Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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McGregor dismisses Khabib as 'nothing' ahead of UFC 329 comeback against Holloway
Conor McGregor has reignited his feud with retired champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming he fought the undefeated 29-0 star while injured, partying and mired in legal trouble. The comments came as McGregor prepares to return at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
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USA Women's Eagles make seven changes to face Springbok Women in Pretoria decider
Head coach Jack Hanratty has reshuffled his squad for the second Test against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, after the Eagles fell 34-21 to the Springbok Women last weekend in Johannesburg.
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Argentina players chant about Falklands after dramatic comeback win over Egypt
Argentina's players broke into a chant referencing the Falkland Islands moments after their round-of-16 victory over Egypt, in which they recovered from 2-0 down to win with three goals in 14 minutes. The provocation comes ahead of a potential World Cup semi-final against England.
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Pico Lopes misses Shamrock Rovers' Champions League opener after Cape Verde's World Cup run
Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes was unavailable for the club's 2-0 first-leg defeat to Floriana in Malta, having only returned to Dublin on Monday following Cape Verde's narrow 3-2 World Cup exit against Argentina.
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Manchester United's first five Premier League fixtures confirmed with derby moved to September
The Premier League has confirmed TV selections for the opening five matchdays of the 2026/27 season. Manchester United's home derby against Manchester City is set for Sunday, September 13, with no Saturday 3pm kick-offs among United's early fixtures.
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FIFA upholds Olise's yellow card despite FFF appeal ahead of Morocco clash
Didier Deschamps confirmed in a press conference that FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's request to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from the Round of 16 against Paraguay. The France midfielder now faces automatic suspension if he receives another caution in Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco.
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Egypt's Disallowed Goal Against Argentina: Refereeing Error Officially Confirmed
The goal annulled for Egypt during Argentina's 3-2 victory in the World Cup round of 16 should not have been disallowed. Video referee Jérôme Brisard is identified as the main person responsible for the controversial decision.
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Bautista shrugs off UFC's submission clip as Sandhagen rematch at UFC 329 looms
Mario Bautista was caught off guard when the UFC tagged him in a video of his armbar loss to Cory Sandhagen — his octagon debut six years ago. Now a top-10 bantamweight, Bautista insists the rematch at UFC 329 is an entirely different fight.
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When Messi Accused Brazil of Corruption at Copa America 2019
Following Egyptian accusations against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, a parallel emerges: in 2019, Lionel Messi himself denounced rigged refereeing in favor of Brazil during Copa America, risking a two-year suspension.
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Upamecano and Saliba in the spotlight: centre-backs struggling from the penalty spot
On the eve of the France-Morocco quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup, a worrying statistic emerges: at this tournament, only 4 out of 10 centre-backs have converted their penalty kicks, a trend that could influence Didier Deschamps' choices.
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Egypt demand Fifa exclude referee after Argentina's 3-2 stoppage-time comeback ends their World Cup
The Egyptian FA has filed an official complaint to Fifa demanding the exclusion of French referee François Letexier after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in the last 16, with a disallowed goal and a disputed foul in the build-up to Enzo Fernández's winner fuelling the protest.
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Dvalishvili urges Yan to 'come back soon' as UFC trilogy stalls and home wrestling debut looms
Merab Dvalishvili says he has received no word from the UFC or Petr Yan on when their bantamweight trilogy will be booked, while preparing to face Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo in a freestyle wrestling match on home soil in Georgia.
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World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals: France, Argentina, Haaland and Messi's Race for the Golden Boot
Wednesday, July 8 is a scheduled rest day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The quarterfinals begin Thursday, with France vs. Morocco in Boston headlining a run of four matches through Saturday that also features Spain vs. Belgium, Norway vs. England, and Argentina vs. Switzerland.
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Brazil squad splinters after World Cup exit as only Danilo flies home with staff
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil were eliminated from the World Cup 2026 after a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The squad's disunity was laid bare when just one player, Danilo, chose to board the CBF-arranged flight back to Rio.
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Thunderstorms threaten to delay England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
Extreme heat and thunderstorms are forecast for Miami Gardens this weekend, raising the prospect of another weather-related delay to England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after similar conditions pushed back their round of 16 clash with Mexico by an hour.
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McGregor claims featherweight GOAT status ahead of five-year comeback at UFC 329
Conor McGregor has declared himself 'the greatest featherweight since Bruce Lee' as he prepares to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday — his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
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Sorloth's father reveals frustration at half-time substitution as Norway prepare to face England
Alexander Sorloth has been left irritated after being substituted at half-time during Norway's 2-1 World Cup win over Brazil, with his father confirming the Atletico Madrid striker is frustrated by the tactical concessions required to accommodate Erling Haaland.
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England players recharge in Kansas City ahead of Norway World Cup quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel's England side are enjoying a two-day break at their Kansas City hotel following their famous win over co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with a World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday now firmly in focus.
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Djorkaeff slams eliminated Brazil: "You want to throw up watching this team"
1998 World Cup winner against Brazil, Youri Djorkaeff harshly criticized the Seleção after their Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup by Norway (2-1), lamenting the complete absence of creative playmakers.
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Egyptian complaint against Letexier after Argentina-Egypt: what risks does the French referee face?
The Egyptian Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA against French referee François Letexier following Egypt's elimination by Argentina (2-3) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs are demanding his exclusion from the rest of the competition.
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