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Rashford rules out Fenerbahce move as United return looms after England's World Cup exit

Marcus Rashford has no interest in joining Fenerbahce this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, and is expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season. The 28-year-old's future will only be resolved if a top club submits a formal bid.

Football Jul 16

Teenage grappling world No. 1 Helena Crevar opens door to MMA crossover super fights

At 19, Helena Crevar holds the No. 1 pound-for-pound women's grappling ranking and remains unbeaten in 2026. The John Danaher black belt says she would welcome super fights against top MMA names as she targets ADCC gold and further ONE Championship appearances this year.

MMA Jul 16

Tuchel stuns his own players with record defensive block in semi-final

Eliminated by Argentina (1-2) in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, England exits in shock: according to the Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel's ultra-defensive changes stunned some players, and Opta figures confirm a historically low possession of 12% after going ahead.

Football Jul 16

FIFA charges fans £60 to attend World Cup final press conference hosted by Rio Ferdinand

FIFA and commercial partner Fanatics are charging fans £60 a head to attend a pre-final press conference at the Javits Centre in New York on Friday, where Argentina and Spain representatives will appear alongside host Rio Ferdinand and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Football Jul 16

Santos reveals Palmer's personal message after completing £50m Manchester United move

Andrey Santos has completed a £50 million transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United, signing a five-year deal. The Brazilian midfielder revealed that Cole Palmer, a boyhood United fan, messaged him to wish him well upon hearing the news.

Football Jul 16

Yamal and Porro sidelined three days before Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Lamine Yamal, nursing a right thigh injury, and Pedro Porro, troubled by hamstring issues, missed Spain's collective training session Thursday in East Hanover, three days before the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina.

Football Jul 16

Dembele's half-time criticism angered France team-mates after 2-0 collapse against Spain

Ousmane Dembele reportedly irritated several France players with dressing-room comments during their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, with team-mates feeling he was deflecting personal blame.

Football Jul 16

Verstappen refuses to end McLaren speculation after Silverstone Red Bull talks

Max Verstappen stonewalled every question about his F1 future at Spa's FIA press conference on Thursday, offering only one-word answers while confirming he has not yet made a private decision on where he will race beyond his current Red Bull deal.

Formula 1 Jul 16

Booba targets Mbappé after France's elimination by Spain

After France's defeat to Spain in the World Cup, rapper Booba harshly criticized Kylian Mbappé on social media, questioning his leadership despite scoring eight goals in the tournament.

Football Jul 16

Du Plessis dismisses Chimaev rematch talk as 'ridiculous' ahead of Usman fight

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has rejected calls for Khamzat Chimaev to receive an immediate title rematch against Sean Strickland, insisting he will let his performance against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City do the talking.

MMA Jul 16

Arsenal agree £34m deal for Christos Tzolis as Trossard replacement arrives from Brugge

Arsenal have agreed a £34m fee with Club Brugge for Greek international winger Christos Tzolis, 24, making him the club's first summer signing as a direct replacement for Leandro Trossard, who joined Besiktas earlier this week.

Football Jul 16

Manchester United threaten long-term season ticket holders with bans in touting crackdown

Manchester United have temporarily restricted the accounts of a large number of season ticket holders, warning of permanent bans after allegedly identifying suspicious ticketing activity — but affected fans insist they are innocent and the club has been vague about its evidence.

Football Jul 16

Aston Villa target Manu Kone and Summerville to hijack two Manchester United deals

Aston Villa are pursuing Manchester United transfer targets Manu Kone and Crysencio Summerville, according to reports, as the club seeks midfield reinforcements following Youri Tielemans' £35m departure to Old Trafford.

Football Jul 16

Bellingham faces Fifa ban after appearing to slap Argentina substitute in World Cup semi-final aftermath

Jude Bellingham could be suspended for England's third-place play-off against France after appearing to slap Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat in Atlanta.

Football Jul 16

Messi shrugs off Bellingham then inspires Argentina's stoppage-time comeback to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi exchanged words with Jude Bellingham before setting up both late goals as Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat England in a feisty World Cup semifinal, with Bellingham slapping Valentín Barco after the final whistle.

Football Jul 16

England miss out on £18m after Argentina end their World Cup in semi-finals

England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final has cost the FA up to £18 million in prize money, with Thomas Tuchel's side now facing France in Saturday's third-place play-off.

Football Jul 16

Castres lose marquee signing Papali'i to ruptured Achilles on second day of pre-season

All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i has undergone surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered during Castres pre-season training, ruling him out for a minimum of six months and costing the Top 14 club their headline summer signing for the first half of the season.

Rugby Jul 16

Colombian teenager Orozco breaks silence on completed Manchester United move

Cristian Orozco has spoken publicly for the first time about his transfer to Manchester United, with the Colombian midfielder's move from Fortaleza CEIF finalised on his 18th birthday. The teenager says adapting quickly is his priority as he begins life in the academy at Carrington.

Football Jul 16

Crawford edges Gaethje to claim Fighter of the Year ESPY despite UFC title run

Justin Gaethje's remarkable rise to undisputed UFC lightweight champion wasn't enough to secure the Fighter of the Year ESPY, as boxer Terence Crawford claimed the award at ESPN's 2026 ceremony on Wednesday.

MMA Jul 16

Hamilton ditches Ferrari's simulator for two months and outscores the entire grid

Lewis Hamilton has not used Ferrari's Formula 1 simulator since the Canadian Grand Prix in May, citing poor correlation with the real car. In that time he has outscored every other driver on the grid, accumulating 96 points.

Formula 1 Jul 16