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Starmer confirms conditional bank holiday plan if England win World Cup
The UK government will announce plans for a conditional bank holiday on Friday, July 24, if England beat Argentina in Wednesday's semi-final and go on to win the World Cup final in New York.
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Rice recovers from food poisoning to target England's World Cup semi-final start against Argentina
Declan Rice is expected to be fit for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday after missing most of the Norway match with suspected food poisoning. The Arsenal midfielder spent three days in bed last week but is now training toward full fitness.
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Pickford backs England to keep cool against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Jordan Pickford has expressed confidence that England will avoid the flashpoints that have marred previous meetings with Argentina, as Thomas Tuchel's side prepare to face the reigning world champions in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final.
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Rodri tells anxious Yamal to calm down as Spain star insists goals won't matter if they lift the World Cup
Rodri has urged Lamine Yamal to stop obsessing over his lack of goals at the World Cup, while the Barcelona teenager insists nobody will remember his tally if Spain go on to win the tournament.
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Sandhagen reveals likely torn hamstring after Bautista submission attempt seals UFC 329 defeat
Cory Sandhagen is awaiting MRI results after a kneebar attempt by Mario Bautista in round one of UFC 329 likely tore his hamstring, leaving him to limp through the final two rounds before losing a unanimous decision.
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Officially Gone, Benatia Still Working Behind the Scenes at OM on McCourt's Request
Announced as departing on May 16, Medhi Benatia has never truly severed ties with Olympique de Marseille. At the request of owner Frank McCourt, he is mobilizing his network to facilitate transfers and support certain members of the management.
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New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus confirms Ronaldo will remain central to his four-year plan
Jorge Jesus, appointed on a four-year contract to lead Portugal through to the 2030 World Cup, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo 'never going to be a problem' and pledged to select the 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward as long as he remains fit.
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Spain and England final would be a sportsbooks' dream at the 2026 World Cup
With France and Argentina the public's favourites heading into the 2026 World Cup semifinals, sportsbooks are quietly hoping for a Spain-England final — the matchup that would cost them the least.
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Perez joins Cadillac to prove he is still one of F1's best after toxic Red Bull exit
Sergio Perez has opened up on his decision to join Cadillac for the 2026 season, saying a demoralising final six months at Red Bull left him needing to rebuild his confidence and prove he remains among Formula 1's elite.
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United close in on £165m midfield overhaul as Tielemans medical set and Scott targeted
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m after triggering his release clause, with Andrey Santos already unveiled. The club also 'love' Bournemouth's Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, as a potential third midfield addition.
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Rodri urges Yamal to curb anxiety as Spain face France in World Cup semifinal
Spain captain Rodri has called on 19-year-old Lamine Yamal to manage his anxiety ahead of a World Cup semifinal against France, praising the winger's maturity while identifying composure as the key area he still needs to sharpen.
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Arsenal ready to walk away from Bruno Guimarães move after £50m-to-£100m price shock
Arsenal had been led to believe a £50m bid would secure Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, but the Magpies are demanding closer to £100m — a gap that has reportedly pushed the Gunners to the brink of abandoning their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder.
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Guskov steps in for Rountree as Ankalaev's UFC Abu Dhabi main event gets new opponent
Khalil Rountree has withdrawn from the UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25, with Bogdan Guskov now stepping in to face Magomed Ankalaev at Etihad Arena. The reason for Rountree's withdrawal has not been disclosed.
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Machine Gun Kelly doubles down on McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury: 'F*ck this dude'
Machine Gun Kelly reignited his long-running feud with Conor McGregor on Instagram, mocking the Irish fighter's devastating knee injury that ended his UFC 329 comeback in just 69 seconds. The beef between the two dates back to a physical altercation on the 2021 VMAs red carpet.
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Neville picks Gravenberch as the Liverpool player he would sign for Manchester United
Gary Neville has named Ryan Gravenberch as his top pick from Liverpool's squad if he could sign any rival player for Manchester United, citing the Dutch midfielder as the best of Arne Slot's three central midfielders.
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Pickford vows England will not fall for Argentina's dark arts at World Cup semi-final
Jordan Pickford has pledged that England will keep their discipline against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, insisting the squad are too streetwise to be provoked — unlike David Beckham's infamous 1998 red card against the same opponents.
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Infantino flies to Qatar to mourn former Emir on eve of World Cup semi-finals
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has left the 2026 World Cup and crossed the Atlantic to attend the funeral of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir, who died on Sunday aged 74. Infantino is expected to return to the United States within 24 hours.
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Bisping's sauna sacrifice backfires as Tina Black seizes TUF 34 lead for Team Cormier
Michael Bisping spent hours in the sauna helping strawweight Natalia Alves make weight, but his efforts were undone when Tina Black knocked Alves out in Round 2, giving Team Cormier a 3-2 series lead on The Ultimate Fighter 34.
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Junior Springboks overturn 8-point deficit to rout 14-man England 53-37 and reach Junior World Championship final
Khuthadzo Rasivhaga's hat-trick powered South Africa to a 53-37 win over England in Tbilisi, with Sale Sharks flanker Seb Kelly's first-half red card proving decisive as the Junior Boks stormed back from 20-12 down to set up a final against France.
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Messi faces England for first time as Waddle predicts 2026 World Cup will be his last
Lionel Messi meets England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final — a fixture that former winger Chris Waddle believes will be the 39-year-old's final appearance at a World Cup, with the Argentina captain chasing back-to-back titles.
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