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First OM-PSG Classique Set for September 20 at the Vélodrome in 2026-2027
The LFP unveiled the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 calendar on Wednesday. Olympique de Marseille will host PSG on September 20 in matchday five, before the return fixture at Parc des Princes on February 7.
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Trailfinders reach first PWR semi-final and face three-time champions Gloucester Hartpury
Ealing Trailfinders Women make their Premiership Women's Rugby play-off debut on Sunday, travelling to Queensholm to face three-time defending champions Gloucester Hartpury. Scotland second-row Emma Wassell says the club's recent 41-39 win over the same opponents has built genuine belief ahead of the rematch.
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Saint-Étienne opens Ligue 2 season at Sochaux on August 8, with Metz and Nantes clashes
The LFP has published the Ligue 2 2026-2027 schedule. AS Saint-Étienne, relegated for the second consecutive year after their playoff defeat to Nice, begin away at promoted Sochaux on August 8 and finish at home on May 22 against Pau.
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Everton ordered to pay Burnley £30m in damages over PSR breach that cost Clarets their place in Premier League
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley £30 million in compensation and interest after a Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission ruled the Toffees' PSR breach contributed to Burnley's relegation in May 2022. Everton have appealed, calling the ruling "fundamentally flawed".
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Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m compensation over PSR breach that cost Clarets their place
An independent Premier League panel has ruled that Everton must pay Burnley £35.1m in compensation after their 2022 PSR breach contributed to Burnley's relegation. Everton, who called the ruling 'fundamentally flawed', have immediately launched an appeal.
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England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L as World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas, before further Group L fixtures against Ghana and Panama later in June.
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Heat, humidity and storms cast a long shadow over World Cup 2026 host cities
Sports scientists and climate researchers warn that roughly a quarter of World Cup 2026 matches could be played in conditions exceeding recommended safety limits, with extreme heat, high humidity, and severe thunderstorms threatening player welfare and match pace across US, Canadian, and Mexican venues.
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World Cup 2026 opening ceremony faces disruption as 10,000 security personnel deployed in Mexico City
More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed around Mexico City's Banorte Stadium ahead of the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, as at least six protest groups — including teachers, farmers and families of missing people — plan mass demonstrations to coincide with Thursday's launch event.
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Olise says "I don't know" about Brazil and takes a dig at Bruno Guimarães before the World Cup
A terse response from Michael Olise about Brazil's chances at the 2026 World Cup was enough to irritate Bruno Guimarães, who reminded everyone that the Seleção is the only nation to wear five stars on its jersey.
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De la Rosa admits Aston Martin's Newey chassis is only fifth-fastest at best circuits
Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has conceded the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26 can reach fifth-fastest at its most favourable tracks, but the Honda power unit's lack of power and a crippling understeer problem exposed at Monaco are holding the team back.
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Magaluf bars mute TVs after midnight as Calvia clamps down on World Cup viewing rules
Bars in Magaluf, Majorca, must silence terrace audio after midnight and can only extend opening hours for Spain, Germany, England and Scotland matches under a new municipal decree signed ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Japan's leading points scorer Lee ruled out of Nations Championship with surgery needed
Fly-half Seungsin Lee, international rugby's top points scorer in 2025 with 122 points, will miss Japan's Nations Championship campaign after head coach Eddie Jones confirmed he requires surgery on an undisclosed injury.
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Man City set for £4m-£8m windfall as Real Madrid's £130m bid for Alvarez is rejected
Manchester City hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any profit from a future Julian Alvarez transfer, leaving them in line for a multi-million pound windfall after Real Madrid's £130m offer was turned down by Atletico Madrid.
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Lineker names Hall as England's best left-back snubbed from Tuchel's World Cup squad
Gary Lineker has publicly backed Lewis Hall as England's best left-back, criticising Thomas Tuchel for leaving the Newcastle United defender out of his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in favour of Djed Spence, Tino Livramento and Nico O'Reilly.
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Cleall and Leitch come out of retirement to bolster Barbarians Women against Wales
Former England internationals Bryony Cleall and Poppy Leitch have reversed their retirements to join the Barbarians Women's squad for their match against Wales at Allianz Stadium later this month, with Ruby Tui also confirmed in the side.
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British police confirm increased patrols across England and Scotland during World Cup
British police have warned fans to celebrate responsibly during the 2026 World Cup, confirming heightened officer presence in town centres, licensed premises, and fan events throughout the tournament. Scotland has also been granted a bank holiday on June 15 to mark the nation's first World Cup appearance in nearly three decades.
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Topuria vows no post-fight handshake after Gaethje's divorce jab ahead of UFC White House title defence
Ilia Topuria says he will refuse to shake Justin Gaethje's hand after their lightweight title fight at the UFC White House event on Sunday, citing personal comments Gaethje made about his divorce as the point of no return.
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Fifteen former Formula 1 drivers set to race at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
A total of 186 drivers will contest this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, including 15 with Formula 1 experience. Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries, and Sebastien Buemi headline the former grand prix names, with most competing in the flagship Hypercar class.
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Injury-hit Springboks lose Moerat from squad as uncapped Van Heerden earns first call-up
Salmaan Moerat has been ruled out of the South Africa squad through injury just days after being named in Rassie Erasmus' 51-man group, with uncapped Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden called up as his replacement.
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Hokit hurls profane insults at Pereira in hotel corridor, gets completely ignored
Josh Hokit attempted another verbal confrontation with Alex Pereira at the fighter hotel in Washington, D.C., ahead of UFC White House — only for the former two-division champion to walk away without a word.
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