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Raphinha's wife fires back at Vampeta after 2002 World Cup winner's Al Hilal and family claims

Natalia Belloli has released a lengthy social media statement defending her husband after former Brazil midfielder Vampeta alleged on a podcast that Raphinha faces serious family and financial problems and is seeking a move to Al Hilal.

Football Jun 22

Doku flies from World Cup to London for son's birth, set to rejoin Belgium squad Tuesday

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku left Belgium's World Cup camp to be present for the birth of his son, named Praise, on Monday. The Belgian federation confirmed both mother and baby are doing well, with Doku due to return to Seattle on Tuesday evening.

Football Jun 22

Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury, clouding Liverpool's transfer plans

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury in Germany's 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old, who scored in the 7-1 rout of Curacao, had been linked with a move to Liverpool.

Football Jun 22

Dombrandt tears ACL on England XV duty to miss most of Harlequins' 2026/27 season

Harlequins captain Alex Dombrandt has suffered an ACL injury while playing for England XV against France XV in Vannes, ruling him out for a prolonged period of the 2026/27 season and ending his hopes of featuring in England's Nations Championship squad.

Rugby Jun 22

Ted Hill earns England Nations Championship call-up after impressing against France XV

Bath flanker Ted Hill has been added to Steve Borthwick's 36-man squad for the inaugural Nations Championship after a strong performance against France XV, replacing Chandler Cunningham-South. The squad includes five uncapped players and opens its campaign against South Africa at Ellis Park on 4 July.

Rugby Jun 22

Leicester Tigers release 10 women's players including USA Eagles trio after bottom-place PWR finish

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the exits of 10 players at the end of the Premiership Women's Rugby season, headlined by USA internationals Emily Henrich, Kristin Bitter and Emerson Allen — all three of whom featured at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

Rugby Jun 22

Mahrez back in starting XI, Amoura sidelined: Algeria revamped for Jordan clash

After a 3-0 drubbing by Argentina, Algeria must respond on Tuesday against Jordan at Levi's Stadium. Coach Petkovic is expected to recall Mahrez to the starting lineup and drop Boudaoui and Belghali, while Amoura is ruled out through injury.

Football Jun 22

Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup 2026 with torn ankle ligament after Ivory Coast win

Germany have lost central defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the World Cup after scans confirmed a torn medial collateral ligament in his left ankle. The Borussia Dortmund man was substituted at half-time during Saturday's 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast.

Football Jun 22

Injured in training, Amoura to miss rest of group stage with Algeria

Mohamed Amoura has suffered a right thigh muscle injury and will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Algeria, already bottom of Group J after their 3-0 defeat to Argentina, must qualify without him against Jordan and Austria.

Football Jun 22

Rashford urges England brotherhood as he battles Gordon for World Cup starting spot

Marcus Rashford has called on England to 'fight for each other' as Thomas Tuchel builds a squad mentality ahead of their Group L clash with Ghana. The Manchester United forward, a substitute in the 4-2 win over Croatia, is competing with Anthony Gordon for a starting berth.

Football Jun 22

Senior Springbok call-ups force two changes to Junior Boks' World Championship squad

South Africa U20 have reshuffled their squad ahead of the World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia after lock Riley Norton and fly-half Vusi Moyo were promoted to Rassie Erasmus' senior Nations Championship squad. Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele takes over the captaincy.

Rugby Jun 22

Arsenal's title heroes racing against time as injury toll threatens 2026-27 season

Arsenal's Premier League triumph has come at a significant physical cost, with Saka, Rice, Odegaard and Saliba all managing serious injuries at the World Cup — leaving Mikel Arteta facing a compressed summer to rebuild before the new season begins.

Football Jun 22

Messi completes hat-trick then exits early as Argentina manage 39-year-old's minutes at World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi scored three times in 80 minutes against Algeria in Argentina's opening World Cup 2026 group game before being substituted off, with coach Lionel Scaloni appearing to manage the 39-year-old's workload rather than responding to any injury.

Football Jun 22

Ghana optimistic Ati-Zigi will recover in time to face England at World Cup

Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Ghana's first-choice goalkeeper, suffered a groin injury during the 1-0 win over Panama but has returned to light training ahead of Tuesday's Group L clash with England in Boston.

Football Jun 22

Saka trains with England squad ahead of Ghana clash but remains unlikely to start

Bukayo Saka joined England's full training session on Sunday despite managing an Achilles injury, offering a boost ahead of Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash with Ghana in Boston. Manager Thomas Tuchel still does not expect the winger to start until the Panama game.

Football Jun 22

Salah inspires Egypt's first-ever World Cup win as Saka returns to England training

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and top Group G, while Bukayo Saka's return to England training eased fears ahead of their second group game against Ghana.

Football Jun 22

Ex-All Blacks stunned as Kirifi's Super Rugby-winning form earns no Rennie recall

James Parsons and Jeff Wilson have expressed disbelief at Du'Plessis Kirifi's omission from Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad, despite the Hurricanes co-captain producing his best-ever season and leading his side to a 60-5 Super Rugby Pacific final victory over the Chiefs.

Rugby Jun 22

Rennie confirms Fineanganofo's All Blacks call-up despite looming Newcastle move

Dave Rennie has selected Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo in his first All Blacks squad for the 2026 Nations Championship, despite the 17-try scorer being contracted to join Newcastle Red Bulls in 2027. Rennie cited "irresistible" form as the reason for the selection.

Rugby Jun 22

Dropped Nunez can't save Uruguay as Cape Verde hold them to World Cup scare

Darwin Nunez was benched by Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay's opening draw with Saudi Arabia, then introduced with 20 minutes left against Cape Verde — but could only manage a 2-2 stalemate that leaves La Celeste needing a result against Spain to advance.

Football Jun 22

Van Dijk loses feeling in leg but plays on as Netherlands demolish Sweden 5-1

Virgil van Dijk temporarily lost sensation in his upper leg after a heavy hip blow during the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup group-stage rout of Sweden on Saturday, though the Liverpool captain believes a pinched nerve is to blame and expects to be fit to continue.

Football Jun 21