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Former Benfica winger Manu Evaristo dies in road accident at 43
Emanuel Evaristo, known as Manu, a former winger for Benfica Lisbon and Legia Warsaw among others, has died in a road accident at the age of 43. Portuguese football is in mourning.
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WNBA enforcer Sophie Cunningham becomes surprise octagon girl at UFC 329
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham swapped the basketball court for the UFC octagon at UFC 329, carrying round cards for the Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis co-main event after Dana White agreed to her last-minute request just eight minutes before she did it.
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Garnacho's Chelsea exit could hand Manchester United a second sell-on windfall
Alejandro Garnacho is being linked with a move to Roma after a difficult debut season at Chelsea, and Manchester United stand to collect a 10 per cent sell-on fee from any transfer — adding to the windfall expected from Mason Greenwood's impending move to Fenerbahce.
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Infantino confirms FIFA will examine expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the governing body will formally discuss growing the World Cup to 64 teams for 2030, after declaring the newly expanded 48-team 2026 edition a success. Both UEFA and CONCACAF presidents have already pushed back against the proposal.
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Yakin brands Embolo's VAR red card 'completely unacceptable' after Switzerland's World Cup exit
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin furiously condemned the 'mistaken identity' VAR protocol after Breel Embolo was controversially sent off in the quarterfinal, with Argentina going on to win 3-1 in extra time.
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Tuchel reveals England's 'pretty simple' formula: Kane and Bellingham will do the rest
Thomas Tuchel has laid out England's World Cup blueprint ahead of their semi-final against Argentina, saying the combination of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham — who have scored all but one of England's goals — is the formula he trusts to carry them through.
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Bellingham dismisses Tuchel's critique after scoring twice to send England to World Cup semis
Jude Bellingham scored both goals in England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway at the 2026 World Cup, then pushed back on Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism of the performance. Analysts say the public disagreement is unlikely to cause lasting tension ahead of a semifinal against Argentina.
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Keane suggests alcohol clouded Alf-Inge Haaland's view of England's World Cup win over Norway
Roy Keane questioned whether Alf-Inge Haaland's social media criticism of referee Clement Turpin was influenced by alcohol, after England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time in their World Cup semi-final on Saturday.
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Roma set £47m floor for Kone as United and Arsenal chase same midfielder
Roma are demanding a minimum of €55m (£47m) for Manu Kone, with both Manchester United and Arsenal pursuing the France international this summer. Arsenal are reported to have already agreed personal terms with the 25-year-old midfielder.
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Barcelona Already Hunting Ferran Torres Replacement as PSG Move Looms
Targeted by PSG to replace Gonçalo Ramos, Ferran Torres could leave Barcelona for €50 million this summer. The Catalan club is already exploring offensive options, including Dusan Vlahovic and Fisnik Asllani.
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Dana White blasts UFC production team after Shakur Stevenson misidentified at UFC 329
Dana White publicly tore into his production team at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference after newly signed Zuffa Boxing fighter Shakur Stevenson was incorrectly captioned on the broadcast as NBA star Jalen Williams — the latest in a string of similar errors.
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Greenwood chooses Fenerbahçe, OM completes transfer for €43 million
According to Turkish journalist Erdem Akbas, Mason Greenwood has decided in favour of Fenerbahçe, who are offering him a four-year contract worth €10 million per season. OM should sell its striker for approximately €40 million, plus €3 million in bonuses.
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Bellingham's brace seals England's win but shoulder concern follows him off the pitch
Jude Bellingham scored both goals in England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, but Spanish media have raised concerns the Real Madrid midfielder may have aggravated a shoulder injury he underwent surgery on last summer.
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Senegal sacks coach Pape Thiaw after stunning 2-0 collapse against Belgium at World Cup
Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff following the team's round-of-32 exit at the World Cup, where they surrendered a 2-0 lead to Belgium in the final minutes of regulation.
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Argentina players chant 'for the Malvinas' as England World Cup semi-final looms
Argentina's players broke into a Falklands-referencing chant in their dressing room after beating Switzerland in extra-time, setting up a politically charged World Cup semi-final against England.
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Pape Thiaw sacked by Senegal after World Cup exit in Round of 16
The Senegalese Football Federation officially ended Pape Thiaw's tenure as national team manager on Sunday, following the Lions of Teranga's premature elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Former Benfica striker Manú dies at 43 in road accident
Emanuel Evaristo, known as Manú, a former striker who played for Benfica and FC Alverca among others, died following a road accident. His academy club announced his death on Sunday, July 12.
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Messi confronts referee Pinheiro for 'disrespect' as Argentina reach World Cup semis
Lionel Messi clashed with Portuguese referee João Pedro Pinheiro during Argentina's 3-1 quarter-final win over Switzerland, accusing the official of speaking to him disrespectfully. Argentina will now face England in the semi-finals on July 15.
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Gabriel, Lacey and the Fletcher twins: five Man United youngsters set to shine in pre-season
With several first-team regulars on post-World Cup breaks, Michael Carrick will hand extended pre-season minutes to a group of promising academy players, including JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey, and the Fletcher twins.
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Manchester City sell out 4,000 Flexi season tickets as £10 local resident scheme launches
Manchester City have sold out a new allocation of more than 4,000 Flexi season tickets in the expanded Pep Guardiola Stand, while simultaneously launching a scheme offering £10 match tickets to adults living in five wards surrounding the Etihad Stadium.
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