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Tuchel will not block England players from completing transfers during World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will allow England players to finalise transfer deals while on World Cup duty, provided negotiations do not take place on matchdays or the day before. Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers, and John Stones are among those linked with summer moves.
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Ancelotti announces possible return of Neymar to group training next week
Absent from the Brazil squad since October 2023 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Neymar could rejoin the Brazilian group as early as next week if his MRI scan proves conclusive, according to Carlo Ancelotti.
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Dalot reveals Ronaldo warned him a Man United striker lacked the fire to succeed
Diogo Dalot has recalled Cristiano Ronaldo telling him during their 2021-22 season together at Manchester United that a fellow striker 'wasn't gonna make it' — because he failed to chase a hat-trick after scoring twice in one game.
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Messi vows to play 'until I can't anymore' as injury clouds World Cup preparations
Lionel Messi, turning 39 this month and facing what is widely expected to be his final World Cup, says he will keep playing as long as his body allows — though a hamstring problem has disrupted his build-up to the 2026 tournament.
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Fabio Gurgel documentary in production thirty years after iconic WVC 3 final
BJJ legend and former UFC fighter Fabio Gurgel has confirmed a career documentary is in production, inspired by a backstage reunion with Mark Kerr at the 30th Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in California. The project traces his journey from vale tudo pioneer to building a 300-school global academy.
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Richards ruled out as USA face Germany in final World Cup warm-up at Soldier Field
Chris Richards, the United States' first-choice centre back, will miss Saturday's pre-tournament friendly against Germany at Soldier Field after damaging ankle ligaments last month, leaving coach Mauricio Pochettino short of his most important defender ahead of the World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Kane will be managed carefully through England's World Cup campaign
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane will not be required to play every minute of England's World Cup campaign this summer, with the Bayern Munich striker set to receive just 45 minutes in Saturday's friendly against New Zealand.
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Tuchel voices pitch concerns ahead of England's friendly against New Zealand in Tampa
Thomas Tuchel says he is 'a little bit worried and concerned' about the patchwork pitch at Raymond James Stadium ahead of England's World Cup warm-up against New Zealand on Saturday, though he insists it will not affect his team selection.
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USA reach Bordeaux quarter-finals with two wins as South Africa stumble on day one
The United States went unbeaten on the opening day of the SVNS Bordeaux season finale, beating Spain and Australia 19-17 to qualify for the quarter-finals and keep alive their hopes of finishing in the top eight of the World Championship standings.
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Stuart Hogg starts for Montpellier against Lyon in first Top 14 appearance since January
Stuart Hogg returns to the starting XV for Montpellier in Saturday's final Top 14 round away to Lyon, his first start in five months after a thigh injury sustained in January. The 33-year-old's comeback coincides with Montpellier's push to secure second place and automatic semi-final qualification.
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Fenerbahce agree personal terms with Greenwood, triggering potential £19m United windfall
Fenerbahce presidential candidate Hakan Safi has announced a four-year personal terms agreement with Mason Greenwood, potentially activating Manchester United's 40 per cent sell-on clause from his £26m move to Marseille in 2024.
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McLaren fined €30,000 after taped-over button delayed Norris car recovery in Monaco
McLaren have been handed a €30,000 fine after stewards ruled the team covered the mandatory clutch disengagement button on Lando Norris's car with tape, preventing marshals from moving the stricken MCL40 and forcing a red flag during second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Iran's World Cup squad granted US visas ten days before Los Angeles opener
Iran's football squad has been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official confirmed on Friday, clearing a major obstacle just ten days before their Group G opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
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Eddie Hearn vows to block Tom Aspinall from fighting on current UFC contract
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who began managing UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall earlier this year, says he will refuse to let Aspinall defend his title against Alex Pereira or Ciryl Gane under the terms of his existing contract, calling the pay structure 'outrageous'.
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Wales drop points in Montenegro draw to stay level at top of World Cup qualifying group
Wales were held to a 1-1 draw by Montenegro in Podgorica, leaving them level on 11 points with the Czech Republic in Women's World Cup qualifying Group B1. Hannah Cain's first-half penalty was cancelled out by Jasna Djokovic's 79th-minute equaliser.
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Caroline Weir hat-trick fires Scotland to 6-0 win over Israel as Cuthbert suffers knee injury
Caroline Weir scored a hat-trick and created the opener as Scotland thrashed Israel 6-0 in Budapest to strengthen their grip on top spot in Women's World Cup qualifying Group B4, though the victory was tempered by a potentially serious knee injury to Erin Cuthbert.
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McLaren unveils MCL-HY hypercar on Monaco superyacht ahead of Le Mans return
McLaren formally revealed its MCL-HY hypercar in Monte Carlo by mounting it on the deck of a 73-metre superyacht sailing through Port Hercule. The car will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans from 2026, marking the brand's first serious endurance effort since its 1995 Le Mans victory.
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France Women Beat Poland to Provisionally Top World Cup Qualifying Group
Goals from Malard (47') and Baltimore (63') gave France a 2-0 victory in Gdansk and a two-point lead over the Netherlands in Group A2 of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
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Starmer demands FIFA reverse World Cup water bottle ban, calling it a 'money grab'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticised FIFA's decision to ban reusable water bottles from World Cup 2026 stadiums, calling the policy change wrong and financially motivated. FIFA reversed a previous ruling that had permitted empty transparent bottles of up to one litre.
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Belal Muhammad weighs in at 170.5 lbs for UFC Vegas 118 return against Bonfim
Belal Muhammad tips the scales at 170.5 pounds ahead of his UFC Vegas 118 main event against Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday. One fighter, Junior Tafa, missed weight by half a pound and will face a financial penalty.
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