Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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O'Reilly reveals Tuchel's 'we became the rock' message after England stun Mexico at Azteca
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's dressing-room speech after England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca sealed a World Cup quarter-final place against Norway.
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Vasseur urges Ferrari to ignore title talk and stay focused on Spa after Silverstone win
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has played down championship speculation despite the Scuderia winning two of the last three races, insisting the squad must stay grounded ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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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.
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Stones tricks Tuchel with fake shoulder injury after England's World Cup qualification
After England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, John Stones and Declan Rice played a prank on Thomas Tuchel in the Estadio Azteca dressing room, simulating a shoulder injury.
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Palmer urges patience on Antonelli after British GP pace outshines Russell
Jolyon Palmer has cautioned against declaring Kimi Antonelli a better driver than George Russell after the British Grand Prix, arguing the sample size remains too small despite the Italian teenager's superior pace at Silverstone.
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Lequjaa on Yamal: "I don't know a Spaniard named Jamal"
Morocco Football Federation president Fawzi Lequjaa reopened the Lamine Yamal file, confirming Morocco's respect for the Barcelona star's choice to represent Spain, but delivered a pointed jab at the Arabic name of the Spanish talent.
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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.
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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.
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Wolff's blunt radio shutdown of Russell at British GP draws Mark Webber comparisons
Toto Wolff's terse on-air rebuttal of George Russell's post-race complaint about straightline speed at Silverstone has been compared to Mark Webber's notorious 'number two driver' remark by F1 commentator Alex Jacques.
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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.
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Rooney takes fresh swipe at Ronaldo after Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain
Wayne Rooney appeared to aim a pointed jibe at Cristiano Ronaldo while working as a BBC pundit, suggesting Portugal's players lack the collective unity behind their captain that Argentina's squad shows for Lionel Messi.
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Holloway backs himself to outbox McGregor at UFC 329 after five-year absence
Max Holloway has declared himself the best boxer in the UFC ahead of his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, acknowledging McGregor's striking credentials while insisting the Irishman has never faced anyone like him.
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Paraguayan senator threatens Mbappé with legal action for 'gender violence' after his response
Celeste Senadora, a Paraguayan senator who launched a racist attack on Kylian Mbappé following France's 1-0 World Cup victory over Paraguay, has published an open letter threatening the French striker with legal proceedings for 'gender violence'.
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Du Plessis claims UFC had to convince reluctant Usman to sign Oklahoma City fight
Dricus du Plessis says Kamaru Usman initially refused to agree to their July 18 bout at UFC Oklahoma City, with the promotion forced to step in and persuade the former welterweight champion to sign the contract.
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Hakimi settles it before France-Morocco: "Mbappé is not my mate on the pitch"
Days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, Achraf Hakimi set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in a blunt message posted on social media.
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McGregor insists he is at his peak ahead of five-year UFC return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has declared himself the most dangerous version of himself as he prepares to end a five-year absence from the Octagon in a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Pimblett targets McGregor at MSG if both win at UFC 329 in July
Paddy Pimblett has called for a welterweight showdown with Conor McGregor at Madison Square Garden in November, contingent on both fighters winning at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Darry flags All Blacks defence after conceding 32 points against France
Lock Sam Darry says New Zealand's narrow two-point win over France in Christchurch exposed defensive frailties that must be fixed before Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington.
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Barnes hints standout All Blacks performers could still miss Italy Test in Wellington
All Blacks senior assistant Neil Barnes has revealed the coaching staff are weighing squad development against competitive respect for Italy, suggesting some players who performed well against France may not retain their places for Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Wellington.
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Jordie Barrett backs All Blacks rotation ahead of Italy test in Wellington
Jordie Barrett has endorsed the All Blacks' plan to ring the changes for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Wellington, saying squad-wide rotation is the best strategy for long-term cohesion under Dave Rennie.
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