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FIFA reverses water bottle ban at 2026 World Cup stadiums after fan safety outcry
FIFA has reversed a mid-week policy change that banned reusable water bottles from 2026 World Cup venues, after New York City's mayor and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly criticised the decision as a safety risk and a money-making exercise.
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Chiesa to meet Iraola this summer as Liverpool winger weighs up transfer exit
Federico Chiesa has confirmed he will hold talks with new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola after admitting he may need to leave if he cannot secure regular Premier League football. The Italian winger made just 726 minutes of appearances last season.
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Russell pushed broken-down Fiat Jolly through Monaco tunnel in flip-flops
George Russell has recounted the viral moment his classic Fiat Jolly broke down inside a Monaco tunnel, leaving him to push the doorless beach car through the streets in flip-flops before towing it home with his Mercedes G Wagon.
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Rodri reveals he feared he would never play for Manchester City again after ACL injury
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has opened up on the mental and physical toll of his seven-month absence following an ACL tear suffered against Arsenal in September 2024, admitting he doubted whether he would ever play competitive football again.
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Rashford's Barcelona future in doubt as £26m deadline looms and Arsenal circle
Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona may not become permanent, with the June 15 deadline to trigger a £26m purchase option fast approaching. Anthony Gordon's arrival at the Nou Camp has complicated matters, leaving Manchester United weighing their options.
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De la Rosa admits Aston Martin has no upgrades coming as AMR26 stays rooted to the bottom
Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa offered a bleak assessment of Aston Martin's 2026 season at Monaco, confirming no upgrades are imminent as the AMR26 remained the slowest car in both Friday practice sessions, with Fernando Alonso again struggling with chronic understeer.
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Martinez defends Ronaldo's World Cup place on merit, not reputation
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo's place in his squad for the 2026 World Cup is justified by current form, pointing to 25 goals in 30 games under his management as the 41-year-old prepares for a sixth World Cup.
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Ferrari's Fred Vasseur misses Monaco GP Saturday for medical observation
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur will not attend Saturday's Monaco Grand Prix after being kept under observation at a local medical facility. Deputy team principal Jerome d'Ambrosio is expected to cover his trackside duties for final practice and qualifying.
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Crusaders extend unbeaten home finals run to 33 with 52-31 rout of Blues
Johnny McNicholl's hat-trick and a Blues red card helped the Crusaders steamroll their rivals 52-31 in Christchurch, extending their unbeaten Super Rugby home finals record to 33 and securing a semi-final berth.
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Arsenal target PSG teenager Mbemba as Arteta plans post-title squad overhaul
Arsenal have presented their project to Paris Saint-Germain left-back Emmanuel Mbemba, 18, who has yet to commit to the European champions despite being offered professional terms. The Gunners are also pursuing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as their primary summer target.
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Fifa reverses World Cup water bottle ban after fan backlash and political pressure
Fifa has partially reversed a policy banning reusable water bottles from World Cup 2026 stadiums, now allowing fans to bring one sealed 590ml disposable bottle into grounds in the USA and Canada. The original ban drew criticism from fan groups, scientists, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Gordon joins Barcelona for £69m after sealing five-year deal from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has completed a £69.3 million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract with the La Liga champions. The 25-year-old England winger will relocate to Spain after representing the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup.
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Scaloni says Messi is training with Argentina squad and could feature in warm-up matches
Lionel Messi is recovering well from the muscle strain he suffered during Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia Union and may play a part in Argentina's final World Cup friendlies against Honduras and Iceland.
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Eleven transfer targets Xabi Alonso could assess as Chelsea players head to World Cup
With Chelsea's transfer window set to open during the World Cup, newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso will have the chance to assess potential signings including Marcus Rashford, Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz alongside eleven current Blues already in the squads.
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Seventeen World Cup players Manchester United and Michael Carrick are monitoring this summer
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, working with director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada, will use the 2026 World Cup to assess potential signings. Seventeen reported targets — including Rafael Leao, Aurelien Tchouameni and Alexis Mac Allister — are set to feature in the tournament.
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Grealish's Everton loan ends with Aston Villa return emerging as likeliest summer destination
Jack Grealish's season-long loan at Everton has ended after a stress fracture cut his campaign short, leaving his Manchester City future unresolved. A permanent return to boyhood club Aston Villa is now being discussed as the most realistic next step.
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Rashford's Old Trafford future bleak as United weigh midfield and striker options
Manchester United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson for an initial £35 million while Marcus Rashford's return looks increasingly unlikely, with Barcelona set to decline their £26 million purchase option and United unwilling to accommodate his £325,000-a-week wages.
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Ten Years Together: Margotton and Lizarazu Celebrate Their Anniversary Live from Nantes
On May 28, 2025, during France's friendly against Côte d'Ivoire at the Beaujoire stadium, commentators Grégoire Margotton and Bixente Lizarazu marked ten years of working together on air — exactly in the stadium where their partnership began in May 2016.
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Real Madrid Ready to Offer Bayern Munich €150 Million for Michael Olise
Florentino Perez has publicly announced his intention to submit a record offer of €150 million for a player competing in the UEFA Champions League. According to Spanish media, the target is French international Michael Olise, who is under contract with Bayern Munich.
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Vitinha and João Neves to Real Madrid: PSG shuts door on any negotiation
Florentino Perez mentioned a €150 million offer for a top-tier midfielder, drawing attention to PSG's Portuguese players. The Paris club responded unambiguously: no offer will be considered.
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