Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Tearful Egypt boss Hassan takes dig at Salah's misuse after historic World Cup win over New Zealand
Egypt claimed their first-ever World Cup victory, beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver as Mohamed Salah played a key role in the comeback. An emotional Hossam Hassan then appeared to take aim at coaches who had mishandled the forward.
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Deschamps defends Dembélé after subdued display against Senegal
Ousmane Dembélé had a quiet first match for France against Senegal at the World Cup, but manager Didier Deschamps publicly backed his winger, attributing his struggles to a season hampered by injuries and just ten league starts.
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Iraq coach joked about fielding three goalkeepers to stop France
Before facing France on Monday in Philadelphia, Iraq's coach admitted in a press conference that he asked whether he could field three goalkeepers to contain the French attack. On the France side, three changes are expected in Deschamps' starting eleven.
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Jahanbakhsh vows to unite Iran as national anthem boos intensify at World Cup 2026
Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has pledged to play for all Iranians regardless of ideology after the national anthem was loudly booed during their 2026 World Cup matches against New Zealand and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.
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Rennie confirms Fineanganofo's All Blacks call-up despite looming Newcastle move
Dave Rennie has selected Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo in his first All Blacks squad for the 2026 Nations Championship, despite the 17-try scorer being contracted to join Newcastle Red Bulls in 2027. Rennie cited "irresistible" form as the reason for the selection.
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Dave Rennie names Ardie Savea All Blacks captain ahead of 2026 Nations Championship
Ardie Savea has been appointed New Zealand captain by incoming head coach Dave Rennie, succeeding Scott Barrett ahead of July fixtures against France, Italy and Ireland at the 2026 Nations Championship.
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L'Equipe presenter suspended after calling Doku's paternity leave 'disgraceful'
France Pierron has been stood down from her presenting duties at L'Equipe after publicly criticising Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku's decision to leave the 2026 World Cup early to attend the birth of his first child.
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Kape sets flyweight KO record and calls out champion Van after UFC Vegas 119 win
Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119 to claim a record sixth flyweight knockout in the UFC, avenging a 2017 RIZIN loss. The win extends his streak to four consecutive knockouts and puts him firmly in contention for Joshua Van's flyweight title.
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Yamal predicts inevitable move to central role to escape triple-marking, mirroring Messi's evolution
Lamine Yamal believes he will eventually shift from the wing to a central playmaker role at Barcelona, drawing a direct parallel with Lionel Messi's tactical evolution and citing the triple-marking he already faces at 18.
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Mbappé and Deschamps defend Dembélé ahead of France-Iraq
Criticized after a quiet performance against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé receives public support from Kylian Mbappé and Didier Deschamps on the eve of France's second match against Iraq.
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Watkins defends Doku's right to leave World Cup for birth of first child
England striker Ollie Watkins has backed Belgium winger Jeremy Doku's decision to leave the World Cup for the birth of his first child, calling it "anyone else's business" after a French TV presenter sparked backlash by labelling childbirth a "disgusting moment".
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Dana White backs Pereira's illegal-strikes complaint but stops short of faulting Herb Dean
UFC president Dana White acknowledged that Alex Pereira was genuinely struck to the back of the head during his second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14, calling the Brazilian 'not a whiner' while deferring any appeal to the athletic commission.
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McGregor and Holloway trade sharp words in first face-off ahead of UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway met face-to-face ahead of their UFC 329 rematch on July 11, with McGregor promising to leave the fight 'unscathed' and Holloway coolly vowing to land 'a bunch of gloves on that pretty face' before calling for an immediate rubber match.
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Watkins embraces England super-sub role and admits he cannot play like Harry Kane
Ollie Watkins says every squad member is 'crucial' to England's World Cup campaign and has acknowledged Harry Kane's unique qualities while insisting he will stick to his own strengths when called upon off the bench.
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Putellas '100% confident' Spain's men can still win World Cup after Cape Verde stalemate
Alexia Putellas has backed Spain's men's team to recover from their 0-0 opening draw against Cape Verde and lift the 2026 World Cup, insisting it is too early to judge a side she believes will improve as the tournament progresses.
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Rice reveals he managed hamstring injury since Christmas amid 'obscene' 63-game season
Declan Rice has disclosed he played through neural hamstring pain from January onwards, having featured 63 times for Arsenal and England this season. The midfielder was substituted as a precaution in England's 4-2 win over Croatia but expects to start against Ghana on 23 June.
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Pollock shrugs off South Africa's taunts after sealing Northampton's Premiership title
Henry Pollock has dismissed criticism from South Africa ahead of England's July tour, saying outside noise is 'white noise' that doesn't enter his thinking. The 21-year-old flanker was man of the match as Northampton beat Exeter to win the Gallagher Premiership title.
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Shearer fires back at pundit critic and slams FIFA's hydration breaks at World Cup 2026
Alan Shearer jokingly dismissed a caller who questioned his commentary skills at the 2026 World Cup, then turned serious to accuse FIFA of introducing hydration breaks for advertising revenue rather than player welfare.
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Mbappé at press conference and confirmed starter against Iraq
Absent from the press briefing before France-Senegal, Kylian Mbappé will indeed be alongside Didier Deschamps on Sunday evening ahead of the Blues' second match against Iraq. The French captain is also expected to start, with only three changes to the lineup.
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Germany Scrapes Through in Extra Time, Ivory Coast Denounces Lack of Fair Play
Germany reversed a 1-0 deficit to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in extra time on Saturday night in Toronto to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The aftermath was marked by a heated altercation between the two managers and accusations of unsporting conduct.
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