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Russell 'bamboozled' as Antonelli's fifth qualifying win exposes deeper Mercedes problem
George Russell was beaten to pole by teammate Kimi Antonelli for the fifth time in Monaco qualifying, finishing sixth and four tenths adrift. A pattern on low-energy circuits is emerging that Russell admits he cannot yet explain.
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2026 World Cup format explained: tiebreakers, third-place rules and the new Round of 32
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams across 12 groups, introducing a first-ever Round of 32. Here is how points, tiebreakers, and third-place qualification will determine who advances from the group stage.
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Leão punches opponent and sees red as Portugal edge Chile in World Cup warmup
Rafael Leão was sent off for punching Chile defender Ivan Román just before halftime in Portugal's 2-1 friendly win in Lisbon on June 6, with Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes scoring for the hosts.
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England fans rage at 'atrocious' picture quality during ITV's New Zealand friendly broadcast
Viewers watching England's pre-World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Florida were left furious by what many described as unwatchably poor picture quality on ITV's coverage, with some comparing it to footage from the 1960s and 1980s.
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Kane goal gives England laboured win over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
Harry Kane's goal secured England a narrow victory over New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, as Thomas Tuchel's side began their 2026 World Cup preparations with a disjointed performance.
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Mbappe rejects Messi talent vs Ronaldo hard work narrative ahead of World Cup
Kylian Mbappe has pushed back on the idea that Lionel Messi succeeds on talent alone while Cristiano Ronaldo relies purely on hard work, calling it a view only someone who has never played football could hold.
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Championship leader Antonelli outpaces Leclerc and Hamilton in Monaco FP3
Kimi Antonelli set a 1m12.720s to top a red-flagged final practice at Monaco, holding a 0.327s advantage over Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the most important qualifying session of the season.
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Button tips Verstappen and resurgent Mercedes to threaten Ferrari in Monaco qualifying
Jenson Button has identified Max Verstappen and a rapidly improving Mercedes as the primary threats to Ferrari ahead of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton having led Friday practice at Monte Carlo.
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David Sullivan resigns as West Ham chairman after serious historic allegations emerge
West Ham United have confirmed that joint-chair David Sullivan has stepped down with immediate effect after being made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations, which he categorically denies. Sullivan says he intends to sue the BBC for libel.
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Blitzboks survive Fiji defeat to reach Bordeaux quarter-finals and keep World Championship bid alive
South Africa scraped into the SVNS Bordeaux quarter-finals despite losing to Fiji, advancing only after New Zealand beat Argentina. The Blitzboks remain in contention for the HSBC SVNS World Championship title.
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Panini launches 930-sticker World Cup 2026 collection as England prepare for tournament
Panini's official FIFA World Cup 2026 sticker collection spans 930 stickers across all 48 competing nations, including England stars Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford, as the tournament approaches.
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Alvarez rules out Arsenal move with Atletico stay now the most likely outcome
Julian Alvarez has no interest in joining Arsenal despite the Gunners being described as the only realistic buyer this summer. The Argentina forward remains focused on a move to Barcelona, though that deal is at a standstill, making an Atletico Madrid stay the likeliest scenario.
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Russell rounds up eleven drivers to sign young Jack Wolff's F1 cards at Monaco
George Russell charmed fans after a Mercedes video showed him shepherding Toto and Susie Wolff's son Jack around the Monaco paddock, collecting signatures from eleven drivers — including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris.
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Iraola hails Slot's Champions League legacy as he takes charge at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola has been appointed Liverpool head coach on a two-year deal, succeeding Arne Slot following the club's fifth-place Premier League finish. The Spaniard has praised his predecessor for securing Champions League football and declared every current squad member a 'new signing'.
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Makhachev names Poirier brawl at UFC 302 as the fight he rewinds most
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says his 2024 title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 — which he finished with a brabo choke after a chaotic, stand-up-heavy battle — is the performance he enjoys rewatching most, ahead of even his emotional second-title win over Jack Della Maddalena.
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Arsenal target Leao sent off for punching Chile player in Portugal World Cup warm-up
Rafael Leao was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after appearing to punch Chile's Ivan Roman during Portugal's final World Cup warm-up fixture. The AC Milan winger, heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, was dismissed following VAR intervention, with Roman also sent off.
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Mbappé reveals he has never rewatched 2022 World Cup final: 'It might awaken demons'
Kylian Mbappé has admitted he cannot bring himself to rewatch France's 2022 World Cup final defeat to Argentina, despite scoring a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw that ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout loss in Doha.
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Costa takes short-notice Schnell fight before cornering Lopes at UFC White House
Alessandro Costa steps in on less than 10 days' notice to face Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, then flies to Washington to corner Diego Lopes at UFC White House on June 14, hoping a second straight knockout keeps his team's momentum rolling.
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UFC champion Strickland calls fighter pay 'predatory' and warns American roster is dying
Sean Strickland has launched a sharp attack on UFC fighter pay, calling the promotion's revenue share 'predatory' and arguing the disparity with other major sports leagues is driving American fighters off the roster.
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Unbeaten Hokit dismisses Lewis as step down, eyes Pereira showdown at UFC White House
Josh Hokit, 9-0 and riding a unanimous decision win over Curtis Blaydes, says a victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on June 14 holds little competitive value — but believes the high-profile card will fast-track him to a fight with Alex Pereira.
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