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Terry Butcher warns social media pressure is crushing young England World Cup stars
Speaking at the London premiere of ITV documentary 'Butcher: Invisible Wounds', former England captain Terry Butcher said today's players face far harsher scrutiny than his generation did, and urged them to seek support beyond their coaching staff.
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Leah Keane weds Taylor Harwood-Bellis as family navigates Caragh's lupus battle
Roy Keane walked daughter Leah down the aisle at a Wiltshire ceremony this week as she married Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the second Keane child to wed within months. The celebrations come as daughter Caragh continues to manage lupus, diagnosed in 2021.
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South Africa and Fiji drawn together as SVNS World Championship title race reaches Bordeaux finale
South Africa lead the SVNS World Championship standings by four points from Argentina heading into the Bordeaux finale on June 5-7, but the Blitzboks face a demanding Pool A draw that includes Fiji, Great Britain and Kenya.
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Ex-Spurs midfielder Sandro backs Van Hecke to partner Van de Ven at Tottenham
Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has urged new head coach Roberto De Zerbi to sign Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke this summer, arguing the 25-year-old's familiarity with De Zerbi's system makes him an ideal partner for Micky van de Ven as Spurs overhaul their defence.
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Mourinho's Real Madrid overhaul puts Alexander-Arnold's starting place under threat
Jose Mourinho is set to return as Real Madrid manager and oversee at least five squad changes, with reports suggesting both defence and midfield will be overhauled — a development that could affect Trent Alexander-Arnold's role at the Bernabeu.
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Switzerland fly to USA without Embolo as ESTA review delays striker's World Cup arrival
Switzerland travelled to the United States for the 2026 World Cup without striker Breel Embolo after his ESTA travel authorisation was placed under further review. The Swiss Football Association expect the 29-year-old, their top goalscorer, to join the squad in Los Angeles by Wednesday.
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Binotto claims Audi has fourth-best chassis but engine gap won't close until 2028
Audi team principal Mattia Binotto says GPS data and driver feedback from the opening rounds of the 2026 season indicate the R26 has the fourth-best chassis on the grid, placing it behind Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren — though he acknowledges the power unit remains a significant weakness.
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Gaethje embraces 5-to-1 underdog role ahead of Topuria lightweight title fight at UFC White House
Justin Gaethje is a heavy betting underdog against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House on June 14, but the two-time interim lightweight champion is drawing inspiration from the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' as he pursues what may be his final shot at an undisputed UFC title.
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Lego's FIFA World Cup 2026 sets arrive as tournament opener approaches
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off on June 11, Lego has released a range of official sets including a 2,842-piece trophy build and player-specific Football Highlights sets featuring Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and others.
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DR Congo face Ronaldo and World Cup debut amid Ebola outbreak disruption
DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but their preparations have been severely disrupted by an Ebola outbreak that forced the cancellation of a training camp in Kinshasa and a friendly against Chile.
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Scholes backs Rashford move to Arsenal as Manchester United seek summer exit
Paul Scholes has endorsed Arsenal as the ideal destination for Marcus Rashford, saying it would be a 'great move for both parties' after Barcelona's option to sign the forward permanently looks set to go unused.
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Manchester United contact West Ham over Mateus Fernandes as Ederson deal nears completion
Manchester United have agreed a £39.8million package to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson and have already approached West Ham about 21-year-old Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes, their next reported transfer target.
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Iraola agrees two-year Liverpool deal as Slot's successor takes shape
Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool's next manager after the club reached an agreement with the former Bournemouth head coach. Iraola, 43, will sign a two-year contract — consistent with his stated philosophy of earning his position season by season.
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Munster left out of URC Elite XV for first time as South African sides dominate
Munster Rugby are absent from the URC's end-of-season Dream Team, the Elite XV, for the first time since the competition launched in 2021. The Stormers and Bulls lead the way with three representatives each, while Ulster, Connacht, Glasgow and the Lions each contribute two.
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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent £38m Napoli move after loan redemption
Manchester United have confirmed the permanent sale of Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli for £38m, ending the Danish striker's troubled spell at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 appearances during his loan season in Italy, helping Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana and finish Serie A runners-up.
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PWR Cup 2026/27 groups and fixtures confirmed as Saracens begin title defence
Premiership Women's Rugby has confirmed the group-stage draw and fixture schedule for the 2026/27 PWR Cup. The competition begins in mid-September, with defending champions Saracens placed in Pool A alongside Exeter Chiefs, Sale Sharks, Loughborough Lightning and Leicester Tigers.
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Leeds United begin Elland Road expansion with 32,000 on season ticket waiting list
Leeds United have started demolition work on Elland Road's West Stand as part of a redevelopment that will take the stadium's capacity from just under 38,000 to 53,000, with a waiting list of 32,000 prospective season ticket holders driving the project.
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Maresca's appointment delay leaves Man City's post-Guardiola era in limbo
Nearly two weeks after Pep Guardiola's departure was confirmed, Manchester City have yet to officially announce Enzo Maresca as his successor, stalling the club's preparations for a new era ahead of a busy summer.
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Jalibert calf injury leaves Bordeaux-Bègles without key man for Top 14 survival decider
France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert has been ruled out of Bordeaux-Bègles' final Top 14 regular-season match against Clermont-Auvergne on 6 June, after picking up a calf injury. The reigning Champions Cup holders must avoid defeat to secure a play-off berth.
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Maguire set for World Cup podcast role after Tuchel drops him from England squad
Harry Maguire will appear as a guest on The Rest is Football's Netflix-backed World Cup coverage after Thomas Tuchel left the Manchester United defender out of England's 26-man squad, opting instead for Dan Burn, Jarrel Quansah and Djed Spence.
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