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Eriksen collapses again as Denmark abandon Ukraine friendly and boss Riemer speaks out
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday and was taken to hospital. Coach Brian Riemer said neither he nor his players could have continued playing after witnessing the incident.
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Last-minute lawsuit seeks to block UFC White House event over 'corrupt scheme' claims
A lawsuit filed by a Vietnam veteran and a civic activist aims to halt the UFC White House card, scheduled for June 14, alleging the event violates federal law by handing the South Lawn and Lincoln Memorial to a private, for-profit promoter.
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De la Fuente hails Yamal as 'born for this' and places him alongside Messi
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has compared Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, saying the 18-year-old Barcelona winger is 'touched by God's wand' and built to handle the pressure of a World Cup.
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Lawsuit seeks to shut down UFC's White House event over corruption claims
The Public Integrity Project filed suit in a Washington D.C. federal court on Friday, demanding the UFC's planned White House fight card be halted on the grounds it violates National Park Service regulations and constitutes a corrupt use of public land for private gain.
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Leboeuf urges Man United to sign PSG's Zaire-Emery as Carrick's midfield expertise cited
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has backed Manchester United to pursue PSG midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery this summer, arguing that assistant manager Michael Carrick's experience in the same position makes him the ideal mentor for the 20-year-old Frenchman.
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Eriksen collapses on pitch again, Denmark-Ukraine match permanently halted
Christian Eriksen suffered a medical emergency in the 65th minute of the friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on Sunday and was stretchered off. The match was permanently stopped. The Danish Football Association confirmed the player is conscious.
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Wesley ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury as Brazil call up Éderson days before opener
Brazil have lost right back Wesley to a left thigh muscle injury sustained in Saturday's friendly against Egypt in Cleveland, with midfielder Éderson named as his replacement ahead of the June 13 Group C opener against Morocco.
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Antonelli seals fifth straight win at Monaco then leaps into the harbour
Kimi Antonelli converted pole into victory at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix to claim his fifth consecutive win of the season, then celebrated by jumping into the Monte Carlo harbour — with his father and teammates following him in.
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Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord despite finishing second as 19-point gap seals his fate
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after one full season in charge, with the Rotterdam club finishing 19 points behind Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven and winning just two of eight Europa League games.
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Mitchell submits Luna in final seconds, then volunteers for UFC White House card
Bryce Mitchell secured a last-gasp submission over Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, then told reporters he is willing to step in on short notice at the UFC White House event if Sean O'Malley or Aiemann Zahabi is forced to withdraw.
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Hamilton reveals Red Bull holds F1's top engine as Ferrari and Mercedes earn upgrade tokens
Red Bull Ford Powertrains has been confirmed as Formula 1's benchmark V6 combustion engine, triggering the ADUO system and granting Mercedes one upgrade token and Ferrari two, as both manufacturers trail the pace-setting unit by more than 2% and 4% respectively.
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Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly but walks off pitch as pacemaker activates
Christian Eriksen fell to the ground clutching his chest in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The Denmark team doctor confirmed the midfielder's pacemaker delivered a shock as intended, and Eriksen was conscious and walking before being taken to hospital for further tests.
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Wesley ruled out with injury, Brazil without right-back for 2026 World Cup
Injured in the left adductor during the friendly match against Egypt (2-1), Wesley will miss the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti has called up Atalanta midfielder Éderson to replace him.
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Eriksen collapses again during Denmark vs Ukraine friendly but walks off under own power
Christian Eriksen lost consciousness briefly after clutching his chest and falling to the ground in the 79th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine. The 34-year-old was conscious following treatment and walked off the pitch before being taken to hospital for further examination.
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Dana White fires back at Eddie Hearn with 'Bam' Rodriguez release demand
Dana White has countered Eddie Hearn's call for UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's release by demanding Hearn free two-division boxing champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez — a move White himself called 'pretty stupid' to illustrate his point.
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Perez penalty strips Cadillac of maiden F1 point and hands Alonso a lifeline
Sergio Perez was handed a 10-second post-race penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix for being out of position at the second start, dropping him from 10th to last and costing Cadillac their first-ever Formula 1 championship point.
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Alpine challenges FIA after pitlane penalties strip Gasly of Monaco podium
Pierre Gasly finished third on the road at the Monaco Grand Prix but was demoted to seventh after two pitlane speeding penalties totalling 10 seconds. Alpine has formally requested a Right of Review, with Gasly insisting his car's data shows he never exceeded the 60km/h limit.
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Tuchel hails Gordon's £70m Barcelona move as Ngumoha dazzles on England debut
Thomas Tuchel welcomed Anthony Gordon's £70m switch to Barcelona as a boost for England's World Cup preparations, while 17-year-old Liverpool debutant Rio Ngumoha drew praise from Jude Bellingham after impressing in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.
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Jorja Miller claims back-to-back SVNS Player of the Year to join elite three-woman club
New Zealand's Jorja Miller has won the Women's SVNS Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season, joining Michaela Brake and Charlotte Caslick as the only players to claim the honour twice.
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Former ring girl Chaves survives split-decision scare to stay perfect in UFC debut
Jeisla Chaves, an undefeated flyweight who began her combat sports journey as a ring girl, earned a split decision win over Yuneisy Duben at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas — though the scorecards left her stunned.
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