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Scaloni urges Argentina to separate football from Falklands history ahead of England semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has called on his players to focus purely on football as political tensions over the Falkland Islands cast a shadow over Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.
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Rice fit to start as England face Argentina in Atlanta semi-final amid storm fears
Declan Rice has been cleared to start England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after recovering from illness. Storm warnings, fan-clash concerns, and a FIFA rule breach over the final's half-time show are among the key storylines surrounding the tournament.
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Sunderland close to signing France Under-21 midfielder Noé Lebreton from NEC Nijmegen
Sunderland are set to repeat last summer's Robin Roefs deal by signing NEC Nijmegen attacking midfielder Noé Lebreton, 22, as Regis Le Bris strengthens his squad ahead of their Europa League debut.
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Ander Herrera seals emotional return to boyhood club Zaragoza after Boca Juniors exit
Ander Herrera has rejoined Real Zaragoza, the club he first joined at age 11, on a one-year contract after leaving Boca Juniors. The former Manchester United midfielder made nearly 200 appearances for United across five seasons before departing in 2019.
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Khabib credits PFL for shaping Usman Nurmagomedov into MMA's most wanted free agent
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his cousin Usman would not have made the UFC roster at 21, crediting the Professional Fighters League for giving the unbeaten lightweight champion the platform to become the sport's most coveted unsigned fighter.
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Cyborg reveals plan to start a family after retirement fight against Vieira at PFL Tampa
Cris Cyborg, 41, has confirmed she will retire from MMA after facing Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Aug. 22, with plans to start a family. The former UFC champion also has one boxing bout scheduled before closing out her competitive career.
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Jordan Ibe pleads guilty to assault after pulling braid from ex-girlfriend's head
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe changed his plea to guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 14 July, admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm against ex-girlfriend Amie Mayson in December. Sentencing is scheduled for 4 September.
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Beckham reveals lasting guilt over 1998 red card as old rival Simeone becomes firm friend
David Beckham has opened up on the emotional toll of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card against Argentina, admitting he still cannot forgive himself — while his relationship with Diego Simeone has transformed into a genuine friendship decades on.
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Du Plessis admits UFC 319 camp targeted a Chimaev who never showed up
Dricus du Plessis has revealed he spent his UFC 319 training camp preparing for Khamzat Chimaev's trademark aggressive scrambles, only for 'Borz' to adopt a static, control-based approach that surrendered nearly 22 minutes of ground time and cost du Plessis his middleweight title.
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Topuria's shock UFC defeat prompts Joshua to cut himself off before Prenga fight
Anthony Joshua has isolated himself from distractions after watching Ilia Topuria lose his lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. The British heavyweight, who faces Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, says the result reminded him the fight game is "not a joke".
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Khabib reveals UFC contract bars him from fighting anywhere else — even in retirement
Undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has disclosed he remains bound by an exclusive UFC contract that would prevent him from competing for any other promotion, even decades after his 2020 retirement.
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Man City target Bouaddi in £200m midfield overhaul as Rodri's future clouds picture
Manchester City are pursuing Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85 million after breaking their club record to sign Elliot Anderson for £116 million, with Rodri's injury and uncertain contract adding urgency to a midfield rebuild.
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Retired Poirier names Khabib as the strongest fighter he ever faced in UFC career
Dustin Poirier has named Khabib Nurmagomedov as the most physically imposing opponent of his career, saying the undefeated Russian felt like he 'weighed a 1000 pounds' during their 2019 lightweight title fight at UFC 242.
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Micah Richards sets 2034 deadline to quit punditry as Shearer commits to BBC role
Micah Richards has announced he will step away from all mainstream media after the 2034 World Cup to pursue community work in his hometown of Chapeltown, Leeds. His BBC colleague Alan Shearer, meanwhile, has made clear he has no plans to leave his punditry role.
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France-Spain: Deschamps and Rodri unite to criticize Ivan Barton's refereeing
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the level of referee Ivan Barton. Spanish captain Rodri himself mentioned "10 or 15 fouls not called" against Lamine Yamal.
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Mbappe questions Deschamps' tactics after France fall to Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe publicly criticised France's tactical setup and called out his team-mates following a 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third consecutive final.
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Retired and unbeaten, Khabib claims his wrestling is sharper now than during his UFC title reign
Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired undefeated as UFC lightweight champion in 2020, says his grappling has improved dramatically since then and that he had not yet reached his prime when he walked away from the sport.
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Allegri issues McTominay warning as Ander Herrera completes emotional Zaragoza return
Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri has sent a pointed message to Scott McTominay about values and professionalism ahead of the Serie A season, while former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has rejoined boyhood club Real Zaragoza on a one-year deal.
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Blachowicz dismisses Hill's heavyweight move as the result of an undisciplined diet
Jan Blachowicz has taken aim at Jamahal Hill's dramatic weight gain, insisting the former light heavyweight champion looks 'fat' because of poor diet rather than his ongoing knee injury recovery.
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United seal Tielemans signing as De Bruyne hails Belgium captain's World Cup leadership
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with the midfielder arriving days after captaining Belgium at the World Cup — a campaign that drew praise from Kevin De Bruyne following a two-goal display against Senegal.
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