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Gascoigne teared up watching England reach World Cup semi-finals, stirring 1990 memories
Paul Gascoigne has revealed he grew emotional watching England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, saying their quarter-final victory over Norway brought back vivid memories of his own 1990 campaign with the Three Lions.
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Ciotti asks FIFA for minute of silence before France-Spain on July 14
Eric Ciotti, deputy and mayor of Nice, has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino requesting a minute of silence before the France-Spain World Cup semi-final on July 14, in tribute to the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice attack.
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England climb to fifth as record Fiji rout reshuffles World Rugby Men's Rankings
England's record 73-8 demolition of Fiji lifts them above Scotland to fifth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings, while Spain surge four places to 16th after beating Tonga in the Nations Cup.
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Mainoo left unused again as Tuchel picks Reece James in midfield for England's World Cup quarter-final win
Kobbie Mainoo remained an unused substitute as England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, with Thomas Tuchel opting to deploy Chelsea's Reece James as an auxiliary midfielder instead of the Manchester United man.
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Bellingham sends England past Norway to set up Argentina World Cup semi-final
England edged Norway 2-1 in extra time on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta. It will be the seventh time England have contested a semi-final at a major tournament.
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Man City spend over £150m on four signings as 11 players exit the Etihad
Manchester City have committed more than £150m in transfer fees this summer, headlined by Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest, while 11 players have departed through sales, contract expiries and loans.
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United close in on Ederson and Santos while Joao Gomes emerges as midfield target
Manchester United are pressing ahead with a £48m deal for Atalanta goalkeeper Ederson despite reports the move has collapsed, while a £48m agreement for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is already in place and Joao Gomes has been identified as a further midfield option.
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Royval survives knockdown to submit Kavanagh in UFC 329 Fight of the Night
Brandon Royval rebounded from a second-round knockdown to submit Lone'er Kavanagh via rear-naked choke in the third round at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, earning Fight of the Night honours and a $100,000 bonus.
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Bellingham puts Tuchel in his place after England's World Cup semi-final qualification
Author of a decisive brace against Norway (2-1 a.e.t.), Jude Bellingham publicly contradicted his manager Thomas Tuchel, who had criticized the Three Lions' performance despite their qualification for the last four of the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester United to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco for academy
Manchester United will formally announce the signing of 18-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco next week. The teenager, who helped Colombia reach the U17 South American Championship final, has already arrived in England and will join United's Under-21s.
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Bellingham defends England team-mates after Tuchel brands quarter-final win 'sloppy'
Jude Bellingham has pushed back on Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England's 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, saying his manager 'doesn't know' how hard it was to play in Miami's heat against a formidable Norwegian side.
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Oliver and Taylor banned from World Cup final as England and Argentina both reach semi-finals
FIFA rules barring referees from matches involving their home nation — and a Falklands War geopolitical restriction — have ended Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor's involvement in the 2026 World Cup after England and Argentina both advanced to the semi-finals.
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Messi warns England 'we never stop believing' ahead of World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Lionel Messi posted a defiant message on Instagram after Argentina edged past 10-man Switzerland in Kansas to set up a 2026 World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Binotto sets 2030 title target for Audi as power unit gap remains F1's biggest challenge
Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto has outlined a long-term roadmap to championship contention by 2030, describing 2026 and 2027 as construction years while acknowledging the team's power unit currently lags more than 4% behind the Red Bull Ford benchmark.
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Pimblett submits St. Denis in 52 seconds at UFC 329 and declares his jiu-jitsu best in the world
Paddy Pimblett needed just 52 seconds to submit Benoit St. Denis in the UFC 329 co-main event, earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus and prompting the Liverpool lightweight to claim he possesses the best jiu-jitsu in the UFC.
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Man United and Liverpool both chase Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after Atletico Madrid deal collapses
Manchester United and Liverpool have both made contact over a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after his €45m switch to Atletico Madrid collapsed following a dispute involving his agent Jorge Mendes.
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Holloway shows class after McGregor suffers suspected ACL tear at UFC 329, targets Makhachev
Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 329 after the returning Irish star suffered a suspected ACL injury just over a minute into the fight, prompting a referee stoppage. Holloway wished McGregor a full recovery and immediately set his sights on UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.
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The fake CAS verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: why the viral document doesn't hold up
A document presented as a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, claiming Senegal has recovered its 2025 African champion title stripped by the CAF, is circulating widely on social media. Multiple major inconsistencies prove it is a forgery.
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Dana White suspects McGregor blew ACL seconds into UFC 329 loss to Holloway
UFC CEO Dana White believes Conor McGregor suffered a torn ACL in the opening moments of his rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, ending the fight almost immediately. McGregor, returning after five years away, insists he had no pre-existing injury.
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Haaland rated 4/10 by Norwegian media as Bellingham double sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a third-minute extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach their fourth ever World Cup semi-final. Erling Haaland, who had scored seven goals in the tournament, was substituted without impact and savaged by his home press.
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