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Sam Matterface: the ITV voice of England's World Cup 2026 run and the controversy that followed him
Sam Matterface has been ITV's lead commentator throughout England's run at World Cup 2026, but the 48-year-old is no stranger to scrutiny — most notably after his Euro 2020 semi-final remarks drew 68 Ofcom complaints.
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Kane sparks social media storm after praising Trump at press conference
On the eve of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, Harry Kane confirmed he played golf with Donald Trump eighteen months ago and praised the American president's level. The England captain's remarks triggered a wave of online criticism.
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Arsenal weigh return for Mavropanos after West Ham's relegation cuts his price
Arsenal are considering re-signing centre-back Dinos Mavropanos, three years after selling him to Stuttgart for £5m. The 28-year-old won West Ham's Player of the Year award despite their relegation to the Championship.
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Klopp agrees with DFB to succeed Nagelsmann as Germany head coach
Two years after leaving Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp is set to become Germany's national team manager. The DFB announced that an agreement has been reached on the essential points of the contract, subject to Red Bull's approval.
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Moodie injury forces Springboks to hand Ethan Hooker a Test start against Scotland
Canan Moodie has been ruled out of South Africa's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, with Sharks wing Ethan Hooker drafted into the starting XV. Scotland have also lost lock Alex Samuel to a knee injury ahead of the Pretoria clash.
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McGregor brings his four children to UFC 329 after they missed his broken leg in 2021
Conor McGregor has revealed his four children will attend UFC 329 on Saturday to watch him fight Max Holloway — the first time any of them will see him compete live. McGregor said he was relieved none of them witnessed his gruesome leg break against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
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Courtois requests year-long Belgium sabbatical after tearful World Cup exit against Spain
Thibaut Courtois has asked Belgium for a one-year break from international football following their 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, in which he was substituted with a thigh injury and replacement Senne Lammens conceded the decisive late goal.
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Courtois backs Real Madrid's summer rebuild and new manager: 'Now it's up to us'
Thibaut Courtois has publicly endorsed Real Madrid's summer overhaul, expressing confidence in the club's new signings and incoming manager. The Belgian goalkeeper's call for collective responsibility signals unity ahead of the new season.
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Vowles admits Williams development rate falls short and launches two-week review
Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded the team's current rate of car development is insufficient to climb the F1 grid, triggering an intensive two-week review of its upgrade programme following a difficult British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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Fiji's Kuruvoli handed permanent red card for kicking Genge as England lead 35-3 at half-time
Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was permanently sent off by referee Hollie Davidson after kicking Ellis Genge in the chest during the Nations Championship clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium, compounding a miserable first half that left Fiji trailing England 35-3.
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McGregor returns to UFC after five years out: net worth, Man United bid and presidency plans explained
Conor McGregor ends a five-year absence from the Octagon to face Max Holloway in Las Vegas, having spent his hiatus selling a whiskey brand for £450m, floating a Manchester United takeover bid, and eyeing the Irish presidency.
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Debutant Jansen scores on his first Ireland start as Farrell's side edge Japan 36-20
Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try as Andy Farrell's side claimed a 36-20 bonus-point Nations Championship win over Japan in Newcastle, keeping Ireland perfect through two matches in the Northern Hemisphere group.
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Jayden Adams, South African midfielder at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25
Jayden Adams, midfielder for Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns, has died suddenly just days after South Africa's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. He was 25 years old.
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Deschamps Severely Reprimands Player for Repeated Lateness Before Spain Semifinal
Two days before facing Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, Didier Deschamps firmly disciplined a player guilty of a second late arrival to the team bus, according to L'Équipe. The Blues, unbeaten in six matches, are targeting a third consecutive final.
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Pereira targets November MSG return after interim heavyweight title defeat
Alex Pereira is eyeing a spot on the UFC's yet-to-be-announced November card at Madison Square Garden, his first fight since being knocked out by Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14. The Brazilian has ruled out returning to light heavyweight and will compete exclusively at heavyweight going forward.
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Ken Bates, the man who saved Chelsea for £1 in 1982, dies aged 94 in Monaco
Ken Bates, the former owner and chairman of Chelsea and Leeds United, has died aged 94. Chelsea confirmed he passed away peacefully in Monaco, surrounded by his wife and family.
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BBC and ITV confirm full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026
BBC Sport and ITV Sport have revealed their complete broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Notable names include Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy for the BBC, while Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance as an ITV analyst on 20 June.
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Bellingham, Rice and Guehi among England players one booking from semi-final ban
Four England players are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, after picking up yellow cards in the knockout rounds. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly must all avoid a booking to remain eligible for the semi-finals.
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Bulked-up Harry Amass pushes to fill United's left-back void ahead of pre-season
Harry Amass has returned to first-team training at Carrington visibly stronger after a summer in the gym, as the 19-year-old bids to capitalise on Manchester United's left-back vacancy with Luke Shaw out of contract next summer.
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Alonso warns F1 cars could drop below F2 power levels at Spa-Francorchamps
Fernando Alonso has cautioned that the new F1 cars may run with zero battery deployment for an entire minute through Spa's second sector, leaving them producing less power than a Formula 2 car during the Belgian Grand Prix.
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