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Lalas calls Freese a 'letdown' after Germany loss as USMNT goalkeeping crisis deepens ahead of World Cup
Alexi Lalas has criticised Matt Freese for his handling of both Germany goals in the United States' 2-1 friendly defeat at Soldier Field, warning the goalkeeper must 'step up his game' with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
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McNicholl's hat-trick steers Crusaders past Blues and into Super Rugby semi-finals
Johnny McNicholl, the 35-year-old former Wales international who returned to New Zealand from Scarlets in 2025, scored a hat-trick as the Crusaders demolished the Blues 52-31 to reach the Super Rugby semi-finals.
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Baraniewski destroys Tafa in 85 seconds to remain unbeaten and demand top-15 fight
Iwo Baraniewski extended his unbeaten record to 9-0 at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, stopping Junior Tafa in just 85 seconds with a devastating calf-kick assault — his third consecutive first-round finish in the UFC.
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Costa stuns Schnell in Round 1 as UFC Vegas 118 prelims deliver four finishes
Alessandro Costa stepped in on short notice at UFC Fight Night 278 and stopped Matt Schnell with hammerfists 2:32 into the first round. The finish-heavy undercard also saw Edgar Chairez, Chelsea Chandler and Marcus McGhee all pick up victories at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
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Tottenham target Savinho in £50m move as De Zerbi launches sweeping summer rebuild
Tottenham are closing in on Manchester City winger Savinho as Roberto De Zerbi accelerates a major squad overhaul. The club have already signed Andy Robertson on a free and agreed a deal in principle for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.
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Iraola set to reverse two Slot family-time policies as Liverpool rebuild begins
Andoni Iraola is expected to reinstate Jurgen Klopp-era rules on Christmas Day training and pre-match hotel stays after Arne Slot's more relaxed approach drew scrutiny during Liverpool's title defence.
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Souza's head kick floors Carnelossi inside two minutes at UFC Vegas 118
Ketlen Souza delivered her first UFC knockout on Saturday, stopping Ariane Carnelossi with a head kick and follow-up punch just 1:34 into Round 1 of the UFC Vegas 118 opener at the UFC Apex.
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O'Malley warns UFC White House card date and fight times remain up in the air
Sean O'Malley says UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14 is shrouded in logistical uncertainty, with weigh-ins pushed back two hours, no confirmed walkout times, and the date itself potentially subject to change due to weather.
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Greenwood to Fenerbahçe: Social media follow fuels transfer rumours
Mason Greenwood, Olympique de Marseille's standout player over the past two seasons, is expected to leave the club this summer. A Fenerbahçe presidential candidate claims to have reached an agreement with the striker, who has since followed him on social media.
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Portugal beats Chile in friendly but loses Leao to red card
Portugal defeated Chile 2-1 on Saturday in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match, but the victory was marred by Rafael Leao's expulsion in the 47th minute following an altercation with Chilean defender Ivan Roman.
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Giroud tips France and Spain as favorites, but backs African surprise at 2026 World Cup
Asked about his favorites for the 2026 World Cup, Olivier Giroud names France and Spain, but does not rule out a first African triumph, mentioning Ivory Coast, Senegal or Ghana.
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Olympique Marseille Sets Mason Greenwood Price at €55M as Roma and Fenerbahçe Circle
Mason Greenwood scored 26 goals and provided 11 assists last season and is under pressure to leave. Marseille is demanding €55 million, well above Roma's €40 million offer.
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Riquelme accuses Florentino Pérez of hiding serious financial crisis at Real Madrid
On the eve of Real Madrid's presidential election, candidate Enrique Riquelme claims the club has squandered over 770 million euros in cash and that its cash reserves have plummeted by 99%.
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Kane's header rescues England from embarrassment against 85th-ranked New Zealand
Harry Kane headed in on the stroke of half-time to give England a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, as Thomas Tuchel rotated all 22 players in a World Cup warm-up that offered little encouragement ahead of Group L.
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Rashford shines but England's narrow win over New Zealand leaves Tuchel with more questions than answers
England edged New Zealand 1-0 in Florida, with Harry Kane scoring his 79th international goal, but the friendly offered Thomas Tuchel little clarity on his starting line-up for the World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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De Jong reveals he cut off press and never considered joining Manchester United
Frenkie de Jong has admitted he was so angered by persistent Manchester United transfer links that he stopped speaking to the media entirely, insisting he always wanted to stay at Barcelona and repeatedly rejected any move away from Spain.
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Antonelli tops Monaco FP3 to leave Wolff 'very positively surprised' ahead of qualifying
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in Monaco Grand Prix FP3 with a 1m12.720s lap, 0.327 seconds clear of Charles Leclerc, as Mercedes reversed Ferrari's practice dominance. Team principal Toto Wolff praised the rookie's pace but cautioned that qualifying would still be a tight contest.
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Mignot says Bielle-Biarrey switch to sevens would be 'insane' ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
France sevens representative Luca Mignot has welcomed reports that Six Nations Player of the Year Louis Bielle-Biarrey is interested in switching to sevens for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, calling the prospect 'insane for sevens'.
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Doku reveals he turned down teenage Liverpool move after talks with Klopp and Mane
Jeremy Doku has disclosed that Liverpool approached him at 15, arranging meetings with Jurgen Klopp and Sadio Mane, but the Belgian winger chose to stay at Anderlecht before eventually joining Manchester City for £55m in 2023.
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Bearman's Monaco FP3 ends in barrier strike as Haas face pre-qualifying repair scramble
Oliver Bearman crashed his Haas into the barriers on the run up to Casino Square during Monaco GP's final practice session, triggering a red flag with 14 minutes remaining and leaving the team with a heavily damaged car to fix before qualifying.
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