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Henderson smashes forearm in freak fall during England's World Cup celebrations against Mexico

Jordan Henderson fractured his left forearm after falling over advertising hoardings during England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. His father Brian confirmed the midfielder underwent surgery and will remain with the squad in the United States.

Football Jul 8

VAR controversy, FIFA probe and Messi furore dominate 2026 World Cup round of 16

Argentina edged Egypt 3-2 in a chaotic last-16 tie marred by disputed VAR calls and post-match rigging claims from scorer Mostafa Ziko, while FIFA opened an investigation into racist abuse of streamer IShowSpeed and clashed with UEFA over Folarin Balogun's overturned ban.

Football Jul 8

City face goalkeeper dilemma as Trafford exit looms and Donnarumma stays No.1

Manchester City are bracing for the likely departure of James Trafford this summer, leaving them without the formidable two-goalkeeper depth that served them well across all competitions last season.

Football Jul 8

Fernandes clocked fastest sprint times at United after COVID lockdown training

Bruno Fernandes recorded some of the highest top speeds at Manchester United following the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, defying expectations after months of remote training. The United captain will miss the start of pre-season after Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain.

Football Jul 8

Only three survivors from 2022: France's XI against Morocco completely transformed

Four years after their World Cup semi-final in Qatar, France and Morocco meet in the quarter-finals in Boston on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Retirements, emerging talent and injuries have profoundly reshaped Didier Deschamps' starting XI.

Football Jul 8

FA weighs Quansah red card appeal as Trump's Balogun intervention opens disciplinary floodgates

Jarell Quansah faces a suspension that would rule him out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after his red card against Mexico. The FA is considering an appeal, emboldened by Donald Trump's successful intervention to overturn Folarin Balogun's ban.

Football Jul 8

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.

Football Jul 8

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.

MMA Jul 8

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.

Rugby Jul 8

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.

MMA Jul 8

Onana tears ACL in Belgium's win over USA, ruled out for rest of World Cup

Amadou Onana ruptured the ACL in his right knee in the 19th minute of Belgium's 4-1 round-of-16 victory over the United States on Monday, ending his World Cup 2026 campaign at 24 years old.

Football Jul 7

Henderson breaks arm in post-match celebration as England reach World Cup quarter-finals

Jordan Henderson fractured his arm after losing his footing while climbing over advertising boards following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Teammate Marc Guehi says the midfielder is on course for a 'speedy recovery' but is expected to miss the rest of the tournament.

Football Jul 7

Norway hit by illness scare ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami

Norway coach Stale Solbakken confirmed several players, including striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, have been struck by illness ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, though he said the squad is recovering.

Football Jul 7

Henderson ruled out of World Cup after broken wrist as Guehi confirms recovery progress

Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the 2026 World Cup after breaking his wrist celebrating England's win over Mexico. The 36-year-old, who made history as the only men's player to appear at four World Cups, hopes to remain with the squad in a support role.

Football Jul 7

England weigh appeal to save Quansah from World Cup quarter-final ban against Norway

Jarell Quansah faces an automatic one-match suspension after receiving a straight red card in England's 3-2 win over Mexico, ruling him out of Saturday's quarter-final. The FA is now considering whether to challenge the decision following the precedent set by FIFA's intervention in Folarin Balogun's case.

Football Jul 7

Norway hit by illness and fatigue ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England

Norway have been disrupted by sickness and exhaustion throughout the Women's World Cup, with Crystal Palace forward Jørgen Strand Larsen and Marcus Holmgren Pedersen both missing matches due to illness ahead of the quarter-final against England.

Football Jul 7

Stones tricks Tuchel with fake shoulder injury after England's World Cup qualification

After England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, John Stones and Declan Rice played a prank on Thomas Tuchel in the Estadio Azteca dressing room, simulating a shoulder injury.

Football Jul 7

Onana Out for Rest of World Cup with ACL Tear, Belgium Loses Key Midfielder

Amadou Onana has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture sustained during Belgium's 4-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup round of 16. The Aston Villa midfielder will miss not only the remainder of the 2026 World Cup but the entire rest of the year.

Football Jul 7

England call up Iyogun and Cunningham-South as injuries bite after Springbok hammering

Emmanuel Iyogun and Chandler Cunningham-South have been drafted into England's squad after Beno Obano and Cadan Murley were ruled out injured, with Iyogun now in line for his first cap against Fiji on Saturday.

Rugby Jul 7

Bouaddi with Morocco: Létang had alerted the FFF, Deschamps did nothing

According to L'Équipe, LOSC president Olivier Létang had warned Philippe Diallo of the risk of losing Ayyoub Bouaddi to Morocco. The decision lay with Didier Deschamps, who did not recall the 18-year-old midfielder.

Football Jul 7