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Djed Spence wears carbon-fibre mask at World Cup after broken jaw from Delap elbow
Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has been wearing a custom-moulded carbon-fibre face mask throughout England's World Cup campaign after fracturing his jaw in a collision with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a Premier League match in May.
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Costa chases third knockout in 99 days as he steps in short notice at UFC 329
Brazilian flyweight Alessandro Costa takes a short-notice fight against Cody Durden at UFC 329, looking to extend a blistering run that includes back-to-back first-round finishes over Stewart Nicoll and Matt Schnell since April.
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Henderson's World Cup ends after freak fall fractures arm in Mexico City celebrations
Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway after fracturing his arm and wrist when he slipped over an advertising hoarding celebrating the 3-2 win over Mexico. The 36-year-old underwent surgery at the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.
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Fraud and Child Abuse: AFA Under Investigation During 2026 World Cup
The FBI has reopened an investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) worth an estimated $300 million, announced as Argentina prepares to face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Investigative journalist Romain Molina simultaneously published an investigation claiming FIFA covered up these scandals for years, citing accusations of child abuse, money laundering, embezzlement, and forged documents.
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BKFC champion Kai Stewart reveals Cody Garbrandt bare-knuckle fight collapsed when UFC made offer he couldn't resist
Six-time BKFC featherweight champion Kai Stewart says a crossover bout with former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt was nearly finalised for KnuckleMania before Garbrandt re-signed with the UFC on a multi-fight deal. Stewart, who faces Harry Gigliotti at Fenway Park on August 29, says Garbrandt told him directly what happened.
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How Dan Burn lost a finger at 13 — and why it barely slowed him down
Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who made his World Cup debut at 34 during England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico, has long been open about losing a finger aged 13 after his ring snagged on a spiked fence during a childhood mishap in Blyth.
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Nusa's failed Brentford medical, injury fears and why Man United want him before England clash
Antonio Nusa nearly joined Brentford for £31.5m in January 2024 before a medical revealed serious knee and back concerns. Now at RB Leipzig and linked with Manchester United, the 21-year-old faces England in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
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Down 8-0, Dvalishvili storms back to stun Olympic champion Cejudo at RAF Georgia
Merab Dvalishvili trailed Henry Cejudo 8-0 in the first period of their freestyle wrestling match at RAF Georgia but produced a relentless second-period comeback, winning 11-8 to hand the two-time Olympic champion a stunning defeat.
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Quansah banned for two games as four England starters face suspension against Norway
Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico has been extended to a two-match ban for serious foul play, ruling him out of both the quarter-final and a potential semi-final. Four more England players — Rice, Bellingham, Guehi and O'Reilly — are one yellow card away from missing the last four.
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Kane vs Haaland headlines England-Norway World Cup quarter-final broadcast team
Mark Pougatch presents ITV's coverage of England vs Norway at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, with Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright as pundits. Sam Matterface calls the action alongside co-commentator Lee Dixon.
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McIntyre left speechless after surprise face-to-face with Infantino amid World Cup ban row
Comedian Michael McIntyre revealed on Netflix's Rest is Football that he met FIFA president Gianni Infantino at a World Cup match, managing only to blurt out the word 'FIFA' before losing his train of thought entirely.
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Ex-Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on trial at Rotherham to revive stalled career
Brandon Williams, 25, has been without a club since leaving Hull City by mutual consent in February. The former Manchester United full-back is now on trial at League Two Rotherham United, whose new owner Alex Bruce has spoken positively about the player's prospects.
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Heat index of 108°F looms over Norway vs. England World Cup quarterfinal in Miami
Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England in Miami faces a heat index of 108°F and a medium weather-impact risk, with mandatory hydration breaks in place. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. local time ahead of the 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Tuchel drops Saka and shifts Konsa to right-back for England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway
Thomas Tuchel has made two notable selection calls for England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, starting Noni Madueke ahead of Bukayo Saka and deploying Ezri Konsa at right-back with John Stones stepping into central defence.
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Makelele backs Tchouaméni as Madrid's best and warns Mourinho he needs a line-breaker to unlock Mbappé
Claude Makelele has named Aurélien Tchouaméni Real Madrid's most consistent player of the past season and argued that José Mourinho must sign a ball-carrying, line-breaking midfielder to get the best from Kylian Mbappé.
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England face Argentina or Switzerland in World Cup semi-final if they beat Norway
Thomas Tuchel's England, who edged co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in the last 16, face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami. Victory would set up a semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday against either Lionel Messi's Argentina or Switzerland.
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Kane escapes suspension scare as TV error blamed for World Cup yellow card confusion
Harry Kane was not booked during England's round-of-16 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, despite a live broadcast graphic incorrectly attributing a yellow card to him. The caution was actually shown to defender Marc Guehi, leaving Kane free to face Norway in the quarter-final.
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Petkovic Kept in Algeria Due to Lack of €5 Million to Sack Him
After Algeria's elimination in the World Cup round of 16 against Switzerland (0-2), the Algerian Football Federation cannot afford to part ways with Vladimir Petkovic, whose contract runs until 2028 and who is demanding nearly €5 million in severance.
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Mitchell's hamstring blow clouds England's 73-8 demolition of Fiji in Nations Championship
Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England's Nations Championship finale against Argentina after tearing his hamstring during the 73-8 rout of Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium — his third hamstring injury of the season.
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Steiner doubts Mercedes will pursue Verstappen, calling Wolff too smart to disrupt strong line-up
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has dismissed speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes, arguing Toto Wolff would not risk unsettling George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for a costly signing that makes little strategic sense.
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