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Shakira, Katy Perry and Michael Bublé to headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies
FIFA's first three-host World Cup will open with separate ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto and Los Angeles on 11-13 June. Shakira and Burna Boy headline in Mexico, Michael Bublé leads Canada's show, and Katy Perry tops the bill in the United States.
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Eblen rematches Kasanganay for interim PFL middleweight title after van Steenis injury
Costello van Steenis has been forced out of PFL Austin on July 18 with an injury, prompting the PFL to book an interim middleweight title fight between Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
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Bayern Munich target Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha in summer transfer pursuit
Bayern Munich are exploring a move for Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha, with manager Vincent Kompany driving interest in the teenager who made 29 appearances for the Reds last season. Liverpool, who hold Ngumoha under contract until 2028, have no intention of selling.
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Mark Bosnich ruptures quadricep saving penalty at World Cup promotional event
Former Manchester United and Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich, 54, will require surgery after rupturing his quadricep while saving a penalty during a celebrity shootout ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Left out of Champions League final by Luis Enrique, Zaïre-Emery pays the price for his versatility at PSG
Despite being PSG's most-used player this season with 54 appearances across all competitions, Warren Zaïre-Emery was not in Luis Enrique's starting lineup for the Champions League final against Arsenal.
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Norway's Viking photo for 2026 World Cup sparks Scandinavian controversy
Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Norway posed in Viking costumes for its official team photo. Norwegian journalists and academics strongly criticized the staging, which head coach Stale Solbakken refused to comment on.
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New York mayor to challenge FIFA over water bottle ban at World Cup venues
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to seek answers from FIFA after the governing body reversed its own policy and banned fans from bringing water bottles into World Cup stadiums, raising health concerns given the expected summer heat.
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Tom Clarkson emerges as Leinster's tighthead future as Furlong faces World Cup fitness race
Thomas Clarkson's breakthrough 2024/25 season — 19 Leinster appearances, a URC title, eight Ireland caps and a Lions call-up — has positioned the 26-year-old as the province's long-term answer at tighthead, with Tadhg Furlong's availability for the Rugby World Cup now in doubt.
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Hamilton leads Ferrari to Monaco FP2 1-2 as Norris exits early with mechanical trouble
Lewis Hamilton topped second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.026s, edging team-mate Charles Leclerc by 0.111s to give Ferrari a 1-2 in both Friday sessions. Lando Norris's day ended prematurely after a problem sent his McLaren into the Nouvelle Chicane escape road.
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Norris offers race-worn Canadian GP helmet in prize draw for Stewart's dementia charity
Lando Norris has launched a prize draw giving fans the chance to win his race-worn helmet from the Canadian Grand Prix, with all proceeds going to Race Against Dementia, the charity founded by three-time F1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
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Hamilton leads Ferrari to FP2 1-2 at Monaco as Norris retires early
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.026s, leading team-mate Charles Leclerc in a second consecutive Ferrari 1-2 on Friday. Lando Norris ended his session early after an issue with his McLaren sent him into the Nouvelle Chicane escape road.
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak signals stability and fresh direction as Guardiola era ends at City
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak used his annual address to reassure supporters that the club will continue to grow under new management, pledging ongoing investment from owner Sheikh Mansour and insisting the post-Guardiola transition is firmly under control.
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Slot turns down Fulham approach days after Liverpool sacking
Arne Slot has rejected an approach from Fulham to become their new head coach, less than a week after being dismissed by Liverpool. The 47-year-old, who won the Premier League in his debut season at Anfield, is said to be waiting for the right opportunity.
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Starmer condemns Fifa's refillable water bottle ban at World Cup as 'wrong and about money'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticised Fifa's decision to ban fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums, calling the policy wrong and commercially motivated. The ban reverses a previous rule that permitted empty, transparent bottles of up to one litre.
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Ponsonby credits belief and World Cup hunger for Trailfinders' historic semi-final place
New Zealand hooker Georgia Ponsonby scored twice as Trailfinders Women beat defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury 41-39, booking the London club's first-ever semi-final berth and ending the champions' winning run stretching back to November 2024.
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Van Steenis injury forces Eblen into interim title fight against Kasanganay at PFL Austin
PFL middleweight champion Costello van Steenis has been ruled out of his July 18 rematch with Johnny Eblen at PFL Austin. Eblen will now face Impa Kasanganay for a second time, with an interim title on the line at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
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World Cup 2026 opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The expanded 48-team tournament runs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, concluding with the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
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Spain captain Claudia Pena signs new Harlequins deal after standout PWR season
Claudia Pena, the 21-year-old Spain captain, has committed to Harlequins for another season after scoring 47 points in the 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby campaign and earning a PWR Player of the Year nomination.
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RC Lens prepares summer transfer window despite Pierre Sage's surprise departure
After Pierre Sage's unexpected resignation, RC Lens is pressing ahead with its summer transfer window with several departures confirmed — including Saint-Maximin to Charlotte in MLS — and recruits already secured, including Thorgan Hazard.
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United close in on Ederson as Rashford future hinges on Barcelona's June 15 deadline
Manchester United are finalising a £39m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the signing expected before pre-season. Meanwhile, Barcelona have until June 15 to trigger their £26m option on Marcus Rashford, though the Catalan club are expected to pass after securing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
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