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Pro-Falkland Banner: Several Argentine Players Face Suspension Threat Before Final
After their stunning comeback against England, Lissandro Martinez, Giovani Lo Celso and other Argentine players displayed a banner reading "The Falklands are Argentine", exposing themselves to FIFA disciplinary proceedings.
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De la Fuente hits back at Deschamps: "When you lose, you look for excuses"
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the referee's standard. Luis de la Fuente responded sharply, defending the official and dismissing claims of bias.
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FIFA Considers 30-Minute Halftime for 2026 World Cup Final
To host a major musical show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS, FIFA is reportedly studying the idea of extending the halftime break of the 2026 World Cup final to 20 or 30 minutes, double the standard 15-minute duration.
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Tielemans takes No. 18 shirt as Rashford's Barcelona return fades further
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, their third addition in a week, as the Belgian midfielder inherits the iconic No. 18 shirt. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent Barcelona move have dimmed after fresh reports from Spain.
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Tuchel rejects curse talk after Argentina deny England a World Cup final place
Thomas Tuchel insists England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Argentina at the 2026 World Cup is a football matter, not a curse, after Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener was overturned by two late goals.
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McGregor demands no contest after knee injury ends UFC 329 return in 69 seconds
Conor McGregor is pushing to have his stoppage loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 overturned to a no contest, claiming a knee injury sustained on his first kick rendered the fight invalid. The former double champion also wants all bets on the bout refunded.
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Waddle questions Van Dijk's place in Liverpool's starting XI under Iraola
Chris Waddle has urged Liverpool to address what he calls the "real issue" at the heart of their defence, questioning whether captain Virgil van Dijk will feature regularly under new head coach Andoni Iraola after the Reds conceded 53 Premier League goals last season.
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Manchester United target Manu Koné to complete midfield overhaul after Tielemans signing
Manchester United have signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this week, but manager Michael Carrick is now pursuing Roma midfielder Manu Koné — available for around £45m — to add the physical presence his revamped midfield still lacks.
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Kane vows to never set a limit on England career after record-breaking World Cup exit
Harry Kane insists he will never put a limit on his international career after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at World Cup 2026, where he scored six goals to become his country's record World Cup goalscorer with 14 tournament goals.
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Owen calls for foreign coaches ban after Tuchel's England fall to Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Michael Owen has argued that foreign coaches should be barred from international football after Thomas Tuchel's England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opener.
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FIFA sanctions Deschamps after his criticism of France-Spain referee
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Didier Deschamps publicly criticized Salvadoran referee Iván Barton. FIFA responded by calling Barton "world-class", while Salvadoran media rallied to the referee's defense.
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Finances « concerning » : OM forced into major squad overhaul this summer
OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has publicly acknowledged that the club's financial situation is « concerning » and that several sales or loans are inevitable this summer, following Mason Greenwood's sale to Fenerbahçe for €39 million.
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Friedkin-Mourinho Cold War Could Hand Endrick to Lyon Over Roma
AS Roma has made Endrick their top priority to strengthen their attack, but the fallout from José Mourinho's January 2024 sacking weakens their bid. Olympique Lyonnais, their direct rival, could capitalize if Real Madrid agrees to loan the Brazilian.
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Guskov reveals Blachowicz and Costa turned down Ankalaev before he stepped up in 30 seconds
Bogdan Guskov accepted a short-notice main event against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi within 30 seconds, after both Jan Blachowicz and Paulo Costa declined the fight on 14 days' notice.
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Tielemans takes Scholes' No. 18 as Rashford's Barcelona return fades further
Youri Tielemans has chosen the iconic No. 18 shirt at Manchester United after completing his £35m move from Aston Villa, while Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent return to Barcelona have dimmed as the club pursues other targets.
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Guehi wishes Messi luck in Spanish after Argentina's stoppage-time World Cup comeback stuns England
Marc Guehi paused to tell Lionel Messi 'good luck for the final' in Spanish as England's players filed through the mixed zone following Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory, with Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner ending England's World Cup campaign.
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Lucas Moura reveals Leonardo's last-minute call killed his Manchester United move in 2012
Lucas Moura has disclosed that a late intervention from PSG director of football Leonardo persuaded him to snub Manchester United and move to Paris in 2012, a decision the Brazilian described as "very difficult" after believing the Old Trafford transfer was all but done.
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Dumas departs UFC with 3-5 record after felony conviction and two-fight skid
Sedriques Dumas has left the UFC after a three-year stint that saw the once-unbeaten prospect go 3-5 (1 NC) inside the Octagon. His time with the promotion was overshadowed by a 2025 felony arrest and a subsequent no-contest plea.
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Arsenal prioritise Julian Alvarez signing with Gyokeres swap deal explored
Arsenal have made Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez their top transfer target this summer, with reports suggesting the club have explored using Viktor Gyokeres as part of a swap deal to secure the Argentine's signature.
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Strickland rates Amosov's grappling above Chimaev's after American Top Team session
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland trained with Yaroslav Amosov at American Top Team and declared the Ukrainian welterweight a better grappler than Khamzat Chimaev, the man Strickland dethroned at UFC 328 in May.
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