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Hattan Alsaif's TKO debut headlines first female MMA main event in Saudi Arabia
Hattan Alsaif marked her professional debut with a second-round TKO over Dania Ouhachi at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh on Friday, headlining the first ever all-female main event in Saudi Arabian MMA history.
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New Portugal boss Jesus tells Ronaldo he must earn his place after World Cup exit
Jorge Jesus, appointed as Portugal head coach following Roberto Martinez's departure, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo remains wanted internationally but stopped short of guaranteeing him a call-up, saying selection will depend on form and what Ronaldo himself decides.
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New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus refuses to rule out Ronaldo international return
Jorge Jesus, appointed Portugal manager after their World Cup 2026 exit, says Cristiano Ronaldo's international career is not finished — and he will call up the 39-year-old if he is fit and eligible.
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Tielemans injured in warm-up, misses Belgium vs Spain World Cup quarter-final
Belgium suffer a major blow before their 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Spain: Youri Tielemans, set to start in midfield, was injured during the warm-up.
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Man United's £38m Ederson signing in doubt after knee issue emerges in medical
Manchester United are reportedly set to abandon their £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after an underlying knee problem was flagged during a medical examination in the UK, though some reports suggest the deal is still alive.
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Nicksick downplays Strickland-Kape social media feud as title fight looms for flyweight
Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick has dismissed the backstage incident with manager Ali Abdelaziz at UFC Vegas 119 as a minor disagreement, while acknowledging he needs to do more to smooth tensions between teammates Sean Strickland and Manel Kape.
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Konsa backs himself to silence Haaland as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Ezri Konsa has expressed full confidence in his ability to contain Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, noting Haaland has failed to score in his last four matches against Aston Villa.
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Tielemans ruled out in warm-up as Belgium hand Vanaken start against Spain
Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final starting XI against Spain after picking up an injury in the warm-up, with Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken named as his replacement just 12 minutes before kick-off.
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Tielemans ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain minutes before kick-off
Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain through injury, with Hans Vanaken named as his late replacement in the starting XI.
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Spain face Belgium in 2026 World Cup quarter-final with a semi against France at stake
Spain and Belgium meet at SoFi Stadium in the second quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. The winner advances to face Didier Deschamps' France in the semi-finals.
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Manchester United abandon £38m Ederson transfer after knee injury concern emerges
Manchester United have walked away from a £38million deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, more than a month after agreeing personal terms, with an underlying knee injury understood to have ended the move.
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Burnley appoint Nicky Hayen on three-year deal after Craig Bellamy talks collapse
Burnley have named Belgian coach Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with the former Club Brugge title-winner joining from Genk after the club's pursuit of Wales manager Craig Bellamy broke down.
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Oyarzabal shuts down Barcelona move with blunt 'I'm where I want to be'
Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has emphatically ruled out a transfer to Barcelona, telling El Chiringuito that rejecting the Blaugrana is entirely possible and that San Sebastián is where he intends to stay.
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Jorge Jesus warns Ronaldo: performance first, not name
Named Portugal manager after the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup, Jorge Jesus made clear at his press conference that Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will receive no special treatment. No status guarantees a place in the starting XI.
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Davidson defends safety-car finish at Silverstone, invoking Abu Dhabi 2021 rules row
Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson has backed the decision to end the British Grand Prix behind the safety car, arguing that regulations must be applied consistently — drawing a direct parallel with the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi finale.
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McGregor's UFC 329 return shatters all-time gate record with $25 million in ticket sales
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed on Friday that UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has set a new promotion gate record of approximately $25 million in ticket sales, surpassing the previous high of $22 million set at the Sphere.
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Manchester United eye Neco Williams as Forest full-back attracts Premier League interest
Manchester United and Newcastle United have both registered interest in Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams, according to BBC Sport. The Wales international, 25, is contracted at the City Ground until 2029 but his future remains uncertain.
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Bouaddi targeted on social media after France-Morocco: "I don't regret my choice"
After Morocco's defeat to France (0-2) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi faced a wave of online mockery over his decision to represent the Lions of the Atlas rather than the Blues.
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Mbappe plays down ankle scare as England sweat over Guehi ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe was substituted as a precaution in France's 2-0 win over Morocco but insists he is fine, while England face a defensive injury crisis with Marc Guehi doubtful and Reece James still working his way back from a hamstring problem.
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Michael Oliver named referee for Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles
Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with a semi-final berth against France or Morocco on the line.
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