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Poirier seeks out officer he threatened during Atlanta airport arrest to apologise
Dustin Poirier has asked his lawyer to track down the police officer he threatened and directed a racial slur at during his arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, saying he wants to personally thank the officer for his professionalism.
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FIFA backs referee Trump called 'suspect' after Balogun red card controversy
FIFA has publicly defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump branded him 'suspect' and lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the striker to face Belgium at the World Cup.
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Strickland dismisses Poirier's depression admission after arrest: 'You're not allowed to be depressed'
Sean Strickland has publicly challenged Dustin Poirier's claims of depression following Poirier's arrest for alleged public drunkenness, arguing that wealth and public adoration disqualify the retired lightweight from the condition.
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Four-fight skid puts Vera's UFC future on the line against rising Jourdain at UFC 331
Marlon Vera, on a four-fight losing streak since his failed title bid against Sean O'Malley, faces Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on September 19. Jourdain arrives on a three-fight winning run after dropping down from featherweight in 2024.
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Barnes hints standout All Blacks performers could still miss Italy Test in Wellington
All Blacks senior assistant Neil Barnes has revealed the coaching staff are weighing squad development against competitive respect for Italy, suggesting some players who performed well against France may not retain their places for Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Wellington.
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Keane left speechless as Trump admits calling Infantino over Balogun red card
Roy Keane responded with disbelief on The Overlap after Donald Trump publicly confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card, which was subsequently suspended to allow the USA forward to face Belgium.
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France appeal to FIFA to clear Olise before World Cup quarter-final against Morocco
The French Football Federation has formally asked FIFA to rescind Michael Olise's yellow card ahead of Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco in Foxborough. The Bayern Munich winger, who leads the tournament with five assists, picked up the booking during France's last-16 win over Paraguay.
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Hooper backs Donaldson's match-winning attempt after Wallabies fall to Ireland in Sydney thriller
Michael Hooper has defended Ben Donaldson's late penalty attempt after Australia lost 33-31 to Ireland at Allianz Stadium, insisting the decision to kick for goal in the final seconds was the right call despite the miss.
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Jordie Barrett backs All Blacks rotation ahead of Italy test in Wellington
Jordie Barrett has endorsed the All Blacks' plan to ring the changes for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Wellington, saying squad-wide rotation is the best strategy for long-term cohesion under Dave Rennie.
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Ronaldo confirms World Cup farewell after Portugal's last-16 exit to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup was his last after Portugal were eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the round of 16. The 41-year-old, visibly emotional at full time, said he leaves international football's biggest stage with a clear conscience.
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Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Spain's stoppage-time winner ends Portugal's run
Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled the end of his international career after Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to eliminate Portugal from the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Ronaldo saying he leaves 'with a clear conscience' having guided the country to three trophies.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup was his last as Portugal's future hangs in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup was definitively his last after Portugal's 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain in Arlington, Texas, but left his broader international future unresolved, saying he will 'have time to think'.
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Balogun starts as USA face Belgium in politically charged World Cup 2026 last-16 clash
Folarin Balogun will start for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT against Belgium after a political storm over his eligibility following a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The winner advances to face Spain in the quarter-finals.
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USMNT fans flood Seattle as USA face Belgium in World Cup round of 16
American supporters packed the streets around Seattle Stadium ahead of the USA's World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium, with the USMNT chasing a quarterfinal place for the first time since 2002.
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Mbappe brands Paraguayan senator 'despicable' after racist attack as France FA files criminal complaint
Kylian Mbappe publicly condemned senator Celeste Amarilla after she directed a racist tirade at him following France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay in Philadelphia. The French Football Federation has announced it will file a criminal complaint, while the Paraguayan government also denounced the remarks.
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Melisano steps in for injured Hardy to face Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City
Anna Melisano replaces Veronica Hardy against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18 after Hardy suffered a training cut. Melisano, Michael Bisping's first pick on TUF 34, is 6-1 as a professional.
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Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after Merino's late goal ends World Cup 2026 campaign
Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving his role as Portugal head coach after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the only goal in added time in Dallas.
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Pulisic starts for USA against Belgium in World Cup round of 16 in Seattle
Christian Pulisic is in the starting lineup as the United States face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle on Monday. Folarin Balogun, USA's leading scorer, also starts after FIFA reversed his suspension.
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Ronaldo ends his final World Cup as Portugal fall 1-0 to Spain at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo started and played all 90 minutes as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, who won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. At 41, it is widely expected to be Ronaldo's last appearance in an international tournament.
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Balogun starts for USA against Belgium despite FIFA red-card controversy and legal threat
Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States starting XI for their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA overturned his red-card suspension — only the second such reversal in World Cup history — prompting outrage from UEFA and a formal eligibility challenge from the Belgian FA.
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