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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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Khabib warns Garry's height and elusive style pose real threat to Makhachev at UFC 330
Khabib Nurmagomedov has flagged Ian Garry's 6'4" frame and slippery style as genuine problems for Islam Makhachev ahead of their UFC 330 welterweight title fight on August 15 in Philadelphia, adding that a six-year age gap compounds the challenge.
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Arsenal agree deal for forward as Alvarez transfer timeline emerges after title win
Arsenal have agreed a deal for a forward as their summer transfer activity accelerates following a first Premier League title in 22 years. Julian Alvarez remains a top target, though the Argentine will not address his club future until after the World Cup concludes on July 19.
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Deschamps questions referee's World Cup credentials after France fall to Spain in semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps publicly challenged FIFA's choice of referee Ivan Barton after his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, asking reporters whether Barton was capable of handling a match of such magnitude.
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Ibrahimović hails Rodri's World Cup comeback after ACL nightmare: 'He puts out fires'
Zlatan Ibrahimović has praised Spain midfielder Rodri for his remarkable return from a serious ACL injury, calling him an underappreciated force who won the Ballon d'Or from a position that rarely earns such recognition.
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Spain shut out France 2-0 to reach second-ever World Cup final on 37-game unbeaten run
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain into the 2026 World Cup final after a disciplined 2-0 defeat of France in Dallas, extending La Roja's unbeaten run to 37 games and marking the third consecutive summer they have eliminated France at the semifinal stage of a major tournament.
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Spain reach World Cup final as Deschamps questions referee after 2-0 loss to Spain
Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sending Luis de la Fuente's side to Sunday's final. A frustrated Didier Deschamps questioned whether Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton was of sufficient standard for the occasion.
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Konsa admits England have not watched Argentina ahead of World Cup semi-final
Ezri Konsa has revealed England are yet to watch any of Argentina's World Cup games, though the Aston Villa defender expects the coaching staff to show clips before the semi-final clash in Atlanta. Konsa also warned former Villa teammate Emiliano Martínez that friendships end at kick-off.
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Two undefeated prospects earn UFC debuts on du Plessis vs. Usman card in Oklahoma City
Featherweight fighters Damien Anderson (5-0) and Ezra Elliott (7-0) have been added to UFC Oklahoma City this Saturday, making their promotional debuts on the undercard of the Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman middleweight main event.
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Tuchel unaware of Argentina's 'lucky' kit request ahead of World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel revealed he had no idea Argentina formally requested to wear their blue second strip against England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a kit in which they beat the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.
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Guehi tells Argentina all the pressure is theirs ahead of World Cup semi-final
Marc Guehi insists England have nothing to fear going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, arguing the defending champions carry all the expectation as they bid to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
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Henry and Ibrahimović dismiss Tuchel-Bellingham rift ahead of England's World Cup semi
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović played down suggestions of tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham after England's quarterfinal win over Norway, with both analysts insisting there is no rift in the camp ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina.
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Blair hails Roigard as one of world rugby's best nines after Nations Championship double
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair has praised Cam Roigard as among the finest scrum-halves in world rugby, after the 25-year-old scored three tries in New Zealand's opening two Nations Championship matches against France and Italy.
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Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns
France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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