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Maguire wishes England luck before World Cup semi-final despite shock Tuchel snub
Harry Maguire has publicly backed England ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, posting a good luck message on Instagram despite being controversially omitted from Thomas Tuchel's squad for the tournament in North America.
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Ismail Elfath named referee for England v Argentina World Cup semi-final
American official Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. The 44-year-old has previous connections to Lionel Messi's biggest trophy wins.
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Ruiz mocks Olise in dressing room as Spain reach World Cup final with 2-0 win over France
Spain booked their place in the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France, goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealing the win. Dressing-room footage captured Fabian Ruiz taunting Marc Cucurella to take Michael Olise 'out of your pocket' after the Bayern Munich winger endured a quiet night.
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Aubameyang leaves Marseille for Deportivo La Corogne, second attacking departure of the transfer window
After Mason Greenwood, Olympique de Marseille is parting ways with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. At 37 years old, the Gabonese striker is set to join Deportivo La Corogne, newly promoted to La Liga, for €1.5 million.
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Mbappé blames tactics and his own display as France fall short against Spain
Kylian Mbappé took responsibility for France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, criticising the team's sloppy technical play, poor midfield setup, and his own inability to create chances.
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France exit opens door for United to accelerate £51m Manu Kone pursuit
Manchester United are weighing a move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, valued at around €60m, after France were knocked out of the World Cup semi-finals. The club has already spent £85m this week on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
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Michael Page returns to middleweight to face Ruziboev at UFC Paris in September
Michael Page will step back up to middleweight to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena, the UFC confirmed on Wednesday. The bout comes just months after Page's welterweight return at UFC London, where he defeated Sam Patterson.
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England fans fill Benidorm bars seven hours before World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Supporters packed into Benidorm's 'England Square' from early afternoon ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with thousands hoping to witness the team reach its first final in 60 years.
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Gary Mabbutt hospitalised in South Africa with serious blood clot after accident
Former England and Tottenham defender Gary Mabbutt has been hospitalised in South Africa following a serious accident, with a blood clot in his calf leaving him unable to fly home until at least 24th, according to ex-teammate Micky Hazard.
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Man United hold internal talks over £43m Camavinga as Carrick eyes fourth summer signing
Manchester United have internally discussed a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, though the France international is said to want to remain at the Bernabéu. United have already signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow this summer.
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FIFA defends extended World Cup final half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira and Bieber
FIFA has confirmed an 11-minute half-time performance at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, featuring Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber — a show that will push the interval well beyond the 15 minutes stipulated by football's laws.
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Morecambe set to become first club censured by England's new Independent Football Regulator
Morecambe face formal censure from the Independent Football Regulator after failing to provide required ownership and financial information on time — a landmark moment for the newly established body, even as the club's relegation to the sixth tier places them outside its current jurisdiction.
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BKB hires ex-UFC and PFL executive Loren Mack as CMO to drive global expansion
Bare Knuckle Boxing has appointed Loren Mack — a veteran of UFC, ONE Championship, and PFL — as chief marketing officer and executive vice president of strategy, tasking him with leading the promotion's global brand and growth ambitions.
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FIFA rules and Falklands War history end Oliver and Taylor's World Cup final hopes
Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup final. A combination of FIFA's home-nation impartiality rules and geopolitical restrictions linked to the 1982 Falklands War has eliminated both officials from all remaining fixtures.
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Manchester United set to let £31m Angelo Stiller release clause expire without a bid
Manchester United have less than 24 hours to trigger Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller's £31m release clause, but MEN Sport understands the club shows no intention of doing so, effectively ending their long-standing interest in the Germany international.
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Why Alvarez left Man City for £81m and what makes him England's biggest World Cup threat
Julian Alvarez is set to partner Lionel Messi in Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, bringing with him an £81m Atletico Madrid pedigree, a stunning quarter-final goal against Switzerland, and a £430m release clause that has Europe's elite clubs circling.
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FIFA grants Mercedes branding exemption as England vs Argentina kicks off on schedule in Atlanta
England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta will start as scheduled at 8pm UK time, with stadium officials confirming the retractable roof eliminates any weather risk. FIFA has also been forced to grant a rare advertising exemption after the venue's enormous Mercedes logo proved impossible to safely cover.
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Ben Askren returns to wrestling just one year after life-saving double-lung transplant
Ben Askren will compete in a wrestling match at RAF 11 against Belal Muhammad, barely a year after a near-death experience left him comatose and requiring a double-lung transplant. The former UFC fighter and Olympian says the ordeal now feels like 'a bad dream'.
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Eliminated by Spain, France plays first third-place match since 1986
Beaten 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Kylian Mbappé's France will face the loser of the England-Argentina clash on Saturday in Miami for third place, a situation unseen for forty years.
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Shearer threatens John Obi with lawyers after pundit's false claim on The Rest Is Football
Alan Shearer jokingly demanded an apology — or legal action — from Mikel John Obi on The Rest Is Football after the former Chelsea midfielder falsely claimed Shearer had elbowed him at St James' Park, despite never playing there while Shearer was still active.
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