Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Piardi set to referee fourth straight URC final as Leinster injury doubts cloud Bulls rematch
Italian official Andrea Piardi will become the first referee to take charge of four consecutive URC Grand Finals when Leinster host the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, with captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan both racing to be fit.
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Hamilton's first Ferrari win draws Serena Williams tribute after 106th career victory
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win with Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his 106th career victory. Tennis icon Serena Williams was among the first to congratulate him, posting 'Never forget. I love you bro' on Instagram.
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Ex-PGMOL chief says FIFA must act after Belgium's World Cup equaliser taken 15 yards forward
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett argues Belgium's equaliser in their 1-1 World Cup draw with Egypt should have been disallowed, after the free-kick in the build-up was taken roughly 15 yards ahead of where the foul occurred.
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Hamilton's 106th win sparks street celebrations across Italy as Ferrari end 2026 drought
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a personal win drought stretching back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Fans across Italy took to the streets in celebration, with social media footage showing classic cars, flags, and national anthems.
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World Cup winner Galligan departs Saracens after surpassing 50 appearances for the club
Rosie Galligan has confirmed she is leaving Saracens at the end of her second spell with the North London club. The England lock, currently expecting her first child with fiancée Marlie Packer, featured in every match of England's 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup triumph.
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Ndiaye accuses Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final referees of match-fixing from kick-off
Senegal striker Iliman Ndiaye, who started in the Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, claims to have had doubts about the match from before kick-off, denouncing "strange" refereeing decisions and a penalty that "came out of nowhere" for Morocco.
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Iran coach says squad were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup draw with New Zealand
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi have accused US authorities of forcing the squad to depart Los Angeles immediately after their 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand, denying the players recovery time and calling their treatment a 'disaster'.
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Vozinha, 40, breaks World Cup debut record then cries after stunning Spain to a draw
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became the oldest player to feature in a nation's World Cup debut, making seven saves to hold European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw — then broke down in tears and gained 5.8 million Instagram followers overnight.
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Spain held to 0-0 by Cape Verde as punter loses $1m bet on European champions to win
Cape Verde stunned reigning European champions Spain with a goalless draw in their World Cup debut, leaving one bettor $1 million out of pocket while another turned a $400,000 stake on Spain not winning into a $3.5 million windfall.
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Visas Denied, Late Arrival: Iran Denounces Unacceptable Conditions After Draw with New Zealand
After a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup 2026 Group G opener, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei strongly protested the restrictions imposed on his delegation in the United States: around fifteen staff members denied visas, travel bans, and sabotaged preparation.
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Iran's Mohebi denies gun gesture after controversial celebration in World Cup draw with New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi has addressed accusations that he mimicked shooting a gun while celebrating his 64th-minute equaliser as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a result that twice saw the Iranians come from behind.
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Scaloni warns of Algeria threat ahead of Argentina's World Cup 2026 opener
Title holders Argentina face Algeria in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni has publicly acknowledged the Fennecs' danger, comparing their style to Morocco's.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain in stunning World Cup debut
Cape Verde, one of the lowest-ranked teams at the 2026 World Cup, held European champions Spain to a goalless draw on day five — the biggest result in the island nation's footballing history. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams both started on the bench due to hamstring injuries.
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Iran defy FIFA flag ban, Nunez hauled off at half-time as World Cup day four delivers drama
Iran twice came from behind to draw with New Zealand while fans defied a FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary flags. Uruguay were held by Saudi Arabia, with Darwin Nunez completing just three passes before being substituted at half-time.
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Iran midfielder's 'gun celebration' sparks controversy after World Cup draw with New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi's goal gesture drew accusations of mimicking a firearm as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener. The match was already charged with political tension, with Iran's national anthem booed and pre-revolutionary flags displayed in the stands.
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VAR Referee Shaun Evans Cleared After Alleged White Power Gesture During Germany-Curaçao Match
Australian VAR supervisor Shaun Evans was accused of making a white supremacist gesture during the Germany-Curaçao World Cup match (7-1). FIFA opened an investigation and cleared him of wrongdoing.
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Rabiot, Doué and Koundé ruled out by supporters ahead of France-Senegal
On the eve of France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Senegal, a poll reveals that French supporters would reject three of the players expected to start by Didier Deschamps: Rabiot, Doué and Koundé.
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Halilhodzic breaks silence: "What I experienced in Morocco was a real nightmare"
Removed from the Morocco national team four months before the 2022 World Cup, Vahid Halilhodzic reveals his lingering bitterness and says he has not watched a single Morocco match since his dismissal.
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Four draws in one day: Iran, Belgium, Spain and Uruguay all held at World Cup 2026
A historic day at the 2026 World Cup produced four draws — only the second time that has happened in a single day in the tournament's history. Iran, Belgium, Spain and Uruguay all dropped points in results that could reshape the knockout-stage picture.
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Bielsa fumes at reporters over viral FIFA photo after Uruguay's draw with Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa refused to explain his viral FIFA World Cup photo at his post-match press conference, insisting 'I'm not a model' after Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener.
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