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FA's backing of Infantino under scrutiny as Trump-FIFA ban controversy deepens
The Football Association was reportedly poised to send a letter supporting Gianni Infantino's 2027 re-election bid just as the FIFA president became embroiled in controversy over Donald Trump's alleged interference in Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension.
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Deschamps defends Letexier and backs Argentine referees ahead of France-Morocco
On the eve of the France-Morocco World Cup 2026 quarter-final, Didier Deschamps dismissed concerns over the all-Argentine refereeing team and defended François Letexier, who faced criticism after Argentina-Egypt. Aurélien Tchouaméni's fitness remains uncertain.
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Argentina players sing Falklands songs ahead of potential World Cup semi-final with England
Footage from Argentina's celebrations after their 3-2 comeback win over Egypt at the World Cup showed players, including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, singing about the Falkland Islands and referencing the 1994 Maradona drugs ban — with a possible semi-final against England now looming.
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Manchester United's first five Premier League fixtures confirmed with derby moved to September
The Premier League has confirmed TV selections for the opening five matchdays of the 2026/27 season. Manchester United's home derby against Manchester City is set for Sunday, September 13, with no Saturday 3pm kick-offs among United's early fixtures.
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Kavanagh rules out McGregor return to lightweight, pushes for second fight before end of 2026
John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor is done at 155 pounds and will remain at welterweight, while also expressing hope that his fighter can squeeze in another bout before the end of 2026 — well ahead of the April 2027 date McGregor has discussed with the UFC.
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Norway switch Miami hotels overnight as World Cup chaos threatens England quarter-final prep
Norway relocated from their Fort Lauderdale hotel within two-and-a-half hours after players complained of noise from road traffic and a nearby construction site. The disruption follows a squad illness that has run through the camp since Sunday, days before their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against England.
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Amorim admits United mistakes as he takes charge of AC Milan on three-year deal
Ruben Amorim has acknowledged making errors during his troubled 14-month spell at Manchester United, speaking at his first press conference as the new AC Milan head coach after signing a three-year contract to succeed Massimiliano Allegri.
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Henderson updates fans from hospital bed after surgery on smashed forearm at World Cup 2026
Jordan Henderson has undergone successful surgery at the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute after breaking his left forearm in a freak fall at the Azteca, despite not featuring in England's Round of 16 win over Mexico. The midfielder is now ruled out for the quarter-finals and beyond.
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Llandovery College, cradle of Welsh rugby, faces closure under £1m debt
Llandovery College, which has produced more than 50 Wales internationals including George North and Alun Wyn Jones, is facing closure after accumulating £1 million in debt, with falling pupil numbers and a VAT hike compounding its financial crisis.
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FIFA upholds Olise's yellow card despite FFF appeal ahead of Morocco clash
Didier Deschamps confirmed in a press conference that FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's request to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from the Round of 16 against Paraguay. The France midfielder now faces automatic suspension if he receives another caution in Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco.
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Guehi and O'Reilly face suspension risk as England meet Norway in World Cup quarter-final
Manchester City pair Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly are both one yellow card away from missing England's World Cup semi-final, after each picked up a booking in the 3-2 win over Mexico.
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FBI Investigates Argentine Football Federation for Suspected Money Laundering
Federal prosecutors and FBI agents have begun collecting testimony on the financial operations of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), suspected of channeling hundreds of millions of dollars through the American banking system.
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Egypt's Disallowed Goal Against Argentina: Refereeing Error Officially Confirmed
The goal annulled for Egypt during Argentina's 3-2 victory in the World Cup round of 16 should not have been disallowed. Video referee Jérôme Brisard is identified as the main person responsible for the controversial decision.
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Man City beat Arsenal to £12.5m Monga deal and poach second academy talent
Manchester City have secured Leicester winger Jeremy Monga for £12.5m after edging out Arsenal, and are now in talks to sign Mishel Nduka from the Gunners' own academy, compounding a difficult week for Arsenal on the transfer front.
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Bautista shrugs off UFC's submission clip as Sandhagen rematch at UFC 329 looms
Mario Bautista was caught off guard when the UFC tagged him in a video of his armbar loss to Cory Sandhagen — his octagon debut six years ago. Now a top-10 bantamweight, Bautista insists the rematch at UFC 329 is an entirely different fight.
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Henderson breaks silence on freak broken arm as he rejoins England's World Cup camp
Jordan Henderson has spoken out after fracturing his forearm in a post-match accident following England's last-16 win over Mexico, confirming successful surgery and his return to the squad's Kansas City base ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against Norway.
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Henderson confirms wrist surgery a success ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final
Jordan Henderson has posted from his hospital bed in Kansas City to confirm surgery on his broken wrist went well, and says he is ready to support England ahead of their quarter-final against Norway on Saturday.
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Amorim apologises to Man Utd fans for silent exit as he is unveiled by AC Milan
Ruben Amorim, sacked by Manchester United in January after 18 disappointing months, used his AC Milan unveiling on Wednesday to apologise to Red Devils supporters for leaving without a proper farewell.
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Norway illness scare and Henderson wrist update cloud England's World Cup quarter-final build-up
Norway have been hit by a bout of illness ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England, while Jordan Henderson has shared a post-surgery update after fracturing his wrist in a freak incident following the Three Lions' win over Mexico.
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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona to join London City Lionesses
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and former Barcelona captain, has signed for London City Lionesses after 14 years at the Spanish club. The 32-year-old World Cup winner joins Michele Kang's ambitious WSL side, who also signed Mary Earps this summer.
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