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Pulisic breaks social media silence to thank fans after USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium
Christian Pulisic posted a message on Instagram thanking supporters following the United States' elimination from the World Cup, days after his subdued postgame comments drew criticism. The AC Milan forward failed to score in four matches, managing just two shots on target and one assist.
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Pato O'Ward walks away from Formula 1 ambitions to commit fully to IndyCar
Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward has declared he is no longer interested in a Formula 1 reserve role, saying he has asked to be released from all F1 obligations and is fully focused on IndyCar, where he is contracted through at least 2027.
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McGregor dismisses Gaethje as a 'bum' and targets triple crown ahead of UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor has shut down talk of a fight with new lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, mocking his UFC 300 loss to Max Holloway, while setting his sights on a historic third UFC title at Wednesday's UFC 329 media day.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday for England's first World Cup win in 60 years
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested a bank holiday on Friday 25 July could follow an England World Cup victory, but refused to confirm plans before the final. England face Norway in a quarter-final in Miami on Saturday after beating Mexico 3-2.
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Sesko signals return to fitness after shin injury cut short his debut Man United season
Benjamin Sesko has posted on Instagram that he is back in preparation after a shin injury ruled him out of Manchester United's final three Premier League matches. The Slovenian striker scored 11 league goals in his first season at Old Trafford following his £73m move from RB Leipzig.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan as top contender and tells him to stop 'tickling people' in RAF
Ahead of his UFC 329 bout against Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett publicly discounted Arman Tsarukyan as a legitimate lightweight title contender, criticising his lack of UFC activity and his focus on freestyle wrestling in the RAF promotion.
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FIFA rejects France's appeal to clear Olise after Trump secured Balogun reprieve
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's appeal to have his caution rescinded — a decision that contrasts sharply with the governing body's intervention to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban at Donald Trump's request.
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Bieber, Madonna and Coldplay headline World Cup final show that BBC will skip
Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Coldplay and BTS are confirmed for an 11-minute halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium — but the BBC and ITV are expected to air first-half analysis instead of broadcasting the performance.
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Neymar weighs full retirement within days after Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway
Neymar has confirmed he is retiring from international football after Brazil were eliminated in the last 16 by an Erling Haaland-inspired Norway at the World Cup. Reports in Brazil now suggest the 34-year-old is also considering ending his club career entirely.
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Lille signs Basar Önal for €9.5m, Strasbourg lands Del Blanco
Lille officially announced the arrival of Turkish winger Basar Önal from NEC Nimègue for €9.5 million, while Strasbourg secured Argentine left-back Mateo Del Blanco for €2.4 million.
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Akliouche to PSG: Monaco Rejects Offer Deemed €15–20M Too Low
PSG submitted a €35 million proposal for Maghnes Akliouche, but AS Monaco rejected it firmly. The Monégasque club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, warned there will be no deal below the player's true value.
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Rafael Márquez named Mexico head coach to lead El Tri into 2030 World Cup
The Mexican Football Federation has appointed former Barcelona captain Rafael Márquez as national team head coach, succeeding Javier Aguirre after Mexico's round-of-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 47-year-old is expected to make his managerial debut during the September international window.
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Whittaker ends 12-year middleweight chapter with light heavyweight debut at UFC 329
Robert Whittaker steps up to light heavyweight for the first time in over a decade when he faces Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The former middleweight champion says a less brutal weight cut has revitalised his career and extended his desire to keep fighting.
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Yan Xiaonan faces four-fight winning streak Gomes in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan returns to the octagon for the first time in over a year when she faces surging contender Denise Gomes in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
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Rogers admits England cannot stop Haaland but vows to cut off his supply against Norway
Morgan Rogers has acknowledged that Erling Haaland is effectively unstoppable one-on-one, but the Aston Villa midfielder says England's plan against Norway in Miami is to starve the Manchester City striker of service.
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Greenwood snubs Roma to seal £34m Fenerbahce move, earning Man Utd a £5.6m windfall
Mason Greenwood has agreed a £34.1m switch from Marseille to Fenerbahce, rejecting a rival offer from Roma. Manchester United will pocket around £5.6m from the deal due to a sell-on clause in his original move to France.
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Greenwood's £34m Fenerbahce move set to hand Man United £17m sell-on windfall
Mason Greenwood is closing in on a £34.1m move from Marseille to Fenerbahce, with a sell-on clause inserted by Manchester United entitling them to up to 50 per cent of the fee — a potential £17m boost to their summer transfer budget.
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Paraguayan Senator Calls Mbappé a "Son of a Bitch" During Senate Session
Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator, insulted Kylian Mbappé during an official Senate session, accusing him of refusing to shake hands with goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The France captain responded by calling her a "despicable woman unworthy of her office."
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FIFA rejects France's Olise yellow card appeal, leaving him one booking from semi-final ban
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA dismissed the French federation's appeal. The ruling contrasts sharply with FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension following Donald Trump's call to Gianni Infantino.
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Norway file FIFA complaint and flee hotel as problems mount before England World Cup quarter-final
Norway have lodged an official complaint with FIFA and relocated their squad from a Fort Lauderdale hotel after players grew frustrated with noise and logistical failures, adding to a sickness scare in camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami.
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