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Merino's 88th-minute header snatches Spain's World Cup semi-final spot as Belgium's Courtois exits injured
Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 Spain victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals, condemning the Red Devils to elimination after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured in the second half.
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De Ketelaere's header ends Spain goalkeeper Simón's record 650-minute World Cup shutout streak
Charles De Ketelaere headed Belgium level in the 41st minute of their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Friday, ending Unai Simón's record 650-minute scoreless run — the longest in World Cup history — and snapping Spain's six consecutive clean sheets at the tournament.
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Belgium lose Courtois to injury and concede as Spain edge World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a right leg injury in the 71st minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain in Los Angeles, with replacement Senne Lammens conceding Mikel Merino's rebound goal to put Spain 2-1 ahead.
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Ex-PFL fighter Bruce Souto shot twice fleeing gunman after Brazilian football fan dispute
Bruce Souto, a former Professional Fighters League athlete, was shot twice in the buttocks in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on Thursday after a dispute linked to a local football fan club rivalry. He is in stable condition and expected to be discharged soon.
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Courtois in tears as injury forces Belgium keeper off against Spain in World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was visibly distressed after being forced off during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday, casting doubt over his continued involvement in the tournament.
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Courtois stretchered off in tears as injury blow darkens Belgium's World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a leg injury in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, leaving the pitch visibly emotional and being replaced by Manchester United's Senne Lammens on his World Cup debut.
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Coulthard demands F1 overhaul safety car rules after dull Silverstone finish behind the car
David Coulthard has called on Formula 1 to speed up its safety car procedures following the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix, where the race concluded behind the safety car after Max Verstappen beached his Red Bull with four laps remaining.
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Dembélé announces Zaïre-Emery will get minutes in World Cup semi-final
Warren Zaïre-Emery made an impressive substitute appearance in France's quarter-final victory over Morocco (2-0), impressing Deschamps and his teammates. Ousmane Dembélé has assured that the PSG midfielder will play again before the tournament ends.
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Solbakken insists Norway vs England is more than a Haaland-Kane duel at World Cup quarter-final
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has played down the individual rivalry between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, stressing collective effort will decide which nation reaches the semi-finals.
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Steveson eyes Gane and Aspinall but tells Hokit a move to 205 would serve him better
Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson, preparing for his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison at UFC 329, says he is watching the entire heavyweight division but believes rival Josh Hokit would be better served dropping to light heavyweight.
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Belgium lose captain Tielemans to warmup injury before World Cup quarter-final against Spain
Youri Tielemans was ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain on Friday after picking up an injury during pregame warmups, with Hans Vanaken stepping in to replace the Aston Villa midfielder.
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Hattan Alsaif's TKO debut headlines first female MMA main event in Saudi Arabia
Hattan Alsaif marked her professional debut with a second-round TKO over Dania Ouhachi at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh on Friday, headlining the first ever all-female main event in Saudi Arabian MMA history.
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New Portugal boss Jesus tells Ronaldo he must earn his place after World Cup exit
Jorge Jesus, appointed as Portugal head coach following Roberto Martinez's departure, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo remains wanted internationally but stopped short of guaranteeing him a call-up, saying selection will depend on form and what Ronaldo himself decides.
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New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus refuses to rule out Ronaldo international return
Jorge Jesus, appointed Portugal manager after their World Cup 2026 exit, says Cristiano Ronaldo's international career is not finished — and he will call up the 39-year-old if he is fit and eligible.
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Tielemans injured in warm-up, misses Belgium vs Spain World Cup quarter-final
Belgium suffer a major blow before their 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Spain: Youri Tielemans, set to start in midfield, was injured during the warm-up.
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Man United's £38m Ederson signing in doubt after knee issue emerges in medical
Manchester United are reportedly set to abandon their £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after an underlying knee problem was flagged during a medical examination in the UK, though some reports suggest the deal is still alive.
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Nicksick downplays Strickland-Kape social media feud as title fight looms for flyweight
Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick has dismissed the backstage incident with manager Ali Abdelaziz at UFC Vegas 119 as a minor disagreement, while acknowledging he needs to do more to smooth tensions between teammates Sean Strickland and Manel Kape.
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Konsa backs himself to silence Haaland as England face Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Ezri Konsa has expressed full confidence in his ability to contain Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, noting Haaland has failed to score in his last four matches against Aston Villa.
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Tielemans ruled out in warm-up as Belgium hand Vanaken start against Spain
Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final starting XI against Spain after picking up an injury in the warm-up, with Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken named as his replacement just 12 minutes before kick-off.
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Tielemans ruled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain minutes before kick-off
Youri Tielemans has been forced out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain through injury, with Hans Vanaken named as his late replacement in the starting XI.
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