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Bellingham admits 'gutting' feeling as Argentina's late comeback ends England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has spoken of his devastation after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup 2026 final, with the midfielder saying he wished he could have 'given more' for his country.
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Verstappen signs McLaren junior van Langendonck in first driver development move
Max Verstappen has taken 15-year-old McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck under his wing through Verstappen Racing, marking the four-time world champion's debut in driver development. Van Langendonck, who leads the 2025 British F4 standings, will retain his place in the McLaren programme alongside the new arrangement.
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Saliba faces up to five months out after surgery blow deepens Arsenal's defensive crisis
William Saliba is set for surgery on a back problem that could sideline him for four to five months, ruling the Arsenal centre-back out of the opening stretch of the Premier League season after he was forced off in France's World Cup semi-final against Spain.
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Fiji PM backs interim coach Seruvakula after heavy losses to Wales and England
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula following defeats to Wales (39-24) and England (73-8), arguing two Tests are insufficient to judge his appointment. Fiji face Scotland at Murrayfield next.
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Rees-Zammit recalled as fit-again Lake captains Wales against world champions South Africa
Louis Rees-Zammit returns to the Wales starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Durban, one of six changes made by head coach Matt Tandy. Captain Dewi Lake overcomes a groin injury scare to retain his place at hooker.
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Argentina Stuns England in 92nd Minute to Shatter World Cup Final Dream
Trailing 1-0 until the 84th minute, England collapsed against Argentina (2-1) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The British press has criticized Thomas Tuchel's tactical passivity following the elimination.
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Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina
Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Bellingham slaps Argentina substitute as England's World Cup semi-final exit turns ugly
Jude Bellingham struck Argentina substitute Valentin Barco around the back of the head after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, sparking a confrontation involving players from both sides as political tensions added further edge to the bitter rivalry.
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Lineker jokes Tuchel is a 'German spy' after England's World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Lineker questioned Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, joking on The Rest is Football that the German coach may have been 'sent in' to sabotage the national team.
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Jake Paul eyes MMA debut against Nate Diaz once jaw injury clears
Jake Paul has revealed plans to make his MMA debut under the Most Valuable Promotions banner, naming Nate Diaz as his preferred opponent. The move hinges on Paul recovering from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua last December.
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Quesada becomes first coach banned under World Rugby's new referee abuse process
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has been handed an automatic two-match suspension after criticising referee Luc Ramos following Italy's 47-17 Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand in Wellington, making him the first person sanctioned under World Rugby's new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process.
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Argentina's lucky kit request to FIFA pays off as they sink England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Argentina specifically requested to wear their dark-blue secondary kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, citing a historical winning record in the strip. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 victory after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Carragher blames Tuchel's defensive switch and Pickford for England's World Cup exit against Argentina
Jamie Carragher has sharply criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to switch to five at the back after England led Argentina 1-0, arguing the tactical change directly caused the 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. He also pointed to Jordan Pickford's role in the loss.
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Scott Coker's new MMA promotion lands former ESPN and NFL Network CEO Steve Bornstein
Steve Bornstein, the former president and CEO of both ESPN and NFL Network, has joined the advisory board of Scott Coker's unnamed global MMA promotion, which is targeting a 2027 launch.
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Saliba to undergo surgery, Arsenal without defensive leader for four to five months
William Saliba is set to have back surgery and miss four to five months of competition, according to L'Équipe. The Arsenal defender was forced off in the 30th minute of the World Cup semi-final against Spain (0-2) due to a back injury.
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Injured McReight drops to bench as Tizzano starts for Wallabies against Italy
Fraser McReight has been ruled out of the Wallabies' starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Perth due to a knee injury sustained against France, with Carlo Tizzano stepping in at openside flanker.
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Vieira backs Tuchel to stay as England manager despite World Cup exit to Argentina
Patrick Vieira has urged the FA to keep Thomas Tuchel in charge after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta ended their World Cup hopes. Tuchel is understood to retain the backing of the FA and chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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Tuchel set to stay as England manager despite World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel will remain England manager after their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with the FA backing him to lead the side into Euro 2028. Tuchel signed a two-year contract extension in February and says he intends to honour it.
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Neville and Keane clash in heated row after England's 2-1 World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Neville and Roy Keane exchanged sharp words after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon's second-half opener was overturned by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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LFA light heavyweight champion Lucas Fernando booked for UFC 330 debut against Rafael Tobias
Reigning LFA light heavyweight titleholder Lucas Fernando has signed with the UFC and will make his Octagon debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, according to a report by Guilherme Cruz.
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