Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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UFC 329 sets simultaneous-viewers record despite falling short of White House card total
UFC 329 drew 15.9 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America and set a new peak of 8.3 million simultaneous viewers — a promotion record — though both figures trailed the UFC White House event from June 14.
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Yamal faces Messi in World Cup final after photo together as a baby resurfaces
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey — 18 years after a charity photo captured Messi bathing Yamal as an infant. Spain's defensive order faces Argentina's chaotic resilience for the biggest prize in football.
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McGregor's UFC 329 return draws 15.9 million viewers despite 69-second main event
UFC 329, headlined by Conor McGregor's comeback after five years away, reached 15.9 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America — narrowly behind last month's UFC White House event but setting a new Paramount+ record for concurrent live streams.
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Argentina stunned by Tuchel's defensive shift as England surrendered World Cup semi-final lead
Argentina players and staff were braced for Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke to inject pace in the second half, only to watch England drop deeper and deeper after Anthony Gordon's opener, allowing Scaloni to go all-out attack and win in stoppage time.
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Digne breaks silence after fatal mistake that eliminated France against Spain
After conceding a penalty on Lamine Yamal in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Lucas Digne reacted on social media, expressing his personal disappointment while calling on the France team to secure third place against England.
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England players left stunned by Tuchel's defensive substitutions in 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina
Thomas Tuchel's decision to introduce three defenders after Anthony Gordon's opener drew bewilderment from within the England camp, with players reportedly believing Argentina were vulnerable to a more attacking approach.
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Tuchel stuns his own players with record defensive block in semi-final
Eliminated by Argentina (1-2) in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, England exits in shock: according to the Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel's ultra-defensive changes stunned some players, and Opta figures confirm a historically low possession of 12% after going ahead.
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Dembele's half-time criticism angered France team-mates after 2-0 collapse against Spain
Ousmane Dembele reportedly irritated several France players with dressing-room comments during their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, with team-mates feeling he was deflecting personal blame.
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Booba targets Mbappé after France's elimination by Spain
After France's defeat to Spain in the World Cup, rapper Booba harshly criticized Kylian Mbappé on social media, questioning his leadership despite scoring eight goals in the tournament.
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Bellingham faces Fifa ban after appearing to slap Argentina substitute in World Cup semi-final aftermath
Jude Bellingham could be suspended for England's third-place play-off against France after appearing to slap Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat in Atlanta.
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Messi shrugs off Bellingham then inspires Argentina's stoppage-time comeback to reach World Cup final
Lionel Messi exchanged words with Jude Bellingham before setting up both late goals as Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat England in a feisty World Cup semifinal, with Bellingham slapping Valentín Barco after the final whistle.
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England miss out on £18m after Argentina end their World Cup in semi-finals
England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final has cost the FA up to £18 million in prize money, with Thomas Tuchel's side now facing France in Saturday's third-place play-off.
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Crawford edges Gaethje to claim Fighter of the Year ESPY despite UFC title run
Justin Gaethje's remarkable rise to undisputed UFC lightweight champion wasn't enough to secure the Fighter of the Year ESPY, as boxer Terence Crawford claimed the award at ESPN's 2026 ceremony on Wednesday.
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Leclerc reveals how taming his aggressive style unlocked his Silverstone victory
Charles Leclerc says adapting his naturally aggressive driving style to the demands of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations has been his biggest challenge this season. A series of adjustments made ahead of the British Grand Prix ultimately delivered his first win of the year.
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Messi bathed baby Yamal in 2007 — now they meet in the World Cup final
Nineteen years before Argentina face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, a five-month-old Lamine Yamal was photographed being cradled and bathed by a 20-year-old Lionel Messi after his family won a raffle to visit Barcelona's Camp Nou dressing room.
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Titterrell urges England U20 to make New Zealand fear them in rare Junior World Championship bronze final
England U20 head coach Andy Titterrell has made four changes for Saturday's Junior World Championship third-place play-off against New Zealand in Georgia, calling on his side to make the Baby Blacks 'fear' them in a fixture England have not played in nearly a decade.
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Glen Johnson says Spence 'was not smart' as VAR ignores Messi foul in England's World Cup exit
England were eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Lautaro Martinez heading the winner in stoppage time. Former England defender Glen Johnson believes Djed Spence should have done more to draw a foul from Lionel Messi in the build-up to the decisive goal.
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Chelsea delete Fernandez celebration post after Argentina stun England in World Cup semi-final
Enzo Fernandez scored a late equaliser and Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner as Argentina beat England 2-1 in Atlanta to reach the World Cup final. Chelsea briefly celebrated Fernandez's goal on social media before deleting the post amid a backlash from England fans.
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Dembélé clashes with Mbappé, Olise and Barcola at half-time against Spain
After France's defeat to Spain (0-2) in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Ousmane Dembélé confronted his attacking teammates at half-time over their lack of pressing — a move that frustrated several players in the dressing room.
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Covington refuses to pile on injured McGregor while blasting Poirier as 'fake nice guy'
Colby Covington has offered a measured response to Conor McGregor's knee injury at UFC 329, declining to criticise the Irishman while taking aim at Dustin Poirier for calling McGregor a 'dirtbag' shortly after the loss.
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