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Messi publicly dismisses affair rumours with journalist as wife Antonela backs her too
Lionel Messi confronted baseless affair rumours head-on after Argentina's last-32 win over Cape Verde, joking openly with journalist Sofi Martinez about the speculation. His wife Antonela Roccuzzo also privately messaged Martinez to tell her to ignore the gossip.
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Hamilton predicts grid penalties for Russell and Antonelli as Mercedes reliability woes mount
Lewis Hamilton believes George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will face grid penalties later in the 2026 season after both suffered electronics-triggered retirements, raising concerns about Mercedes' power unit component usage.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 as Lukaku taunts crowd after Balogun suspension row
Belgium swept the United States aside 4-1 in Seattle to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Romelu Lukaku goading the home crowd after FIFA controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-game red-card suspension ahead of the match.
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Iran taunts Trump administration as Belgium routs USA 4-1 to end home World Cup
Belgium eliminated the United States from their home World Cup with a 4-1 victory, prompting Iran's Football Federation to declare 'the whole world is dancing' in a direct rebuke of US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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Borjas and Tsuruya set to clash in flyweight bout at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29
Kevin Borjas and Rei Tsuruya have reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai on August 29, per multiple reports, though the UFC is yet to confirm the flyweight matchup.
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Norwegian media back Haaland to end England's World Cup run in Miami quarter-final
Norway's press have declared open confidence ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, with outlets labelling Thomas Tuchel's side 'poor England' after Erling Haaland's brace stunned Brazil to set up the last-eight clash.
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France appeal Olise yellow card as FIFA faces fresh World Cup referee controversy
The French Football Federation has formally requested FIFA overturn Michael Olise's booking against Paraguay, citing replays showing he only grabbed Matias Galarza's shirt. The appeal follows FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, which drew widespread criticism from Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and England manager Thomas Tuchel.
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Greg Jackson calls Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson the most talented athlete he has ever coached
Legendary MMA coach Greg Jackson has lavished extraordinary praise on UFC debutant Gable Steveson, calling the 26-year-old Olympic heavyweight wrestling champion the most athletically gifted fighter he has ever worked with ahead of UFC 329 on July 11.
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FIFA Overturns Olise's Yellow Card, Suspension Threat Lifted Before Morocco
The French Football Federation successfully appealed to FIFA's disciplinary commission to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from the Paraguay quarter-final, which the French staff deemed unfounded. The Bayern Munich forward had been cautioned after an altercation with Paraguayan Matias Galarza, despite replays showing no contact. Without the overturn, Olise would have faced an automatic suspension threat in Thursday's semi-final against Morocco.
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Saibari uncertain for France-Morocco quarter-final after muscle scare against Canada
Author of three goals in five matches and Morocco's best player in the tournament, Ismaël Saibari left the round-of-16 match against Canada early with a thigh injury. Two days before the quarter-final against France, his status remains highly uncertain.
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Ronaldo slammed for 'waddling like a grandad' as Portugal exit ends his World Cup dream
Chris Sutton has savaged Cristiano Ronaldo's performance and Roberto Martinez's team selection after Spain's late winner in Dallas eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup, ending the 41-year-old's last realistic chance at the trophy.
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Haaland has scored in 14 straight Norway games — and England face him on Saturday
Erling Haaland carries a 14-game scoring streak into Norway's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, a run that includes 27 goals and three hat-tricks. His habit of striking late makes him a threat England cannot afford to switch off against.
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McGregor faces Holloway at UFC 329 in first Octagon return since 2021
Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited UFC comeback on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, facing Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years after their first meeting. Both fighters are looking to bounce back from recent defeats.
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Stones fakes shoulder injury to prank Tuchel during England's World Cup celebrations
John Stones had Thomas Tuchel briefly fooled during England's dressing-room celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, limping and clutching his arm before breaking into a dance that left his manager laughing.
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Klopp and Lineker join calls for Infantino to resign over Trump's World Cup interference
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure to resign after Donald Trump publicly claimed he called Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, allowing the USA striker to play their round-of-16 defeat to Belgium.
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Aspinall backs McGregor to land first-round KO on Holloway at UFC 329
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has predicted Conor McGregor will stop Max Holloway inside the opening round at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, citing McGregor's one-punch power and his focused demeanour in recent interviews.
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Will Jordan three tries from All Blacks record as ex-teammate backs Italy demolition
Will Jordan needs just three more tries to surpass Doug Howlett's all-time All Blacks record of 49, and former Crusaders teammate Bryn Hall believes the winger can reach the milestone against Italy in Wellington this weekend.
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Holloway backs himself to outbox McGregor at UFC 329 after five-year absence
Max Holloway has declared himself the best boxer in the UFC ahead of his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, acknowledging McGregor's striking credentials while insisting the Irishman has never faced anyone like him.
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Poirier links Atlanta airport arrest to grief over homeless, alcoholic father
Dustin Poirier has opened up about his father's lifelong struggle with alcohol addiction, saying Father's Day memories of his estranged, homeless dad triggered the drinking binge that led to his arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 and mock FIFA's Balogun reprieve with 'overturn this' jibe
Belgium swept aside the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, then posted a pointed two-word message on social media after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card to let him play following a call from Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino.
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