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Kane backs Tuchel's harsh verdict as England eye Argentina semifinal
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after the England manager called his side 'lucky' in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting Tuchel's blunt criticism is designed to unlock a higher level from the squad ahead of a semifinal against Argentina.
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Scotland and Wales edge through to fifth-place final as Australia stumble at Junior World Championship
Scotland defeated Argentina 44-26 and Wales survived a late scare to beat Australia 38-36 in Tbilisi, setting up an all-British Isles fifth-place final at the World Rugby Junior Championship in Georgia.
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Erasmus targets Argentina Test for Feinberg-Mngomezulu's Springbok comeback
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could return to the Springbok squad in time for the August 8 Test against Argentina, giving the flyhalf one match to prove his fitness before the All Blacks arrive for the Greatest Rivalry Tour.
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Infantino confirms Trump will present World Cup trophy despite missing every match so far
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed Donald Trump will appear at the World Cup final trophy ceremony on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, attributing the U.S. president's absence from all matches to his other presidential duties.
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Schmidt names three fresh faces for Italy farewell as winless Wallabies chase history
Joe Schmidt has made three changes to his Australia squad for next Saturday's Test against Italy in Perth, his final match in charge, as the Wallabies look to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss record of any Wallabies head coach.
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PSG extends partnership with Nike until 2037 for €100 million per year
Six years ahead of their current agreement's expiration, PSG and Nike have agreed to an extension through 2037. The new contract increases Paris's annual compensation from €60 million to €100 million.
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Two-time champion Moreno faces TUF 33 winner Morales at Noche UFC 4 to halt three-fight slide
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, on a run of two consecutive losses, will meet unbeaten TUF 33 winner Joseph Morales at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Sorloth's girlfriend speaks out after death threats follow Norway's World Cup exit
Lena Selnes, girlfriend of Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth, has shared screenshots of death threats and abuse directed at her and her partner following Norway's 4-1 quarter-final defeat to England at the 2026 World Cup.
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O'Hara shrugs off car break-in as Bellingham seals England's World Cup semi-final spot
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara had his car broken into and his bag and iPad stolen during England's 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway, but responded defiantly on X, saying he could 'replace a window' but not Jude Bellingham's winning goal.
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McKinney disputes UFC 329 stoppage after Green's last-second knockout: 'Ref should have let it go to next round'
Terrance McKinney has questioned referee Kerry Hatley's decision to stop his UFC 329 bout with King Green with just two seconds left in Round 1, after Green landed a body shot and follow-up punches to seal a controversial knockout win.
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Bellingham clutches shoulder in World Cup quarter-final as England face Argentina next
Jude Bellingham was visibly in discomfort with his left shoulder during and after England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway at Hard Rock Stadium, raising fitness concerns ahead of a semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta.
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Arsenal push for quick Julian Alvarez deal after PSG shut door on Barcola move
Arsenal have made Julian Alvarez their primary attacking target this summer and are pushing to finalise a deal before pre-season, after PSG confirmed Bradley Barcola is unavailable for transfer.
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Southampton hand permanent role to Spygate intern despite play-off expulsion
Will Salt, the intern at the centre of Southampton's Spygate scandal, has been offered a permanent position within the Saints academy after head coach Tonda Eckert ordered him to spy on Championship rivals including Middlesbrough.
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Haaland praises Bellingham as 'world class' after brace sends England to World Cup semis
Erling Haaland paid tribute to Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid midfielder scored his second consecutive brace to eliminate Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, calling him 'one of the best players in the world'.
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Steveson dismisses Hokit's trash talk after dominant UFC 329 heavyweight debut
Gable Steveson made a swift first-round statement at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, stopping Elisha Ellison on Saturday, then calmly brushed aside rival prospect Josh Hokit's social media barbs while setting his sights on interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane.
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Real Madrid face late-July deadline to secure Vinicius Junior contract extension
Real Madrid will meet Vinicius Junior's camp in late July to resume contract talks, with club sources cautiously optimistic despite a previously rejected offer. Failure to agree before January 1 would allow the Brazilian to open negotiations with foreign clubs.
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United set for double sell-on windfall as Garnacho exit looms and Greenwood transfer agreed
Manchester United stand to earn significant sell-on fees from two former players this summer. Chelsea are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho for around £42.5m, while Fenerbahce have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to €42m for Mason Greenwood from Marseille.
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Kane plays peacemaker as Bellingham fires back at Tuchel over 'lucky' England win
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism of England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, insisting the head coach is simply trying to raise standards — but Jude Bellingham had already hit back sharply at his manager's remarks.
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Kane admits England have shown their best only in glimpses after reaching World Cup semi-final
Harry Kane acknowledged England have yet to hit top gear at the 2026 World Cup despite reaching the semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta after a hard-fought extra-time win over Norway.
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Grella's 'ugly daughter' jibe leads chorus of criticism at England despite World Cup semi-final place
Former Leeds and Brentford forward Mike Grella delivered a scathing verdict on England's 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway, saying praising the display was like telling 'the world's ugliest daughter' she is beautiful. Troy Deeney echoed the criticism, questioning England's control and late tactical changes.
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