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Azteca box owners threaten boycott of World Cup opener amid FIFA access dispute
Over 15,000 seats at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium could sit empty for the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, as box owners protest FIFA's restrictions on their 99-year rights to sell seats and supply food and drinks.
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Dana White joins Messi and LeBron on TIME's inaugural 100 most influential people in sports list
UFC CEO Dana White has been named on TIME magazine's first-ever list of the 100 most influential people in sports, alongside athletes LeBron James, Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, and executives including FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Manchester City extend Divine Mukasa's contract to 2030 with first-team role in sight
Manchester City have extended 18-year-old attacking midfielder Divine Mukasa's contract by 12 months, keeping him at the Etihad until 2030. Director of Football Hugo Viana praised the teenager's attitude and development during his loan spell at Leicester City.
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2026 World Cup: Who could Algeria face in the Round of 16?
Placed in Group J with Argentina, Jordan and Austria, Algeria already knows its potential opponents in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Spain, United States, Belgium or Portugal are among the possible scenarios.
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World Cup 2026: Visas denied, referee expelled, targeted checks — controversies mount before kickoff
Two days before the 2026 World Cup begins, several incidents at American borders are fueling controversy: Iranian delegation members denied visas, an Iraqi photographer expelled, Iraqi striker Ayman Hussein detained for seven hours, and Somali referee Omar Artan sent back to Turkey upon arrival.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off with 104 games free to air across BBC and ITV
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in the tournament's history, gets under way across the United States, Canada and Mexico with all 104 games available free to air for UK viewers on BBC and ITV. England open against Croatia on 17 June, while Scotland face Haiti the day before.
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Manchester United target free-agent Karl Darlow and Sam Johnstone in goalkeeping overhaul
Manchester United are pursuing Leeds United's Karl Darlow and former academy goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as they look to reshape their goalkeeping options, with Casemiro set to leave and questions remaining over André Onana's future.
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Baxter hands England final say on Feyi-Waboso return with South Africa tour looming
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will not be rushed back after jaw surgery, with England holding final authority over the winger's availability ahead of the July 4 Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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Williams hands reserve Browning first FW48 runs across Barcelona and Austria FP1 sessions
Luke Browning will drive in first practice at the Spanish and Austrian Grands Prix this month, marking his debut in Williams' new-generation FW48. The British reserve will take over Alex Albon's car in Barcelona and Carlos Sainz's at the Red Bull Ring.
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Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim: 'No one's really buying it'
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown has pushed back on Dana White's suggestion that Alex Pereira would surpass Jon Jones as the greatest of all time by winning a third divisional title at UFC White House.
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King Charles grants Scotland a World Cup bank holiday — and England could be next
King Charles has approved a one-off bank holiday for Scotland fans ahead of their 2AM kick-off against Haiti on June 14, setting a precedent that could extend to England supporters if the Three Lions progress deep into the tournament.
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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal and sign Colombian teen Orozco in double midfield move
Manchester United have reached a £35m agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, while 17-year-old Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco is set to join from Fortaleza CEIF next month after turning 18.
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Townsend confirms Japan-bound Dempsey is '100 per cent' in Scotland's World Cup plans
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has moved to dispel doubts over Jack Dempsey's international future, confirming the number eight will remain available despite his move to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo — and is firmly in his plans for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Nathan Ake faces Man City exit with one year left on contract after Netherlands snub
Nathan Ake's future at Manchester City is in doubt as the 31-year-old defender enters the final year of his contract and finds himself an unused substitute for the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up win over Uzbekistan.
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Manchester United weigh up free transfer for Darlow as Onana future remains uncertain
Manchester United are exploring a free transfer for Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow this summer as they look to reshape their goalkeeping department, with doubts also lingering over André Onana's long-term future at Old Trafford.
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Alvarez warns McGregor's five-year absence is too long to overcome at UFC 329
Eddie Alvarez, who faced Conor McGregor at his peak, doubts the Irishman can rediscover his best form after five years away from the octagon. McGregor returns to face Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Manchester United to face AC Milan, PSG and Atletico Madrid in five-country pre-season tour
Manchester United have confirmed a six-game pre-season schedule spanning five countries, culminating in a friendly against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, on 15 August — days before the new Premier League season begins.
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Carrick revival rescues Mainoo from Napoli loan and earns England World Cup place
Kobbie Mainoo went from seeking a mid-season loan to Napoli in January to earning a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad, after Michael Carrick's arrival at Manchester United transformed his season.
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Micah Richards defends Roy Keane after Bruno Fernandes spat, citing United's fallen standards
Micah Richards says Roy Keane holds no personal grudge against Bruno Fernandes but cannot accept Manchester United players celebrating top-four finishes as an achievement, given the club's historic standards.
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Ian Wright slams 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned the build-up to the 2026 World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of entry denials affecting fans, players, officials, and journalists.
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