hamilton's brake supplier for Barcelona after Monaco crash failure
Charles Leclerc will trial Carbon Industrie brake discs and pads during Friday practice at the Barcelona Grand Prix, mirroring the setup used by Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton after a three-brake failure caused Leclerc's Monaco retirement.
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Gasly calls Monaco penalty demotion the hardest day of his F1 career
Pierre Gasly crossed the line third at the Monaco Grand Prix but was demoted to seventh after two five-second pitlane speeding penalties. The Alpine driver, who insists he did not exceed the limit, has requested a Right of Review from the FIA ahead of the Barcelona weekend.
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Antonelli and Mercedes mock viral Kim Kardashian towel moment after Monaco GP win
Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes released a playful video poking fun at the social media frenzy sparked when Kim Kardashian picked up the race winner's towel at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Antonelli's victory extended his championship lead to 66 points.
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Manchester United prepares offer for Mamadou Sangaré, RC Lens breakthrough star
Following Casemiro's departure, Manchester United is targeting Mamadou Sangaré, RC Lens midfielder and 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award winner. An offer is being prepared for the player valued at €40 million.
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