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Dana White targets Super Bowl-level viewership as UFC stages first-ever White House event
UFC CEO Dana White is predicting Super Bowl-scale viewership for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, as the promotion stages an unprecedented lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn.
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Hamilton confirms Kardashian's support after Monaco podium lifts him to second in championship
Lewis Hamilton acknowledged Kim Kardashian's presence in the Ferrari garage at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, saying she 'does that for me every day.' The result — a second-place finish — moved Hamilton above George Russell into second in the drivers' standings.
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Norway's Solbakken brands Scotland 'unprofessional' after Clarke cancels training friendly
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has publicly criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after Scotland abruptly cancelled a planned training-ground friendly, citing squad injuries. Former Fulham defender and Norway team manager Brede Hangeland called the decision 'weak' and 'embarrassing'.
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Neville offers to step aside from United coverage if Sky Sports ask him to
Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged the balance in his Manchester United punditry over the past decade, telling Rio Ferdinand's podcast he would willingly stop covering United matches if instructed to do so.
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A musical comedy about France 98 planned for the 30th anniversary of the World Cup triumph
A producer is preparing a show provisionally titled "1998, Our Greatest Story", scheduled for 2028. Several World Cup champions have reportedly already been contacted and are showing enthusiasm.
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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal but World Cup call delays Old Trafford switch
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, plus up to £3.8 million in add-ons and a four-year contract. However, the 26-year-old's late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the move will not be finalised until after the tournament.
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England's World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures: Tuchel targets end of 60-year wait
Thomas Tuchel's England open their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas, with a perfect qualifying record — eight wins, 22 goals, none conceded — fuelling confidence ahead of the tournament in North America.
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Neville reveals unanimous England strike vote in support of banned Ferdinand in 2003
Gary Neville has disclosed for the first time that every England player voted to boycott the 2003 World Cup qualifier against Turkey in protest at Rio Ferdinand's pre-hearing suspension, with Neville calling the ballot result unanimous despite later denials from some squad members.
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Pierre Ménès accuses certain media outlets of seeking to destabilize France ahead of World Cup
A few days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Pierre Ménès denounces an "unhealthy narrative" orchestrated according to him by certain journalists and influencers to sow discord within the French national team.
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Fernandes hints he will stay at United to lead Premier League title charge
Bruno Fernandes has spoken of the "special" responsibility of returning Manchester United to the top of English and European football, appearing to signal he intends to remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
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UFC confirms Paris return on September 5 as Accor Arena streak hits fourth year
The UFC has announced a fourth consecutive September event in Paris, with the card set for the Accor Arena on September 5. A main event is yet to be confirmed, but the venue has sold out beyond 15,000 fans at each previous edition.
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Neville admits balance 'maybe wrong' and would accept Sky Sports ban from covering United
Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged his coverage of Manchester United over the past decade and says he would willingly step aside from covering their games if Sky Sports asked him to. The former United captain also discussed a potential Cole Palmer move to Old Trafford, calling it a 'gold' signing but an unlikely one.
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David Sullivan resigns as West Ham director amid BBC and Times investigation into personal life
David Sullivan has stepped down as West Ham director to address what he calls "false allegations" about his private life, ahead of a joint BBC and Times investigation. The billionaire built his £1.1bn fortune through adult entertainment, newspapers and football.
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Free festivals to floating pitches: inside the 2026 World Cup's 78 fan zones across North America
All 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will stage dedicated fan festivals for the 2026 World Cup, with FIFA-sanctioned zones numbering around 78. New York has pledged free entry across all five boroughs, while Toronto reversed a controversial $10 admission charge after public backlash.
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Haaland draws two out of ten from Norwegian press in nightmare World Cup warm-up return
Erling Haaland managed just four touches and had his only shot blocked as Norway drew 1-1 with Morocco in New Jersey on Sunday, earning a two out of ten rating from Dagbladet and a three from TV2 in his first appearance since May 19.
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Ian Cathro appointed Saint-Étienne manager to target Ligue 1 promotion
Relegated to Ligue 2 after losing a playoff to Nice, AS Saint-Étienne has found its new manager: 39-year-old Scot Ian Cathro, who is leaving Estoril to take charge of the Greens.
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Iraq face Haaland, Mbappé and Jackson in World Cup 2026's toughest group after 40-year absence
Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after beating Bolivia in the intercontinental playoffs, only to be drawn in a brutal Group I alongside Norway, France and Senegal.
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Rashford's Barcelona future in doubt as United weigh £34m Bayern offer and June deadline
Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona is nearing its end with no permanent deal agreed. The La Liga champions hold a £26m purchase option expiring June 15, while Bayern Munich are reportedly prepared to pay £34.5m for the England forward.
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Red Bull identifies power unit fault that ended Verstappen's Monaco race before it began
Max Verstappen lost power the moment he released the clutch at the Monaco Grand Prix start, ending his race immediately. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the cause has been identified and revealed an engine change had already been planned for the Barcelona round.
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Hokit calls Topuria a 'little hobbit' after White House presser flashpoint ahead of Lewis fight
Josh Hokit has hit back at Ilia Topuria for intervening in his confrontation with Alex Pereira at the UFC White House press conference in May, questioning why the lightweight champion felt the need to defend Pereira and insisting he fears no one regardless of weight class.
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