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Roy Keane threatens to emigrate to Australia if England win the World Cup
The former Manchester United captain made the tongue-in-cheek declaration during a road-trip mini-series with Micah Richards, admitting England's deep runs in tournaments make him nervous.
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Ofcom warns social media platforms to stamp out abuse targeting players at World Cup 2026
UK regulator Ofcom has written to social media companies demanding they eradicate illegal hate and abuse during the World Cup, warning they will be held to account if they fail to protect players and pundits.
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Van der Vaart Defends Mbappé Against Critics Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Heavily criticized for his season at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé receives strong support from Rafael van der Vaart, who sees him shining with France this summer and contending for the Ballon d'Or.
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Gane recruits Pereira's kickboxing nemesis Vakhitov to crack interim UFC heavyweight title code
Ciryl Gane has enlisted Artem Vakhitov — the man who handed Alex Pereira his final kickboxing defeat — to prepare for their interim UFC heavyweight title clash at UFC White House on June 14. Pereira says the move changes nothing.
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Wolff admits Mercedes blunder cost Russell a Monaco podium with drive-through penalty
Toto Wolff has taken direct responsibility for the communication breakdown that triggered a drive-through penalty for George Russell at the Monaco Grand Prix, ultimately dropping the championship contender from third to 12th place.
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Rashford keen on permanent Barcelona move but £26m fee clause threatens to derail deal
Marcus Rashford has spoken enthusiastically about Barcelona to England team-mate Anthony Gordon, but the Catalan club are pushing to negotiate below the £26m permanent option they hold — a clause set to expire on June 15.
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World Cup winners Feaunati and Talling headline RPA Women's Under-23 Team of the Season
England internationals Maddie Feaunati and Morwenna Talling, both Rugby World Cup 2025 winners, are among five Red Roses named in the Rugby Players' Association's Under-23 Team of the Season, chosen by public vote from Premiership Women's Rugby.
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Arsenal lead race for Julian Alvarez as Barcelona's pursuit stalls
Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona's rival bid reported to have stalled. The Premier League champions are targeting the Argentina World Cup winner to fill a left-wing vacancy next season.
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Frank Lampard joins Rest Is Football on Netflix for 2026 World Cup coverage
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard will appear as a special guest on The Rest Is Football podcast, streaming on Netflix from June 10 alongside Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole for the 2026 World Cup.
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Mateta to AC Milan: Crystal Palace striker close to historic transfer
Author of 12 goals in the Premier League this season and selected by Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly in advanced negotiations with AC Milan, a year after a first agreement fell through during a medical examination.
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Leao red card for punching prompts Bruno Fernandes solidarity as £43m Man Utd target eyes Premier League move
Rafael Leao was sent off for punching an opponent during Portugal's World Cup warm-up win over Chile, prompting a show of support from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The AC Milan winger, valued at £43m, has openly expressed his desire to play in the Premier League.
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Middlesbrough mourn Anthony Renton, who died aged 27 after nine-year leukaemia battle
Middlesbrough have paid tribute to former academy defender Anthony Renton, who passed away peacefully at 27 following a nine-year battle with leukaemia. The club described him as a 'beacon of positivity' who went on to coach young players across Teesside.
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Eriksen collapses again on international duty, raising fresh fears over his career
Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and reported to be in good spirits, but the incident — five years on from his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 — has renewed uncertainty about his future in football.
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Jill Scott sets off on 388-mile cycling and marathon challenge for Sport Relief
Former Lioness Jill Scott has begun a gruelling five-day, 388-mile 'Coming Home Challenge' for Sport Relief, starting at Wembley Stadium and finishing at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 12 June.
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Where to watch England's World Cup 2026 games across Greater Manchester
With England's World Cup 2026 campaign kicking off against Croatia on June 17, Greater Manchester has a host of pubs and venues setting up big-screen screenings, fanzones, and matchday events for supporters.
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Haaland silenced by Diop, just four touches against Morocco
Starting for Norway in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, Erling Haaland touched the ball only four times before his substitution in the 75th minute — his lowest total since 2019 in a match started as a starter.
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Wolff admits Mercedes cost Russell a Monaco podium with pitstop communication failure
Toto Wolff has taken direct responsibility for the pitstop blunder that handed George Russell a drive-through penalty at Monaco, dropping the championship contender from third to 14th before a pair of post-race penalties salvaged 12th.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move could spark Man Utd reunion with Fred
Mason Greenwood's potential £47.5m transfer to Fenerbahce would reunite him with former Manchester United midfielder Fred, with new club president Aziz Yildirim's stance on the deal set to prove decisive.
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Russell insists 68-point deficit to Antonelli won't derail his 2026 title bid
George Russell says he still believes he can win the 2026 Formula 1 world championship despite team-mate Kimi Antonelli leading by 68 points after five consecutive grand prix victories. Russell has scored points only once in the past four rounds, dropping to third in the standings behind Lewis Hamilton.
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Seven England internationals named in RPA's Under-23 XV as Pollock leads Northampton's four-man haul
Henry Pollock headlines a seven-strong England contingent in the Rugby Players' Association Under-23 Team of the Season for 2025/26, with Northampton Saints supplying more players than any other club.
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