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Cormier hands Pimblett $1,000 in cash after USA's World Cup exit stings UFC Hall of Famer
Daniel Cormier paid Paddy Pimblett $1,000 in Las Vegas after losing a bet on the United States to beat Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The USA were eliminated 4-1, leaving Cormier to settle his debt ahead of UFC 329.
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Stassin and Davitashvili on the market: ASSE sets price for its two strikers
After rejecting a €30 million offer for Lucas Stassin last summer, AS Saint-Étienne is now willing to discuss the departure of its two star strikers, provided it receives offers that meet its demands.
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Alex Scott rejects Bournemouth contract offers as United target Tchouameni for midfield rebuild
Manchester United's midfield recruitment drive is gathering pace, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott turning down multiple new contract offers and Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni emerging as a second target valued at £85m.
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Kone agrees personal terms with Arsenal as Trossard nears £15.5m Besiktas exit
Arsenal are closing in on Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with personal terms reportedly agreed and a £43m fee the remaining hurdle. Simultaneously, Leandro Trossard's representatives are heading to Istanbul to finalise a £15.5m move to Besiktas.
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Onana's ACL at the World Cup forces Aston Villa into the transfer market
Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury during Belgium's win over the United States at the World Cup, ruling him out for most or all of next season. FIFA will cover his wages up to £4.68m, but Villa are now expected to seek midfield reinforcements.
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France-Paraguay: Referee Tantashev Heavily Criticized, Removed From Quarter-Finals
Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev, who officiated the France-Paraguay Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, will not be assigned to any Quarter-Final matches. His overly lenient management of Paraguayan players, who committed numerous unsporting acts throughout the match, has drawn sharp criticism from experts.
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St. Denis clears staph infection scare ahead of Pimblett clash at UFC 329
Benoit St. Denis has dismissed social media speculation that a visible mark on his foot signals a staph infection, insisting it is nothing more than a scab. The Frenchman is medically cleared to face Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 329 co-main event on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Tupou brings French scrum secrets back to Brisbane to face his Racing 92 teammates
Taniela Tupou says a season with Racing 92 in Paris transformed his game and his mindset, teaching him the 'freestyle' tricks of the French scrum ahead of Saturday's Test against France at Suncorp Stadium.
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Queensland Reds secure Wallabies flanker Hooper on two-year deal from 2029
The Queensland Reds have signed Tom Hooper from Exeter on a two-year deal, though the 25-year-old Wallabies flanker will not arrive in Brisbane until 2029 after completing his commitments in England.
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Unbeaten Rakhmonov resumes pad work 18 months after knee injury derailed title shot
Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0) has returned to light pad work and continues rehabilitation on his left knee following January surgery, moving closer to a UFC welterweight comeback after more than a year on the sidelines.
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Messi rescues Argentina with comeback from two goals down as Switzerland reach first quarterfinal since 1954
Argentina trailed Egypt by two goals as late as the 78th minute before completing a historic 3-2 comeback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, visibly emotional at 39, was central to the turnaround, while Switzerland also advanced to set up a quarterfinal meeting with Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City.
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USMNT eliminated in round of 16 as federation vows to learn and return stronger
The United States Soccer Federation released a bilingual statement thanking fans after the USMNT's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the USA won three group-stage matches for the first time in federation history before falling 4-1 to Belgium.
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Switzerland survive Colombia shoot-out to set up World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Switzerland edged Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Kansas City on Tuesday, ending a 71-year wait to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi's defending champion Argentina, who beat Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day, await them on Saturday.
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Brundle identifies communication failure behind Antonelli's heartbreaking British GP collapse
Kimi Antonelli led the championship into Silverstone and started from pole, but a dislodged wheel shield, a double pit stop, and a track limits penalty left the 19-year-old Mercedes driver classified 15th after a race that promised so much more.
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Two-time World Cup winner Conrad Smith appointed New Zealand Rugby's head of men's high performance
New Zealand Rugby has named former All Blacks centre Conrad Smith as its new Head of Men's High Performance. The 94-Test veteran, who won two Rugby World Cups, will begin the role in September under newly appointed Director of High Performance Don Tricker.
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Scaloni breaks down in tears and abandons interview after Argentina's stunning comeback over Egypt
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion and walked out of his post-match interview after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt and reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Messi scoring and assisting in a three-goal blitz.
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Argentina's stunning comeback reshapes England's potential route to the World Cup final
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2, where they face Norway. Reigning champions Argentina kept their path alive with a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Egypt, overturning a two-goal deficit in 17 minutes.
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BBC to stay in Salford studio until World Cup semi-finals in cost-saving move
The BBC will not travel to the United States until the semi-final stage of the 2026 World Cup, conducting most of their coverage from their Salford studio while ITV broadcast from a rooftop set in Brooklyn, New York.
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Egypt furious as Argentina's stoppage-time comeback sparks referee controversy at World Cup
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan vowed never to watch the World Cup again after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2, with a disallowed Mostafa Ziko goal and a disputed penalty call in the build-up to Enzo Fernandez's winner fuelling Egyptian outrage.
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Egypt's Ziko accuses FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial 3-2 loss to Argentina
Mostafa Ziko broke down in tears after Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, alleging the tournament had been "fixed" following a disallowed goal, two disputed penalty claims, and a contentious foul call that denied Mohamed Salah a clear chance.
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