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McGregor ranks Makhachev above Khabib in UFC GOAT list ahead of Philadelphia title defence
Conor McGregor has placed Islam Makhachev above Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier in his all-time UFC rankings, citing Makhachev's superior finish rate, two-division titles, and four lightweight title defences.
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Krylov warns Whittaker's light heavyweight debut will end like Adesanya's failed title bid
Nikita Krylov has predicted Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight will mirror Israel Adesanya's unsuccessful 2021 title challenge rather than Alex Pereira's championship run, ahead of their UFC 329 clash on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Desailly urges Barcola to reject Arsenal move as Gunners chase left-winger with £250m budget
French legend Marcel Desailly has publicly told PSG winger Bradley Barcola to stay in Paris rather than join Arsenal, complicating the Gunners' pursuit of a left-winger as they prepare to defend their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Before France-Morocco, Atlas Lions Resurrect Ghost Penalties Row from 2022
On the eve of the quarter-final against France, Morocco's coaching staff publicly demands referees « up to the task », reviving the controversy over two penalties not awarded during the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar.
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Wainiqolo's 17 defenders beaten and Jordan's try record headline Nations Championship round one stats
Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo beat 17 defenders — more than double any other player — while Will Jordan's brace moved him to within two tries of the All Blacks' all-time record as the Nations Championship opened with 12 nations in action.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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Pulisic breaks social media silence to thank fans after USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium
Christian Pulisic posted a message on Instagram thanking supporters following the United States' elimination from the World Cup, days after his subdued postgame comments drew criticism. The AC Milan forward failed to score in four matches, managing just two shots on target and one assist.
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Pato O'Ward walks away from Formula 1 ambitions to commit fully to IndyCar
Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward has declared he is no longer interested in a Formula 1 reserve role, saying he has asked to be released from all F1 obligations and is fully focused on IndyCar, where he is contracted through at least 2027.
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McGregor dismisses Gaethje as a 'bum' and targets triple crown ahead of UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor has shut down talk of a fight with new lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, mocking his UFC 300 loss to Max Holloway, while setting his sights on a historic third UFC title at Wednesday's UFC 329 media day.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday for England's first World Cup win in 60 years
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested a bank holiday on Friday 25 July could follow an England World Cup victory, but refused to confirm plans before the final. England face Norway in a quarter-final in Miami on Saturday after beating Mexico 3-2.
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Sesko signals return to fitness after shin injury cut short his debut Man United season
Benjamin Sesko has posted on Instagram that he is back in preparation after a shin injury ruled him out of Manchester United's final three Premier League matches. The Slovenian striker scored 11 league goals in his first season at Old Trafford following his £73m move from RB Leipzig.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan as top contender and tells him to stop 'tickling people' in RAF
Ahead of his UFC 329 bout against Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett publicly discounted Arman Tsarukyan as a legitimate lightweight title contender, criticising his lack of UFC activity and his focus on freestyle wrestling in the RAF promotion.
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FIFA rejects France's appeal to clear Olise after Trump secured Balogun reprieve
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's appeal to have his caution rescinded — a decision that contrasts sharply with the governing body's intervention to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban at Donald Trump's request.
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Bieber, Madonna and Coldplay headline World Cup final show that BBC will skip
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Coldplay and BTS are confirmed for an 11-minute halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium — but the BBC and ITV are expected to air first-half analysis instead of broadcasting the performance.
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Neymar weighs full retirement within days after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has confirmed he is retiring from international football after Brazil were eliminated in the last 16 by an Erling Haaland-inspired Norway at the World Cup. Reports in Brazil now suggest the 34-year-old is also considering ending his club career entirely.
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Lille signs Basar Önal for €9.5m, Strasbourg lands Del Blanco
Lille officially announced the arrival of Turkish winger Basar Önal from NEC Nimègue for €9.5 million, while Strasbourg secured Argentine left-back Mateo Del Blanco for €2.4 million.
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Akliouche to PSG: Monaco Rejects Offer Deemed €15–20M Too Low
PSG submitted a €35 million proposal for Maghnes Akliouche, but AS Monaco rejected it firmly. The Monégasque club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, warned there will be no deal below the player's true value.
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Rafael Márquez named Mexico head coach to lead El Tri into 2030 World Cup
The Mexican Football Federation has appointed former Barcelona captain Rafael Márquez as national team head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre after Mexico's round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 47-year-old is expected to make his managerial debut during the September international window.
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Whittaker ends 12-year middleweight chapter with light heavyweight debut at UFC 329
Robert Whittaker steps up to light heavyweight for the first time in over a decade when he faces Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The former middleweight champion says a less brutal weight cut has revitalised his career and extended his desire to keep fighting.
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Yan Xiaonan faces four-fight winning streak Gomes in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan returns to the octagon for the first time in over a year when she faces surging contender Denise Gomes in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
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