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Portugal appoints Jorge Jesus as coach with Ronaldo's international future unresolved
Jorge Jesus has been named Portugal's new head coach following the team's early World Cup exit, a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain. The 71-year-old, who previously managed Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, says he must first speak with the 41-year-old about his international future.
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Fernandes calls Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' after Spain's stoppage-time blow
Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on Portugal's last-16 elimination by Spain, describing himself as 'sad, frustrated, and disappointed' and refusing to draw any positives from a campaign in which they won just two of their five games.
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England host Spain at Wembley in September Nations League opener, tickets now available
England will face Spain at Wembley Stadium on 26 September in their UEFA Nations League group opener — the first meeting between the sides since Spain's 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 final. Tickets for that fixture and the 6 October home clash with Czechia are already on sale.
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Jorge Jesus named Portugal manager after Martinez's World Cup exit
Portugal have appointed Jorge Jesus as their new head coach following Roberto Martinez's departure after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat by Spain at the World Cup. The 71-year-old most recently managed Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, where he guided the club to the Saudi Pro League title.
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Henderson ruled out of World Cup after wrist surgery, but tipped for future coaching role
Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on a broken wrist suffered during England's celebrations after their 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico, ending his involvement at the World Cup. England assistant Anthony Barry believes the Brentford midfielder has the qualities to become a coach under Thomas Tuchel.
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City sign returning goalkeeper Pierce Charles for up to £10m and immediately loan him to QPR
Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday on a five-year deal, with an initial fee of £3m rising to £10m. The former City academy product will spend the coming season on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
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Guehi's hamstring strain puts England centre-back in doubt for Norway quarter-final
Marc Guehi suffered a hamstring strain in England's last-16 win over Mexico and is uncertain for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami. England's medical staff will assess the Crystal Palace captain before Tuchel decides whether to recall John Stones.
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Manchester United target Neco Williams, who chose Liverpool over them as a boy
Manchester United and Newcastle United are both reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams, 25, whose contract status at the City Ground remains uncertain despite signing a deal until 2029 last July.
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Wales debutant Jorja Aiono commits future to Gloucester Hartpury after breakthrough Six Nations season
Nineteen-year-old Wales international Jorja Aiono has re-signed with Gloucester Hartpury after a breakthrough 2025/26 season that included five Six Nations starts, a PWR debut, and Great Britain Sevens appearances.
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Jamie George backs 'Air Caluori' to lift England out of five-Test losing run on debut
England captain Jamie George has championed 19-year-old Saracens wing Noah Caluori ahead of his debut off the bench against Fiji on Saturday, calling him a generational talent unlike anything he has seen before.
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Jorge Jesus Named Portugal Manager After 2026 World Cup Exit
The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced Jorge Jesus as the new national team manager on Friday, replacing Roberto Martinez, who was dismissed following Portugal's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Spain.
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Hamed Junior Traoré leaves OM after one year, loaned to Genoa with purchase option
Olympique de Marseille and Genoa have reached an agreement for the loan of Ivorian winger Hamed Junior Traoré, with a purchase option exceeding €8 million, according to Foot Mercato.
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Semifinal qualification guarantees FFF at least €23.6 million
By beating Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappé and Dembélé, the Blues reached the minimum threshold set by the FFF to balance its accounts at the 2026 World Cup. The federation is now assured of receiving at least €23.6 million in FIFA prize money, plus €2.2 million for preparation costs.
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McGregor returns to face Holloway in welterweight clash at UFC 329
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway step on the scale in Las Vegas ahead of their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday, with both men required to weigh 171 pounds or less for the non-title main event.
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Tuipulotu channels quiet confidence as Scotland face Springboks in Pretoria for first time in 12 years
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has urged his side to keep their confidence 'in the changing room' ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test against world champions South Africa in Pretoria — the Scots' first away fixture against the Boks in 12 years.
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Italy's Sara Mannini signs for Harlequins after standout Women's Six Nations campaign
Sara Mannini, Italy's 20-year-old fly-half or centre, has joined Harlequins from Rugby Colorno 1975 after earning 17 international caps and being named Serie A Elite Player of the Season for 2025/26.
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Coroner confirms Nobby Stiles died from traumatic brain injury linked to heading, ordering full inquest
A court has heard that 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease, injuries linked to repeated heading. A Greater Manchester coroner has ordered a full inquest following a campaign by his family.
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Hometown lock Josh Caulfield returns to Bristol Bears after one season away
Bristol Bears have re-signed lock Josh Caulfield from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders, with the 29-year-old Bristolian rejoining Pat Lam's squad to strengthen their second-row options ahead of the new Premiership season.
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Eight men indicted for conspiracy to attack UFC White House event and kill government officials
A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted eight men on charges of conspiring to attack the UFC White House card in Washington D.C., with alleged plans to assassinate the President, Vice President, and other high-profile targets attending the event.
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Rice races to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after sickness worsens injury
Declan Rice missed England training on Wednesday and Thursday with a sickness bug that has aggravated his existing neural issue, casting serious doubt over his availability for Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway.
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