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Guardiola warns Maresca that Man City's squad rebuild may be far from over
Pep Guardiola has cautioned that Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca could face unexpected departures this summer, drawing on his own experience of misjudging the squad's needs before a £400m rebuild.
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FIFA awards championship ring to 2026 World Cup winners
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA will present a championship ring to the winning team, modeled after NBA rings. Thirty personalized copies will be given to players from a limited edition of 2,026 numbered pieces.
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Alexander-Arnold relishes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid after World Cup squad snub
Trent Alexander-Arnold has welcomed Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, calling it 'a pleasure' to work with the Portuguese coach as he bids to nail down the right-back spot vacated by Dani Carvajal's departure.
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Milei backs Argentina players over Falklands banner, dismisses FIFA fine as 'worst case'
Argentine president Javier Milei has defended his players after several squad members displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentina' banner during World Cup semi-final celebrations following a comeback win over England. The UK government and Falkland Islands authorities have both called on FIFA to investigate.
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Stroll warns Hungary upgrade package must work or Honda engine fix won't save Aston Martin
Lance Stroll has admitted Aston Martin's AMR26 has 'no strengths' ahead of a near B-spec upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix. If the Hungaroring overhaul fails to cure the car's chronic understeer and aerodynamic stalling, Stroll says improved Honda power alone cannot rescue the team's season.
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Tielemans reveals Jonny Evans helped seal his £35m Manchester United move
Youri Tielemans has credited former Leicester teammate Jonny Evans as a key influence in his £35m transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester United, saying Evans spoke directly to manager Michael Carrick about his character.
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England switch Buenos Aires hotel to dodge Argentina World Cup celebrations
England have changed their post-match hotel in Buenos Aires to avoid a repeat of the mass street celebrations that followed Argentina's 2022 World Cup triumph, after hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside their current base on Wednesday night.
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Vincic breaks down in tears after FIFA names him World Cup final referee
Slovenian official Slavko Vincic, 46, was moved to tears when FIFA informed him he would referee Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey. Vincic previously took charge of the 2024 Champions League final and the 2022 Europa League final.
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Deschamps Refuses Free Evening for France Squad Before Third-Place Playoff Against England
After elimination by Spain (2-0), several French players requested a free evening in Fort Lauderdale. Didier Deschamps refused, even after insistence from senior players, and intends to keep his squad focused for the match against England.
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Gloucester turn to local coaching talent as Bower replaces Woodman at scrum
Gloucester have appointed former Premiership prop Ryan Bower as their new scrum coach, replacing Trevor Woodman who has departed for Connacht. The 35-year-old was coaching at neighbouring Hartpury RFC and Gloucester's own academy.
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Obraniak calls Favard a "drunk" after clash over Deschamps' record
France's elimination from the 2026 World Cup sparked a fierce exchange on X between Ludovic Obraniak and Gilles Favard, two former colleagues at La chaîne L'Équipe, over Didier Deschamps' legacy as he steps down after fourteen years in charge.
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Arsenal in advanced talks for Morgan Rogers as Tzolis and Trossard deals reshape squad
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £34m deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis and are now in advanced negotiations over Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, as Leandro Trossard departs for Besiktas in a £17m deal.
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Tuchel privately rejects claims he told England to defend lead before Argentina comeback
Thomas Tuchel has privately dismissed accusations that he instructed England to sit on their 1-0 lead against Argentina, who scored twice in the final five minutes to win 2-1 and eliminate the Three Lions from the World Cup semi-finals.
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Canadian wildfire smoke threatens Spain-Argentina World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
Two days before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium, smoke from Ontario wildfires is severely degrading air quality in the New York region. FIFA is monitoring the situation hour by hour.
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Injuries force two PFL Austin card changes as Pettis and Marroquin withdraw
Sergio Pettis and Levy Saul Marroquin have both been pulled from PFL Austin on July 18 at Moody Center in Texas, reshaping the co-main event and main card. Rafael do Nascimento steps in to face Lewis McGrillene-Evans, while Joey Ruquet now meets Jesus Pinedo at featherweight.
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Chimaev accuses Strickland of ducking rematch after UFC 328 title loss
Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out Sean Strickland on Instagram, accusing the UFC middleweight champion of avoiding a rematch following their bout at UFC 328, where Chimaev gassed out and suffered the first loss of his professional career.
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FIFA respond to Falklands banner row as Tuchel privately rejects England tactics criticism
FIFA have issued a statement after Argentina players displayed a Falkland Islands banner following their semi-final win over England, while Thomas Tuchel has privately pushed back against claims he told his side to sit back after taking the lead.
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France faces Valenzuela in third-place playoff against England, despite Deschamps' criticism
FIFA has appointed Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela to officiate the third-place playoff between France and England on Saturday. The decision comes just days after Didier Deschamps made strong criticism of the refereeing in the semi-final.
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Saudi Arabia courts private investors for 2034 World Cup stadium as budget deficit widens
State-backed developer ROSHN Group has appointed JPMorgan to manage equity fundraising for the 47,000-seat Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 15 venues being built or renovated for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as Saudi Arabia's government faces a widening budget deficit.
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Kane vows England will 'go again' after Argentina end World Cup semi-final hopes
Harry Kane has broken his silence following England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the World Cup, posting a heartfelt message on social media that strongly hints he intends to continue his international career.
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