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France suffer defeat to Ivory Coast but remain calm ahead of World Cup
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in Nantes on Thursday in a World Cup 2026 warm-up match. Tchouameni and Cherki played down the defeat ahead of the Blues' tournament opener.
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Mourinho wants to bring Calafiori to Real Madrid despite Arsenal contract until 2029
According to the Mirror and Sky Germany, José Mourinho, tipped for the Real Madrid job, wishes to recruit Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is under contract with Arsenal until 2029 and valued at €55 million.
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Carragher, Johnson and fellow Liverpool legends cast doubt on Iraola appointment
Three Liverpool legends have publicly questioned whether Andoni Iraola is the right choice to manage the club, with Jamie Carragher arguing Xabi Alonso would have been the superior candidate and Glen Johnson raising concerns about the step up from Bournemouth.
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France suffer first friendly defeat under Deschamps as Ivory Coast stun Blues in Nantes
France lost to Ivory Coast on Thursday evening at La Beaujoire, marking the first friendly defeat of the Deschamps era for the World Cup runners-up, just ten days before their Euro 2024 campaign begins.
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FFF needs World Cup 2026 semi-final to avoid losses
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo acknowledged that the FFF, which posted a deficit of €8.7 million, is counting on a deep run by Les Bleus at the 2026 World Cup to restore its finances.
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Trabzonspor in daily contact with Onana as Heaton signs new United deal
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has confirmed the Turkish club speak with Andre Onana every day as they pursue a permanent deal, while Manchester United have handed third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton a new one-year contract.
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Monreal backs Tonali signing as Sheringham floats Alexander-Arnold move to Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has endorsed a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, saying it would give the Premier League champions the best midfield in the world. Ex-England striker Teddy Sheringham has also raised the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold joining from Real Madrid.
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Amorim's past praise for Mateus Fernandes fuels Man Utd's £80m pursuit
Manchester United are targeting West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers valuing the 21-year-old Portuguese international at £80 million. Ruben Amorim previously lauded Fernandes during their time together at Sporting CP, adding weight to United's reported interest.
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Ebrima Tunkara, Barcelona's 16-year-old gem already coveted across Europe
Sixteen-year-old attacking midfielder Ebrima Tunkara, trained at La Masia, has caught the attention of Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus after providing three assists at the U17 Euros. Barcelona, where he is contracted until 2029, intends to keep him.
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Super Rugby's New Zealand clubs all post double-digit crowd growth for second straight year
All five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises have recorded more than 10 per cent attendance growth in 2026, building on similar gains the previous season. CEO Jack Mesley credited focused work on matchday experience, with Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium selling out five consecutive Crusaders games.
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Ivory Coast stun France 2-1 as Spain held by Iraq in World Cup warm-ups
Guéla Doué scored and assisted the winner as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in Nantes on Thursday, while Spain — missing Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams — were held 1-1 at home by Iraq in La Coruña.
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Russell backed to end Antonelli's winning run at Monaco Grand Prix
Former F1 presenter Will Buxton believes the Monaco Grand Prix suits George Russell's driving style and could be the race where he halts team-mate Kimi Antonelli's four-win streak in the 2026 championship.
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King Green meets finish-specialist McKinney at UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Alan 'King' Green and Terrance McKinney have been booked for a lightweight clash at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Green carries a three-fight win streak into his 31st UFC appearance, while McKinney has never once been taken to a decision in 26 professional bouts.
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Japan abandons Tigres training ground in Monterrey over poor pitch conditions
Japan's national team has relocated its World Cup training base in Monterrey from UANL Tigres' facility to rivals Rayados de Monterrey's El Barrial ground after players found the original pitch uneven and scarred by patches of dirt.
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Ralf Schumacher weds Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne in St Tropez ceremony
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Germany analyst Ralf Schumacher has married Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne in St Tropez. The couple, who went public in July 2024 and announced their engagement in February 2026, shared emotional tributes on social media to mark the occasion.
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Cherki starts and scores against Ivory Coast, Deschamps faces a tough dilemma
Playing as number 10 in the absence of Dembélé during the warm-up match against Ivory Coast in Nantes, Rayan Cherki opened the scoring and dominated France's attacking play, complicating Didier Deschamps' plans just weeks before the World Cup.
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Slipper chases first Brumbies title as Wellington qualifier looms against Hurricanes
James Slipper, the most-capped Super Rugby player in history, says winning a title with the Brumbies is the driving force behind his desire to keep playing, as the Canberra side face a daunting 0-21 record against Kiwi teams in New Zealand ahead of Friday's qualifying final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
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Jock Campbell eyes Wallabies recall after rediscovering pace that had him worried
Queensland Reds fullback Jock Campbell, 31, says his speed has returned after hamstring and back issues disrupted his off-season, putting him back in contention for Australia's home Tests against Ireland, France and Italy next month.
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TKO Group to pay out second consecutive $150M dividend as UFC revenues hit record highs
TKO Group Holdings will distribute another $150 million to Class A common stockholders on June 30, marking the second straight quarter of dividend payouts. The announcement comes as TKO projects full-year 2026 revenues of up to $5.775 billion.
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Carragher warns Liverpool that Iraola appointment carries 'dangerous' Klopp-chasing risk
Jamie Carragher has cautioned Liverpool over their decision to hire Andoni Iraola, arguing the Spaniard has been fast-tracked into one of football's most demanding roles and that building a managerial profile around replicating Jürgen Klopp's style is a flawed strategy.
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