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Spain face Belgium in 2026 World Cup quarter-final with a semi against France at stake
Spain and Belgium meet at SoFi Stadium in the second quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. The winner advances to face Didier Deschamps' France in the semi-finals.
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Manchester United abandon £38m Ederson transfer after knee injury concern emerges
Manchester United have walked away from a £38million deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, more than a month after agreeing personal terms, with an underlying knee injury understood to have ended the move.
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Burnley appoint Nicky Hayen on three-year deal after Craig Bellamy talks collapse
Burnley have named Belgian coach Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with the former Club Brugge title-winner joining from Genk after the club's pursuit of Wales manager Craig Bellamy broke down.
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Oyarzabal shuts down Barcelona move with blunt 'I'm where I want to be'
Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has emphatically ruled out a transfer to Barcelona, telling El Chiringuito that rejecting the Blaugrana is entirely possible and that San Sebastián is where he intends to stay.
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Jorge Jesus warns Ronaldo: performance first, not name
Named Portugal manager after the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup, Jorge Jesus made clear at his press conference that Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will receive no special treatment. No status guarantees a place in the starting XI.
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Davidson defends safety-car finish at Silverstone, invoking Abu Dhabi 2021 rules row
Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson has backed the decision to end the British Grand Prix behind the safety car, arguing that regulations must be applied consistently — drawing a direct parallel with the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi finale.
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McGregor's UFC 329 return shatters all-time gate record with $25 million in ticket sales
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed on Friday that UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has set a new promotion gate record of approximately $25 million in ticket sales, surpassing the previous high of $22 million set at the Sphere.
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Manchester United eye Neco Williams as Forest full-back attracts Premier League interest
Manchester United and Newcastle United have both registered interest in Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams, according to BBC Sport. The Wales international, 25, is contracted at the City Ground until 2029 but his future remains uncertain.
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Bouaddi targeted on social media after France-Morocco: "I don't regret my choice"
After Morocco's defeat to France (0-2) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi faced a wave of online mockery over his decision to represent the Lions of the Atlas rather than the Blues.
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Mbappe plays down ankle scare as England sweat over Guehi ahead of World Cup quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappe was substituted as a precaution in France's 2-0 win over Morocco but insists he is fine, while England face a defensive injury crisis with Marc Guehi doubtful and Reece James still working his way back from a hamstring problem.
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Michael Oliver named referee for Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles
Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with a semi-final berth against France or Morocco on the line.
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Clattenburg warns fourth Italian World Cup final referee would 'upset a lot of people'
Former FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg has predicted Italy's Maurizio Mariani will officiate the 2026 World Cup final, arguing the appointment would raise serious fairness concerns given the dominance of Italian officials at the top of football's refereeing structure.
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McGregor makes weight for UFC 329 return against Holloway, 13 years on
Conor McGregor tipped the scales at 170.5 pounds ahead of his UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway on Saturday, clearing the way for a welterweight rematch 13 years after their first meeting. All 26 fighters on the 13-bout card made weight.
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Saint-Etienne signs Senegalese goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye, third summer signing
ASSE officially announced on Friday the signing of 20-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Mamour Ndiaye from Norwegian club Sarpsborg. The goalkeeper has committed until 2030 and will serve as backup to Gautier Larsonneur in Ligue 2.
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Vinicius breaks silence after Brazil's elimination by Norway in World Cup round of 16
Four days after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Vinicius Junior posted a message on Instagram to express his frustration and apologize to Brazilian supporters.
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WSL champions Man City sign Euro 2025 winner Niamh Charles from Chelsea on three-year deal
Manchester City have signed England defender Niamh Charles from Chelsea on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old, who scored a penalty in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 shootout victory over Spain, is City's second summer signing following the arrival of Beth Mead.
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Bounou stops Mbappé and captivates the Blues despite Morocco's defeat
Eliminated 2-0 by France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Boston, Morocco can count on a moral hero: Yassine Bounou, who made a penalty save against Mbappé and was praised by Maignan and Koundé after the final whistle.
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Norway's Solbakken was clinically dead for seven minutes before coaching his country to the World Cup
Stale Solbakken, who will coach Norway against England in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final, survived a cardiac arrest during a Copenhagen training session in 2001, spending 26 hours unconscious before a pacemaker ended his playing career at 33.
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Fifa releases 1,200 'sold-out' World Cup final tickets at prices up to $32,970
Fifa quietly listed nearly 1,200 Category 2 tickets for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, despite previously indicating the match was sold out. Prices start at $7,380, with premium lower-deck seats reaching $32,970.
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Alonso admits he has 'no idea' what comes next when he eventually leaves F1
Fernando Alonso says he has made no plans for life after Formula 1, with the 44-year-old Aston Martin driver still undecided on his future ahead of an expected announcement around the summer break.
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