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Norris relives childhood dream on Goodwood balcony after maiden F1 title
Lando Norris took the McLaren MCL60 up the Goodwood hillclimb before joining the Duke of Richmond on the iconic Goodwood House balcony, where the 2025 Formula 1 champion reflected on visiting the Festival of Speed as a boy dreaming of becoming a racing driver.
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World Cup 2026 rest day: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina semifinals set for Tuesday and Wednesday
Day 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a scheduled rest day with no matches. The semifinals are set: France face Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14, before England meet Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.
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Diallo reveals Deschamps extension could have been considered after 2026
FFF president Philippe Diallo confirmed that Didier Deschamps' record would have justified an extension beyond the 2026 World Cup, had the manager not himself announced his departure.
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McGregor's UFC 329 comeback lasts 69 seconds as knee injury ends Holloway fight
Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC ended in heartbreak at UFC 329 when a jumping roundhouse kick in the opening seconds left him with a serious knee injury, forcing referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight against Max Holloway.
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Arsenal push to seal sub-£90m Julián Álvarez deal before pre-season as rivals drop out
Arsenal are accelerating talks to sign Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez before pre-season, with Barcelona and Real Madrid effectively ruled out of the race. A gap remains between Arsenal's £90m ceiling and Atlético's asking price of over £100m.
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Alf-Inge Haaland accuses referee of robbing Norway after England's extra-time World Cup win
Erling Haaland's father publicly vented his frustration on social media after England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham's sixth World Cup goal sending the Three Lions into a semi-final against Argentina.
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Messi threatens referee and breaks World Cup assist record
In the quarter-final against Switzerland (3-1 a.e.t.) in Kansas City, Lionel Messi sharply confronted referee Joao Pinheiro while delivering his tenth World Cup assist, an all-time record.
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Infantino Contested: Diallo Acknowledges Shortcomings but Stops Short of Breaking with FIFA Chief
Questioned about 2026 World Cup controversies — including the Balogun affair — and the 2027 FIFA election, FFF president Philippe Diallo offered measured support to Gianni Infantino while pointing out governance gaps.
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Noah Caluori scores on debut and targets England starting spot after Fiji rout
The 19-year-old Saracens winger marked his first England cap with a try and an assist as England hammered Fiji 73-8, and he has already set his sights on breaking into Steve Borthwick's starting XV.
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Lions seal JP du Preez return as Stormers chase De Allende and Petaia heads to Japan
The Lions have agreed a deal to re-sign towering lock JP du Preez from Japan's Red Hurricanes, while the Stormers are in talks to bring Springbok centre Damian de Allende back to Cape Town. Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia is also set for a move to Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan.
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Jake Paul mocks McGregor as knee injury ends UFC 329 comeback after 66 seconds
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return lasted just 66 seconds at UFC 329 before a knee injury forced referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight and award Max Holloway the win. Jake Paul wasted no time ridiculing the Irishman on social media.
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Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship as boot ban lifted at 16
Kai Rooney has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United, ending the club's policy ban on his Puma-sponsored boots. Both Wayne and Coleen Rooney publicly celebrated the milestone for their 16-year-old son.
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Bellingham avoids yellow card against Norway and saves England from crisis before Argentina
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (1-2 a.e.t.) in Miami, Jude Bellingham guided England to the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder, suspended if shown a yellow card, acknowledged being warned all week by his mother.
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Switzerland fury at 'unacceptable' VAR law as Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin condemned a new VAR-enforced rule after Breel Embolo's controversial second yellow card reduced his side to 10 men, allowing Argentina to eventually win their World Cup quarter-final through extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
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Norris eyes Le Mans dream with childhood hero Rossi as McLaren Hypercar nears
Lando Norris has confirmed he would love to share a car with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with McLaren's planned 2027 Hypercar programme opening a realistic path to the iconic endurance race.
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Fletcher warns Rose that Premier League survival must come before Europa League glory
Bournemouth club legend Steve Fletcher has urged new manager Marco Rose to keep Premier League survival as the primary goal, even as the Cherries prepare for their first European campaign in 127 years following Andoni Iraola's departure to Liverpool.
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Karl Darlow joins Manchester United as backup goalkeeper after Leeds exit
Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of 35-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who left Leeds United after helping them secure the Championship title last season. He will serve as backup to first-choice Senne Lammens.
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Ibrahimovic says England played with 'one player less' as Bellingham rescues Norway win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic savaged Noni Madueke's first-half display as England laboured to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the semi-finals.
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Barcelona confirm signing of young attacker Jesse Bisiwu in developmental deal
Barcelona have closed the signing of Jesse Bisiwu, with journalist Matteo Moretto confirming the deal on 11 July. The young attacker is expected to develop through Barça Atlètic as the club continues a purposeful summer recruitment drive.
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Alfie Haaland lashes out at referee after Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice to give England a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, but the result was overshadowed by Alfie Haaland's furious reaction to the referee's decisions.
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