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Downing Street defends Starmer's role in England kick-off time row as FIFA faces Trump pressure

Downing Street has clarified that Sir Keir Starmer supported FA representations to prevent England's World Cup last-16 kick-off against Mexico being moved from 6pm to 12pm local time — a change that would have hampered the team's preparations at altitude in Mexico City.

Football Jul 7
Kane escapes yellow card as FIFA confirms Mexico booking was wrongly attributed

Harry Kane was not booked during England's 3-2 World Cup 2026 last-16 victory over Mexico, despite a broadcast graphic suggesting otherwise. FIFA's official records confirm the 68th-minute caution belonged to centre-back Marc Guehi, not the England captain.

Football Jul 7
Liam Gallagher ready to perform Wonderwall live if England reach World Cup final

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he is 'ready' to perform Wonderwall at the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico sent fans and players singing the anthem at the Azteca.

Football Jul 7
England's 3-2 win over Mexico shatters BBC overnight viewing record with 9.1 million watching at 2am

England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico in the early hours of Monday drew a peak live audience of 9.1 million on the BBC — more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.

Football Jul 7
Fernandes declares Portugal's World Cup exit a 'missed opportunity' as Ronaldo debate intensifies

Bruno Fernandes admitted Portugal 'can't be positive' about their last-16 exit at the World Cup after Spain's Mikel Merino struck a stoppage-time winner, with the Manchester United midfielder insisting his side 'had the quality to win the tournament'.

Football Jul 7
Rúben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference as Merino speaks nearby at World Cup

Rúben Dias abruptly left his post-match mixed zone interview at AT&T Stadium after Spain's Mikel Merino began speaking at an adjacent stage, following a prolonged delay caused by Portugal's press officer insisting on finding a Portuguese journalist to ask the first question.

Football Jul 7
Antonelli swaps Silverstone heartbreak for Wimbledon with Federer 24 hours later

Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli recovered from a frustrating 15th-place finish at the British Grand Prix by watching Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon on Monday, seated alongside tennis great Roger Federer.

Formula 1 Jul 7
Letexier appointed for Argentina-Egypt: Buenos Aires press cries foul

The appointment of French referee François Letexier to oversee the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match between Argentina and Egypt has sparked a wave of criticism in Argentine media and on social networks, fueled by Franco-Argentine rivalry.

Football Jul 7
Balogun fined $40,000 despite red card overturned

FIFA's Disciplinary Commission fined Folarin Balogun $40,000, the American striker for AS Monaco whose suspension was lifted following Donald Trump's intervention during the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 7
Balogun distances himself from Trump-backed FIFA ban reversal after US lose 4-1 to Belgium

Folarin Balogun insists he played no part in overturning his one-match suspension after a red card against Bosnia, a ban that Donald Trump confirmed he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lift. The US still lost 4-1 to Belgium.

Football Jul 7
O'Shea and Walsh hit hat-tricks as Ireland demolish USA 73-22 at Junior World Championship

Charlie O'Shea and Sean David Walsh each scored hat-tricks as Ireland bounced back from defeats to England and Argentina with a commanding 73-22 victory over the USA in their final World Rugby Junior World Championship Pool C match.

Rugby Jul 7
Hakimi warns Mbappé before France-Morocco clash: "He's not my mate on the pitch"

Two days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Achraf Hakimi has set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in unequivocal terms.

Football Jul 7
Rooney claims Portugal players don't share Argentina's bond with their star as Ronaldo exits World Cup

Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal's players do not rally around Cristiano Ronaldo the way Argentina's squad unites behind Lionel Messi, after Spain's Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute to end Ronaldo's World Cup career in a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat.

Football Jul 7
Caceres reveals unexpected exchange with Mbappé during France-Paraguay knockout

After France's victory over Paraguay (1-0), defender Juan José Caceres recounted a humorous jab exchanged with Kylian Mbappé during a match marked by extreme physical intensity.

Football Jul 7
England call up Iyogun and Cunningham-South as injuries bite after Springbok hammering

Emmanuel Iyogun and Chandler Cunningham-South have been drafted into England's squad after Beno Obano and Cadan Murley were ruled out injured, with Iyogun now in line for his first cap against Fiji on Saturday.

Rugby Jul 7
Belgium mock Trump with his own dance moves after routing US 4-1 at World Cup

Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in Seattle, with players mimicking Donald Trump's signature dance after their final goal — a pointed response to Trump's controversial lobbying of FIFA to reinstate striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the match.

Football Jul 7
Onana ruptures ACL as Belgium beat USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Belgium's last-16 win over the United States in Seattle, ruling him out of the rest of the World Cup and likely much of next season. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced 4-1.

Football Jul 7
Ronaldo plays his final World Cup and claims three titles won with Portugal

Eliminated by Spain (0-1) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that this World Cup was the last of his international career, while defending a record of 148 goals and three trophies in 233 caps.

Football Jul 7
Rooney warns England celebrations came too soon despite Mexico thriller sending them to last eight

Wayne Rooney has voiced concern that England's exuberant dressing-room celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico were premature, disagreeing with fellow BBC pundit Cesar Azpilicueta as injury worries mount ahead of a quarter-final against Norway.

Football Jul 7
Rodri apologises to Bernardo Silva after celebrating miss in former City teammate's face

Rodri has apologised to Bernardo Silva after appearing to celebrate directly in front of his former Manchester City teammate following a missed header in the 96th minute of Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on Monday.

Football Jul 7

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