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Guehi likens Tuchel to Guardiola and backs Stones' England recall despite City absence
Marc Guehi has drawn striking parallels between Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola, saying both managers share the same passion and tactical vision. The Manchester City defender also defended John Stones' place in the England squad despite his limited club minutes this season.
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Du Plessis accuses unsigned opponent of stalling his UFC comeback fight
Dricus du Plessis has taken a public swipe at an unnamed opponent holding up his next fight announcement, hinting the rival is hesitant because he is 'just signing for a show purse.' Rumours link the former middleweight champion to a bout with Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
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Tuchel warns Bellingham his England starting spot is far from guaranteed at World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Jude Bellingham is not assured of a starting role at the World Cup, with the Real Madrid midfielder in a three-way battle with Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze for England's No.10 position.
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Tuchel confirms Saka's Achilles concern leaves England sweating before World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles problem and is not yet at full fitness, Thomas Tuchel confirmed ahead of England's final warm-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up for World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England are taking precautions with Bukayo Saka following a March injury, gradually building up the Arsenal winger ahead of the World Cup 2026 group stage. The other three Arsenal players in camp — Madueke, Eze and Rice — are fully fit.
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Timber ruled out of World Cup as groin injury dashes lifelong Netherlands dream
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands' World Cup squad after failing to recover sufficiently from the groin injury he sustained in March. Lutscharel Geertruida has been named as his replacement.
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Somalia's first-ever World Cup referee denied US entry after 11-hour airport interrogation
Omar Artan, set to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup, was turned away at Miami International Airport after an 11-hour interrogation and subsequently removed from FIFA's roster. US Customs cited unspecified "vetting concerns" despite Artan holding a valid visa.
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Liverpool and Man City locked in £112m battle to sign RB Leipzig winger Diomande
Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio says 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande will end up at either Liverpool or Manchester City this summer, with RB Leipzig demanding upwards of £112m for a player contracted until 2030.
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Tuchel promises physical intensity as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel says England will push hard in Wednesday's warm-up against Costa Rica, with players set for 60-70 minutes ahead of the squad's move to their World Cup base in Kansas. The manager also played down talk of England being tournament favourites.
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Topuria and Gaethje trade sharp verbal blows ahead of UFC White House title fight
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje escalated their pre-fight rivalry during a heated face-to-face interview on Tuesday, with Gaethje calling Topuria a narcissist and Topuria insisting he will not merely try to hurt his opponent — he will actually do it.
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180,000 tickets remain unsold on FIFA resale portals as World Cup 2026 approaches
Nearly 180,000 tickets for World Cup 2026 are still listed on FIFA's official resale portals, with the United States' opening match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium yet to sell out despite the tournament beginning this week.
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Real Madrid sack Arbeloa to clear path for Mourinho's return under re-elected Perez
Real Madrid have confirmed the departure of head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, clearing the way for José Mourinho to return to the club. President Florentino Perez, re-elected by a landslide, publicly pledged during his campaign to bring Mourinho back for a second spell.
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Arbeloa leaves Real Madrid, Mourinho expected to take over
Real Madrid officially confirmed Tuesday the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa, manager since January. José Mourinho, who led the club from 2010 to 2013, is tipped to succeed him.
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Alpine seeks to restore Gasly's Monaco podium at FIA hearing on Thursday
The FIA has scheduled a virtual hearing for Thursday after Alpine submitted two petitions to overturn the five-second pitlane speeding penalties that dropped Pierre Gasly from third to seventh in the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Gregg Berhalter pens emotional World Cup letter to son Sebastian ahead of USA debut
Former USA head coach Gregg Berhalter has written a heartfelt open letter to his son Sebastian, a midfielder on the 2026 World Cup roster, telling him: "I am proud of you because of who you are, not because of what you accomplish."
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Tuchel uses barbecues and themed food nights to sharpen England's World Cup edge
Thomas Tuchel has made outdoor dining and themed food evenings a regular feature of England's World Cup camp in the United States, with the FA also shipping in 1,000 specialist Lucozade pouches to aid player hydration during matches.
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Lewis targets 17th UFC knockout to honour Trump at White House event
Derrick Lewis is brushing off Josh Hokit's pre-fight antics and focusing on performance at UFC White House, where the bout was added at President Donald Trump's personal request. Lewis, returning from a TKO loss in January, says his back injury has cleared and he is in the best shape of his career.
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Real Madrid's €150m bid for Julian Alvarez rejected by Atletico amid €500m release clause
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid turned down a €150 million offer for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, with the Madrid club citing his €500 million release clause as the reason for the refusal.
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Kane dismisses 'one-man team' fears and declares 2026 World Cup his best shot at glory
Harry Kane, fresh from a 61-goal season at Bayern Munich, has rejected suggestions England rely too heavily on him and insists his squad has the depth and winning pedigree to lift the World Cup this summer.
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Louis Saha, Heskey and Smicer lead football coaching camps at Cypriot resort
Former Manchester United and France striker Louis Saha is among several ex-Premier League stars running Football Coaching Camps at Aphrodite Hills Resort near Paphos, Cyprus.
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