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Doku confirms Belgium return after flying to London for birth of son Praise

Jeremy Doku will rejoin the Belgium squad in Seattle on Tuesday evening after dashing to London to witness the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday. The winger, who missed Belgium's 1-1 draw with Iran, is set to be available for Friday's decisive Group G clash with New Zealand.

Football Jun 23
Honduran referee Said Martinez to officiate England vs Ghana at the World Cup

Said Martinez, a 34-year-old Honduran referee, will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana — only his second World Cup match, after a controversial 1-1 draw between Qatar and Switzerland.

Football Jun 23
Haaland brace sends Norway into last 32 as fans march on royal palace to wake the king

Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds, sparking overnight street celebrations in Oslo that ended with hundreds of fans marching to the royal palace.

Football Jun 23
Haaland breaks Norway's World Cup scoring record with brace to sink Senegal

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey to advance from Group I, making him his country's all-time leading World Cup scorer with four goals.

Football Jun 23
Matt Brown dismisses Rousey and Paul's ratings victory lap over UFC White House card

UFC veteran Matt Brown has pushed back on Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul celebrating MVP MMA's 9.3 million average viewers — edging the UFC's White House card — arguing the Netflix event is already forgotten while the UFC moves on to Conor McGregor's return.

MMA Jun 23
Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal's flat 1-1 draw with DR Congo in World Cup opener

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has pushed back against what he called 'unfair and unjust' criticism of his squad following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Ronaldo's subdued display — 25 touches, two wayward shots — drawing the sharpest scrutiny.

Football Jun 23
Pimblett blames eye gouges and low blows for Gaethje loss after rival claims undisputed title

Paddy Pimblett has claimed that fouls including eye gouges and low blows influenced his unanimous-decision defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in January, speaking out after Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria to become undisputed lightweight champion.

MMA Jun 23
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Portugal vs Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026

Jalal Jayed, a FIFA-listed referee since 2019, will take charge of Portugal's Group K clash with Uzbekistan in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing a record-breaking goal at a sixth World Cup tournament.

Football Jun 23
England's potential World Cup 2026 path: Brazil, Spain and Argentina could all await Tuchel's side

England opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and face Ghana next in Group L. Their route through the knockout stages could pit them against Brazil, Spain, the United States, or Argentina depending on where they finish in the group.

Football Jun 23
Martínez refuses to confirm Ronaldo's place after Portugal's opening draw with Congo

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez declined to reveal whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan, following the 41-year-old's ineffective display — including several missed chances — in a 1-1 draw with Congo.

Football Jun 23
Axed by Springboks, De Klerk lands Barbarians call to face Wales at Twickenham

Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, just days after the 34-year-old scrum-half was left out of Rassie Erasmus' 46-man Springboks squad for the Nations Championship.

Rugby Jun 23
Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist remarks on live World Cup broadcast

Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic claimed 'Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes' during live World Cup coverage on Serbian broadcaster RTS, prompting apologies from both Bogdanovic and the network.

Football Jun 23
2026 World Cup: France, Argentina, United States among six teams already qualified

After two group-stage matches, six nations have already secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan are already eliminated.

Football Jun 23
Mahrez makes African World Cup history, 46 years after Roger Milla

At 35, Riyad Mahrez became the oldest African player to provide an assist at the World Cup since Roger Milla in 1990, during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jun 23
Abi Burton targets Lions call-up after breakthrough season with Trailfinders

Abi Burton has emerged as one of Premiership Women's Rugby's most influential No.8s this season, racking up seven tries and 160 carries for Trailfinders as they prepare to face Saracens in the PWR Final — a win that would complete a remarkable clean sweep.

Rugby Jun 23
Dembélé scorer and provider, Deschamps defends him after Iraq display

After a disappointing performance against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé responded with a goal and an assist against Iraq. Didier Deschamps defended him in a press conference, backed by Kylian Mbappé.

Football Jun 23
Said Martinez becomes first Honduran referee to officiate a World Cup match

Said Martinez will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana in Boston at World Cup 2026, becoming the first Honduran referee to officiate at a World Cup. The 34-year-old previously served as an assistant at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

Football Jun 23
Deschamps equals Helmut Schön and targets record for greatest World Cup coach in history

With 16 World Cup wins after victories against Senegal and Austria, Didier Deschamps has equalled German Helmut Schön's record. A 17th success against Norway would give him sole possession of the all-time record.

Football Jun 23
England beat Croatia 4-2 to open World Cup 2026 campaign before Ghana clash in Boston

England made a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's side now face Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kick-off at 9pm BST.

Football Jun 23
Record-breaking Messi surpasses Klose to lead Argentina into last 32 at World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria in Dallas to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose, as Argentina topped Group J. France and Norway also advanced, with England next up against Ghana in Boston.

Football Jun 23

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