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Doué to start against Morocco as Deschamps makes another XI change for quarterfinals
Désiré Doué is expected to replace Bradley Barcola in France's starting lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday. Aurélien Tchouameni, not fully recovered from a thigh injury, remains on the bench.
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Saibari Out, Morocco Deprived of Top Scorer for France Clash
Ismael Saibari, who has scored three goals since the start of the tournament, will not be available for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday. His thigh injury, sustained against Canada, has not healed in time.
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Man United contact Ryerson's camp as Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni
Manchester United have held renewed contact with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, while Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni for £85m as United push to rebuild their midfield.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan's title shot claim ahead of UFC 329 co-main
Paddy Pimblett has publicly questioned Arman Tsarukyan's credentials for a UFC lightweight title shot, accusing the Armenian contender of inactivity and urging him to return to the Octagon before making any championship claims.
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Whittaker embraces 'risk and threat' of permanent light heavyweight move ahead of UFC 329
Robert Whittaker has committed to a permanent move up to light heavyweight and acknowledges the division's power as the ultimate equaliser, ahead of his bout with Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Barnes urges Liverpool to extend Van Dijk's contract as Elliott handed fresh start under Iraola
Liverpool legend John Barnes has called on the club to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract, warning that Iraola will need senior leaders after the departures of Salah, Konate and Robertson. Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott is set for a chance to impress the new head coach in pre-season.
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Palmer returns as five Chelsea stars miss Alonso's first pre-season session due to World Cup
Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first Chelsea training session at Cobham on Thursday, but at least five players remain absent due to World Cup commitments. Cole Palmer, omitted from England's squad, is among those available to the new head coach.
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Rooney names the one role that would bring him out of retirement and back to Old Trafford
Wayne Rooney says he has no desire to return to management — but would make an immediate exception if Michael Carrick offered him a coaching role at Manchester United, calling it a "no-brainer".
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Rennie makes five changes as Will Jordan closes in on All Blacks try record against Italy
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington, with Tyrel Lomax reaching his 50th cap and two uncapped players named among the reserves.
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Ellison dismisses Jon Jones factor as massive underdog ahead of UFC 329 debut clash
Elisha Ellison, a historic underdog against Gable Steveson at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, says Steveson's training partnership with Jon Jones is irrelevant — because Jones won't be inside the Octagon.
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Uncapped Meredith handed Wallabies No. 10 debut against Six Nations champions France
Declan Meredith will start at fly-half for Australia against France on Saturday, earning a debut straight into the run-on side after a breakout Super Rugby Pacific season with the ACT Brumbies. The 27-year-old steps in after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain.
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Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni as Man United reignite interest in World Cup star
Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouameni this summer, offering Manchester United fresh hope in their pursuit of the French midfielder. The club have also held renewed talks with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, currently impressing for Norway at the World Cup.
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France top World Cup 2026 betting charts with perfect record heading into quarterfinals
France have gone 5-0 with a 14-2 goal differential at the 2026 World Cup, and bettors have followed every step of the way. Caesars Sports says Les Bleus are 'head and shoulders the most popular team remaining' in championship futures.
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McGregor dismisses Khabib's UFC legacy as built on just three named opponents
Conor McGregor has reignited his rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming the unbeaten Russian's 13-fight UFC career featured only three recognisable opponents and that he himself was out of shape and distracted when he lost to Khabib at UFC 229 in 2018.
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McGregor ranks Makhachev above Khabib in UFC GOAT list ahead of Philadelphia title defence
Conor McGregor has placed Islam Makhachev above Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier in his all-time UFC rankings, citing Makhachev's superior finish rate, two-division titles, and four lightweight title defences.
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Krylov warns Whittaker's light heavyweight debut will end like Adesanya's failed title bid
Nikita Krylov has predicted Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight will mirror Israel Adesanya's unsuccessful 2021 title challenge rather than Alex Pereira's championship run, ahead of their UFC 329 clash on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Desailly urges Barcola to reject Arsenal move as Gunners chase left-winger with £250m budget
French legend Marcel Desailly has publicly told PSG winger Bradley Barcola to stay in Paris rather than join Arsenal, complicating the Gunners' pursuit of a left-winger as they prepare to defend their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Before France-Morocco, Atlas Lions Resurrect Ghost Penalties Row from 2022
On the eve of the quarter-final against France, Morocco's coaching staff publicly demands referees « up to the task », reviving the controversy over two penalties not awarded during the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar.
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Wainiqolo's 17 defenders beaten and Jordan's try record headline Nations Championship round one stats
Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo beat 17 defenders — more than double any other player — while Will Jordan's brace moved him to within two tries of the All Blacks' all-time record as the Nations Championship opened with 12 nations in action.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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