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Hakimi settles it before France-Morocco: "Mbappé is not my mate on the pitch"
Days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, Achraf Hakimi set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in a blunt message posted on social media.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 to end home World Cup dream in round of 16
The United States were outclassed 4-1 by Belgium on Monday, crashing out of the World Cup in the round of 16 on home soil. Former USA international Stu Holden said the moment proved too big for key players, singling out a poor night from Christian Pulisic.
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Valetini named 'alpha of the pack' despite Wallabies' narrow Nations Championship loss to Ireland
Rob Valetini delivered a standout display in Australia's 33-31 Nations Championship defeat to Ireland at Allianz Stadium, recording a game-high 19 carries and drawing high praise from former Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps.
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McGregor insists he is at his peak ahead of five-year UFC return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has declared himself the most dangerous version of himself as he prepares to end a five-year absence from the Octagon in a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Liverpool face £100m-plus bill for Bouaddi as Diomande urged to snub PSG for Anfield
Lille president Olivier Letang has signalled that 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi could cost more than £100m, citing the recent transfers of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali as a pricing benchmark. Meanwhile, former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has urged RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande to choose Anfield over PSG.
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Cunha's World Cup ends in Brazil heartbreak but opens new door at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha scored three goals at the World Cup before Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in New Jersey ended their campaign. His performances as a centre-forward could reshape how Michael Carrick uses him at Manchester United next season.
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City's right-back search deepens after £125m in blocked moves for Palestra and Gusto
Manchester City are hunting a right-back option after missing out on Marco Palestra, who joined Chelsea for £47m, and ruling out a £75m move for Malo Gusto. Five emerging talents across Europe could now fit their brief.
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Dorgu trains alone ahead of United's pre-season return after injury-hit debut campaign
Patrick Dorgu has been spotted working with a personal coach before Manchester United's official pre-season begins on Thursday, as the Danish wing-back looks to build on a promising but injury-interrupted first season at Old Trafford.
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Newcastle agree £23m fee to sign Ajax teenager Sean Steur in third youth deal of the summer
Newcastle United have agreed a £23m fee with Ajax for 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur, according to reports from the Netherlands. The move would be their third signing of a player under 21 this summer as Eddie Howe reshapes his squad.
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Uzbek referee Tantashev sidelined from World Cup and major international competitions
Ilgiz Tantashev, criticized for his heavily disputed management of the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia, should no longer officiate at this World Cup or at upcoming major international tournaments, according to former referee Saïd Ennjimi.
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Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane to miss first two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Already eliminated with Algeria at the World Cup following a disappointing tournament, Luca Zidane will not rejoin the Fennecs in September: a two-match suspension handed down by CAF rules him out of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 in Seattle to end co-hosts' World Cup 2026 in group stage
Belgium eliminated the United States with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup campaign. FOX Sports analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry gave candid but divided verdicts on the performance.
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Pimblett targets McGregor at MSG if both win at UFC 329 in July
Paddy Pimblett has called for a welterweight showdown with Conor McGregor at Madison Square Garden in November, contingent on both fighters winning at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Carrick rules out Leao hijack as United chiefs prepare £85m Tchouameni talks
Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed interest in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao despite an approach from the player's agent, while Manchester United directors are set to fly to Madrid to discuss a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.
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Darry flags All Blacks defence after conceding 32 points against France
Lock Sam Darry says New Zealand's narrow two-point win over France in Christchurch exposed defensive frailties that must be fixed before Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington.
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Jon Jones backs Ronaldo over Messi after the pair exchange regular Instagram DMs
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has settled the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate on personal grounds, revealing he sides with the Portuguese star because the two have built a friendship through Instagram direct messages.
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Pulisic limps off in tears as injury-hit USA crash out of World Cup 4-1 to Belgium
Christian Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute with a suspected twisted ankle as the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle, ending both his and the co-hosts' World Cup campaign under a familiar cloud of fitness problems.
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Belgium end USMNT's World Cup dream with 4-1 rout as Edu, Guzan and Kljestan urge players to hold their heads high
Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending a tournament run that included a historic knockout-stage win over Bosnia and Herzegovina watched by more than 27 million people.
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Arsenal prepare Wan-Bissaka bid as £250m summer rebuild gathers pace
Arsenal are weighing a move for former Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement for Ben White, with sporting director Andrea Berta handed a £250m transfer budget to strengthen Mikel Arteta's Premier League title-defending squad.
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Rooney warns Henderson's wrist injury could be 'real loss' for England at tournament
Jordan Henderson injured his wrist falling from advertising hoardings after England's win over Mexico at the Azteca, requiring surgery. Former captain Wayne Rooney called the midfielder a powerful dressing-room voice whose absence would hurt the squad.
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