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Bellingham goal stands despite cable deflection as VAR denies Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Jude Bellingham's equaliser for England against Norway at Miami Stadium stood despite the ball deflecting off a camera cable, while Norway had a Torbjorn Heggem goal ruled out after Erling Haaland fouled Elliot Anderson before the corner was taken.
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Bellingham's equaliser against Norway should have been ruled out after ball struck TV cable
Jude Bellingham's leveller for England against Norway at the 2026 World Cup should have been disallowed after a goal kick from Orjan Nyland struck an overhead TV cable in the build-up — a scenario that requires a drop ball under the laws of the game.
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Pinas floors Almeida with one-punch knockout to stay perfect in UFC at 2-0
Damian Pinas overcame a difficult opening two minutes at UFC 329 to land a straight right hand that finished Cesar Almeida at 4:44 of Round 1 — the fifth consecutive time Pinas has stopped an opponent inside the first round.
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Neville and Wright slam Pickford after freak Schjelderup cross beats England keeper
Jordan Pickford was criticised by Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane after Andreas Schjelderup's cross-shot rattled in off the post to give Norway a 1-0 lead against England in their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami. Jude Bellingham equalised in first-half stoppage time to level at 1-1.
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VAR rules out Heggem's goal for Haaland foul as England and Norway level at half-time
Norway had a second-half goal disallowed in their World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami after VAR spotted a foul by Erling Haaland. The match was level at 1-1 at the time, with Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time equaliser cancelling out Andreas Schjelderup's opener.
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France overrun 10-man Wallabies with 30-point second half to win Brisbane Test 42-26
Australia led 21-12 at half-time in Brisbane but capitulated after Tom Wright's yellow card, conceding 30 unanswered points as France sealed a commanding 42-26 victory. Captain Harry Wilson admitted the Wallabies' ninth loss in ten Tests was a "very disappointing second half".
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Neville and Wright raise Rice fitness alarm after sluggish England quarter-final display
Declan Rice was substituted at half-time of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Lee Dixon all questioning the Arsenal midfielder's fitness after he struggled visibly with his set-pieces and energy levels.
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Bellingham's stoppage-time strike pulls England level against Norway in World Cup qualifier
Jude Bellingham equalised in first-half stoppage time as England drew level with Norway in Miami, prompting praise from pundits Ian Wright and Gary Neville after Andreas Schjelderup's opener.
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Rennie confirms Carter's AC shoulder injury and Jacobson cramp scare after All Blacks defeat Italy
Dave Rennie revealed that winger Leroy Carter sustained an AC shoulder injury and flanker Luke Jacobson was withdrawn as a precaution with calf cramp during New Zealand's win over Italy, with both players' availability now uncertain.
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Joao Pinheiro appointed referee for Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup quarter-final
Portugal's Joao Pinheiro will take charge of the World Cup quarter-final between defending champions Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, in what is the 38-year-old's third match and first major international tournament.
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Rennie demands sharper All Blacks after Italy win as Ireland test looms
Dave Rennie praised defensive strides and a strong second-half burst against Italy but admitted New Zealand must improve their decision-making and finishing before facing Ireland.
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Upamecano and Saliba absent from training three days before France-Spain clash
France's two starting centre-backs, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba, missed Saturday's training session at Bentley University in Waltham, three days before the World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas.
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Gandra extends knockout streak to four with 75-second demolition of Reese at UFC 329
Ryan Gandra needed just 75 seconds to stop Zach Reese at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, extending his first-round knockout streak to four and moving to 2-0 inside the UFC with a record of 10-1 overall.
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Klopp agrees key terms to become Germany head coach in return from Liverpool exit
Jurgen Klopp has reached agreement on the key points of a deal to become Germany's new head coach, the DFB confirmed, with talks set to continue next week pending clearance from his current employer Red Bull.
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Henderson refuses to rule out World Cup semi-final return after arm broken in post-match celebrations
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a 'completely smashed' left forearm after slipping over an advertising board following England's 3-2 win over Mexico, yet still appeared in the squad for the quarter-final against Norway.
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Himbert scores second consecutive hat-trick as Lyon thrash Saint-Gall 6-3
Eleven goals in three days for Lyon in summer preparation. After crushing Mâcon 5-2 on Wednesday, Lyon dominated Swiss side Saint-Gall 6-3 on Saturday, with Rémi Himbert scoring another hat-trick.
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Saint-Étienne signs Austrian winger Thierno Ballo for three million euros
AS Saint-Étienne officially announced on Saturday the signing of Thierno Ballo, a 24-year-old Austrian international winger from Wolfsberg. He becomes the club's fourth summer recruit.
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Erasmus defends 10-change gamble as Springboks survive chaotic 42-28 win over Scotland
South Africa edged past Scotland 42-28 at Loftus Versfeld despite making 10 starting changes, with 12 players carrying fewer than 10 caps. Head coach Rassie Erasmus defended the bold selection as a necessary test of depth ahead of a meeting with Wales in Durban.
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Rice, Bellingham and Guehi among four England players one yellow card from semi-final ban
Four England players — Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly — are one booking away from an automatic suspension that would rule them out of a potential World Cup semi-final. Defender Jarell Quansah is already banned for Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and faces missing the semi-final too.
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Henderson breaks wrist in freak celebration fall but refuses to rule out World Cup return
Jordan Henderson fractured his wrist vaulting an advertising hoarding during England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, underwent surgery, and is widely expected to miss the rest of the tournament — though the Brentford midfielder has not closed the door on a late comeback.
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