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Deschamps Refuses Free Evening for France Squad Before Third-Place Playoff Against England
After elimination by Spain (2-0), several French players requested a free evening in Fort Lauderdale. Didier Deschamps refused, even after insistence from senior players, and intends to keep his squad focused for the match against England.
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Gloucester turn to local coaching talent as Bower replaces Woodman at scrum
Gloucester have appointed former Premiership prop Ryan Bower as their new scrum coach, replacing Trevor Woodman who has departed for Connacht. The 35-year-old was coaching at neighbouring Hartpury RFC and Gloucester's own academy.
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Obraniak calls Favard a "drunk" after clash over Deschamps' record
France's elimination from the 2026 World Cup sparked a fierce exchange on X between Ludovic Obraniak and Gilles Favard, two former colleagues at La chaîne L'Équipe, over Didier Deschamps' legacy as he steps down after fourteen years in charge.
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Arsenal in advanced talks for Morgan Rogers as Tzolis and Trossard deals reshape squad
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £34m deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis and are now in advanced negotiations over Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, as Leandro Trossard departs for Besiktas in a £17m deal.
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Tuchel privately rejects claims he told England to defend lead before Argentina comeback
Thomas Tuchel has privately dismissed accusations that he instructed England to sit on their 1-0 lead against Argentina, who scored twice in the final five minutes to win 2-1 and eliminate the Three Lions from the World Cup semi-finals.
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Canadian wildfire smoke threatens Spain-Argentina World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
Two days before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, smoke from Ontario wildfires is severely degrading air quality in the New York region. FIFA is monitoring the situation hour by hour.
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Injuries force two PFL Austin card changes as Pettis and Marroquin withdraw
Sergio Pettis and Levy Saul Marroquin have both been pulled from PFL Austin on July 18 at Moody Center in Texas, reshaping the co-main event and main card. Rafael do Nascimento steps in to face Lewis McGrillene-Evans, while Joey Ruquet now meets Jesus Pinedo at featherweight.
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Chimaev accuses Strickland of ducking rematch after UFC 328 title loss
Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out Sean Strickland on Instagram, accusing the UFC middleweight champion of avoiding a rematch following their bout at UFC 328, where Chimaev gassed out and suffered the first loss of his professional career.
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FIFA respond to Falklands banner row as Tuchel privately rejects England tactics criticism
FIFA have issued a statement after Argentina players displayed a Falkland Islands banner following their semi-final win over England, while Thomas Tuchel has privately pushed back against claims he told his side to sit back after taking the lead.
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France faces Valenzuela in third-place playoff against England, despite Deschamps' criticism
FIFA has appointed Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela to officiate the third-place playoff between France and England on Saturday. The decision comes just days after Didier Deschamps made strong criticism of the refereeing in the semi-final.
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Saudi Arabia courts private investors for 2034 World Cup stadium as budget deficit widens
State-backed developer ROSHN Group has appointed JPMorgan to manage equity fundraising for the 47,000-seat Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 15 venues being built or renovated for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as Saudi Arabia's government faces a widening budget deficit.
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Kane vows England will 'go again' after Argentina end World Cup semi-final hopes
Harry Kane has broken his silence following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the World Cup, posting a heartfelt message on social media that strongly hints he intends to continue his international career.
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Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship and lifts sponsored-boots ban at 16
Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney, has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United after five years in the club's academy. The milestone also ends a club-imposed ban on his Puma sponsorship boots, which apply to all players in the Under-16s and below.
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Spain face Argentina in World Cup final as health warning, banner row and referee's tears dominate build-up
Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, while England face France in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami. Off the pitch, wildfire smoke health warnings, a Falklands banner controversy and an emotional referee appointment have dominated the final days of the tournament.
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Du Plessis insists UFC OKC win over Usman must earn him a third Strickland title shot
Dricus du Plessis faces former champion Kamaru Usman in the UFC Oklahoma City main event on July 18, with the South African arguing that the winner — and the manner of victory — deserves next crack at Sean Strickland's middleweight title.
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France-England: When Referee Sampaio Angered Everyone in Qatar
Four days before the third-place playoff between the two nations, a look back at the 2022 World Cup quarter-final in Qatar, where Wilton Sampaio's refereeing sparked criticism from both sides.
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Zaïre-Emery benched again: Deschamps opts for Kanté and Koné against England
Despite seven announced changes to the starting lineup for the third-place playoff of the 2026 World Cup against England on Saturday in Miami, Warren Zaïre-Emery is unlikely to start for Didier Deschamps, who prefers N'Golo Kanté and Manu Koné in midfield.
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Superstition keeps Argentina's President Milei home for World Cup final against Spain
Javier Milei has ruled out travelling to New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup final, saying he will watch from his presidential residence in Olivos — as he has for all seven of Argentina's previous games — and will wear the same oil company-branded jacket throughout.
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Injury and illness force New Zealand U20 into five changes for bronze final against England
New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has made five changes to his starting XV for the Junior World Championship bronze match against England, with injuries and illness forcing key reshuffles in both the forward pack and backline.
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Savea hails 'dogs' Roigard and Love ahead of All Blacks clash with Ireland at Eden Park
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has praised the competitive drive of halfbacks Cam Roigard and Ruben Love, who start their third consecutive Test together when New Zealand host Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday in the Nations Championship.
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