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Robert Whittaker on gaming, career reset and his move to light heavyweight
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has opened up about his passion for video games including Skyrim, Cyberpunk and The Witcher 3, while reflecting on his loss to Reinier de Ridder and his upcoming step up to light heavyweight.
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Gaza fans watch World Cup screenings in tribute to organiser killed in Israeli strike
Mohammad al-Waheidi, who set up World Cup screenings across Gaza for displaced Palestinians, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday, along with three others including two siblings aged 10 and 8.
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Djorkaeff accuses Vitinha and Portuguese leaders of boycotting Ronaldo at World Cup
After Portugal's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain (1-0), Youri Djorkaeff believes Cristiano Ronaldo was « boycotted » by his own teammates, and specifically names Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes.
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Man United close £85m double midfield deal while targeting Summerville from relegated West Ham
Manchester United have agreed deals to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m and Atalanta's Ederson for £35m, and have held initial talks with West Ham over winger Crysencio Summerville, their identified top forward target.
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England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway faces delay as Miami heat and storms threaten kick-off
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami could be delayed or postponed after FIFA was forced to push back their last-16 match against Mexico by an hour. Temperatures are forecast to hit 34°C, feeling closer to 43°C, with thunderstorms expected around kick-off.
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Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned for second time in 2026 as coroner seeks further club records
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack has been adjourned until 7 December after eight days of evidence, with the coroner requesting an audit of club health records and recalling key witnesses.
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McGregor insists 'I am an innocent man' ahead of UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor addressed the backlash surrounding his UFC comeback at a media day ahead of UFC 329, reaffirming his innocence after an Irish civil jury found him liable for sexual assault and awarded Nikita Hand £206,000 in damages.
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World Cup 2026 quarter-finals: England, France, Spain and Argentina's path to the semi-finals
The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage, with England facing Norway in Miami, France meeting Morocco, Spain taking on Belgium, and Argentina squaring off against Switzerland.
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Klopp set to become Germany manager after Nagelsmann's elimination
After Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following Germany's penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the German Football Association is in final negotiations with Jürgen Klopp on a contract running until 2030.
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Maguire, Shaw and academy prospects report as United begin pre-season under Carrick
Manchester United opened their pre-season training camp at Carrington on Monday, with Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount among the first-team players present alongside several academy prospects given an early chance to impress new head coach Michael Carrick.
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Former Romania international Gabriel Muresan dies at 44 after drowning in lake
Gabriel Muresan, who earned nine caps for Romania and won three Romanian league titles with Cluj, has died at the age of 44 after drowning in a lake near Apold, where he served as mayor.
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Manchester United close in on £50m Andrey Santos signing as Chelsea exit confirmed
Manchester United are set to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £50m deal, with the Brazilian midfielder travelling to Manchester for a medical. Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole believes Santos will thrive at Old Trafford after being blocked by Caicedo and Fernandez at Stamford Bridge.
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Rees-Zammit dropped to bench as Kane James set for Wales debut against Argentina
Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to the bench for Wales' Nations Championship clash with Argentina in San Juan, with Ellis Mee taking his wing spot and former England U20 back-row Kane James in line for his first cap.
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Lineker and Cole call out Infantino's relentless World Cup camera appearances
Gary Lineker and Joe Cole have aired their frustration at FIFA president Gianni Infantino's constant on-screen presence at the 2026 World Cup, with Cole revealing he once resisted the urge to foul Infantino during a charity match in Dubai.
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De Bruin hands Webb starting berth as Springbok Women make one change for USA rematch
South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin has named Eloise Webb at full-back for Saturday's second Test against the USA Women's Eagles in Pretoria, the only change to the starting XV that won 34-21 in Johannesburg last week.
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England name three debutants on bench as Borthwick makes minimal changes to face Fiji
Steve Borthwick has made just two changes to his England starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji in Liverpool, while Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Noah Caluori and George Kloska all stand by for their first caps from the bench.
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Griezmann scores first goal for Orlando City in dominant friendly victory
A few weeks after joining MLS, Antoine Griezmann found the back of the net with Orlando City in a friendly match against Tampa Bay Rowdies (6-0), a second-division American team.
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UK government eyes 24 July bank holiday if England clinch first World Cup in 60 years
Friday 24 July has been earmarked as a potential bank holiday should England win the World Cup, it is understood, as the government weighs a national celebration 60 years after the country's only previous triumph. England face Norway in the quarter-finals this Saturday.
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Female rugby players 69% more likely to suffer online abuse than male counterparts, World Rugby finds
World Rugby's Social Media Protection Service analysed over 440,000 posts during Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and found female players and match officials faced 69% more online abuse than men, with eight cases referred to law enforcement.
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Collina defends World Cup referees after Egypt coach accuses officials of bias against Argentina
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of biased officiating at the World Cup, after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan publicly accused referee Francois Letexier of unfairness following his side's 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
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