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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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Pereira vows to skip Aspinall unification if he claims third-division UFC title at Freedom 250
Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title on June 14 in Washington, D.C. A win would make him the first fighter to hold UFC gold in three weight classes — but he says he will not wait for an injured Tom Aspinall to unify the belts.
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Kane reaches out to Eriksen after 'scary' ICD activation ends Denmark friendly
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday before his ICD device activated and he walked off the pitch. Former Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane said he was shaken by the news and has since contacted Eriksen to wish him well.
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Meulensteen urges Carrick to sign Kane and Elliot Anderson in first United transfer window
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has called on new permanent manager Michael Carrick to pursue England internationals Harry Kane and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, warning that United must sign at least two or three midfielders ahead of their Champions League campaign.
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Manchester City confirms four-part Guardiola farewell documentary directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker
Manchester City have announced a four-part documentary series covering Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at the club, directed by Academy and BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald. The series will cover the club's 26-game unbeaten run, Kevin De Bruyne's departure, and Guardiola's emotional farewell.
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Alvarez reveals calf kicks and counter-timing as Gaethje's best path to upsetting Topuria
Eddie Alvarez, who knocked out Justin Gaethje at UFC 218 in 2017, has outlined a tactical blueprint for the interim lightweight champion to dethrone Ilia Topuria on June 14, centred on leg kicks and catching Topuria in between exchanges.
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United dismiss Romero links as midfield overhaul and left-back search take priority
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with sources describing reports of a prepared offer as wide of the mark. The club's summer focus remains on midfield reinforcement and addressing the left side of the squad.
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