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Argentinian media pinpoint England's defensive frailties ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina

ESPN Argentina has identified four key weaknesses in Thomas Tuchel's England side — including slow starts, high-press vulnerability and over-reliance on Bellingham and Kane — ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, with reports also emerging that Bellingham is carrying a shoulder injury.

Football Jul 14

Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up

England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.

Football Jul 14

Mbappe trains through minor scare to face Spain in World Cup semi-final

Kylian Mbappe missed part of France's training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the absence was planned and the captain is fit to play. Aurelien Tchouameni is also nearing full fitness after a hamstring complaint.

Football Jul 14

Chandler defends McGregor after UFC 329 injury exit: 'He is not a quitter'

Michael Chandler has pushed back against claims that Conor McGregor entered his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway already injured, insisting the Irishman is no quitter and will eventually return to fight him.

MMA Jul 14

Tchouameni or Koné: Deschamps faces a real dilemma before France-Spain

Hours before the World Cup semi-final against Spain, Didier Deschamps is still uncertain about his midfield: Aurélien Tchouameni, doubtful after ten days without playing, could give way to Manu Koné, who has impressed since entering the competition.

Football Jul 14

Three Locked Vertebrae and Unable to Get Out of Bed: Mbappé Reveals Hidden Ordeal Before 2018 Semi-Final

On the eve of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé suffered from three locked vertebrae and could not leave his bed. France's team osteopath enabled him to play despite the injury.

Football Jul 14

McGregor plans knee surgery to complete final fight on UFC contract after 69-second exit

Conor McGregor has outlined his path back to the Octagon following a devastating knee injury 69 seconds into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway, vowing to undergo surgery and return for the final fight on his current UFC deal.

MMA Jul 14

Sandhagen reveals suspected hamstring tear cost him in UFC 329 loss to Bautista

Cory Sandhagen believes a kneebar from Mario Bautista tore his hamstring in the first round of their UFC 329 bantamweight bout, compromising his movement for the remainder of a unanimous decision defeat in Las Vegas.

MMA Jul 14

Jordie Barrett carries leg injury into All Blacks' Eden Park clash with Ireland

Jordie Barrett sat out Tuesday's All Blacks training session at North Harbour Stadium with a leg injury, though assistant coach Mike Blair confirmed the 80-cap centre is still expected to feature against Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby Jul 14

Cannone handed four-match ban after red card in Italy's heavy loss to All Blacks

Italy lock Niccolò Cannone has been suspended for four matches after his red card for head contact on Cameron Roigard during Italy's 47-17 defeat to New Zealand in Wellington. The ban, reduced from a six-week entry point, carries over into his club season with Benetton.

Rugby Jul 14

Rice recovers from food poisoning to target England's World Cup semi-final start against Argentina

Declan Rice is expected to be fit for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday after missing most of the Norway match with suspected food poisoning. The Arsenal midfielder spent three days in bed last week but is now training toward full fitness.

Football Jul 13

Sandhagen reveals likely torn hamstring after Bautista submission attempt seals UFC 329 defeat

Cory Sandhagen is awaiting MRI results after a kneebar attempt by Mario Bautista in round one of UFC 329 likely tore his hamstring, leaving him to limp through the final two rounds before losing a unanimous decision.

MMA Jul 13

Guskov steps in for Rountree as Ankalaev's UFC Abu Dhabi main event gets new opponent

Khalil Rountree has withdrawn from the UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25, with Bogdan Guskov now stepping in to face Magomed Ankalaev at Etihad Arena. The reason for Rountree's withdrawal has not been disclosed.

MMA Jul 13

Machine Gun Kelly doubles down on McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury: 'F*ck this dude'

Machine Gun Kelly reignited his long-running feud with Conor McGregor on Instagram, mocking the Irish fighter's devastating knee injury that ended his UFC 329 comeback in just 69 seconds. The beef between the two dates back to a physical altercation on the 2021 VMAs red carpet.

MMA Jul 13

Reece James returns from injury and relishes England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina

Reece James came off the bench in England's quarter-final win over Norway in Miami after recovering from a hamstring strain, and says the semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta is what childhood dreams are made of.

Football Jul 13

Poirier calls McGregor a 'dirtbag' after leg injury ends UFC 329 return in 69 seconds

Dustin Poirier pulled no punches after Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC comeback collapsed when a leg injury stopped his fight against Max Holloway just 69 seconds into Round 1 at UFC 329.

MMA Jul 13

O'Malley in shock as McGregor's comeback ends in 69 seconds at UFC 329

Sean O'Malley posted an emotional live reaction after watching Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return end in just 69 seconds, with a leg injury forcing McGregor to stop against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA Jul 13

McGregor announces surgery and vows to complete final UFC contract fight after UFC 329 loss

Conor McGregor has confirmed he will undergo surgery following his 69-second TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday, and says he intends to return for the final fight on his UFC contract.

MMA Jul 13

World Cup semi-final runs leave Maresca without six key City players for pre-season

Enzo Maresca will be denied the services of at least six Manchester City players for pre-season after their nations reached the World Cup semi-finals, with new £116m signing Elliot Anderson and left-back Nico O'Reilly among those affected.

Football Jul 13

Messi rested in training ahead of Argentina-England semi-final

The day after Argentina's grueling victory over Switzerland, Lionel Messi and several senior players were given a rest day during the collective training session. At 39 years old, the Albiceleste captain is the fifth most-used player in this World Cup with 530 minutes played.

Football Jul 13