Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Ancelotti confirms Neymar return but faces Raphinha fitness scare before Brazil's Scotland decider
Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar will be available for Brazil's World Cup Group C decider against Scotland, but Raphinha faces tests after leaving the 3-0 win over Haiti with hamstring tightness.
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Pochettino likens USA's roaring Seattle crowd to Argentina's iconic fan base after 2-0 win
Mauricio Pochettino drew a striking comparison after the United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle, saying American fans are now matching Argentina's renowned support. The crowd was so loud that Alex Freeman's goal registered as a seismic tremor.
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Ferguson 'baffled' by criticism of Scotland's Haiti win as Morocco defeat leaves World Cup progress in doubt
Lewis Ferguson has defended Scotland's opening World Cup win over Haiti after a 70th-second Ismael Saibari strike condemned Steve Clarke's side to defeat against Morocco, leaving them needing a result against Brazil to reach the last 32.
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Roy Keane accuses Scotland of daydreaming after 71-second Morocco sucker punch
Roy Keane tore into Scotland's lethargic start after they conceded to Ismael Saibari after just 71 seconds — the quickest goal of the tournament — in their World Cup 2026 group-stage clash with Morocco.
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Yamal admits it's 'still too soon' to start for Spain as hamstring limits World Cup role
Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet fully fit to start for Spain at the 2026 World Cup, with the 18-year-old managing a left hamstring injury that restricted him to a substitute appearance in the team's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
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Yamal rules out full 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia as hamstring recovery continues
Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet fit to play a full match at the 2026 World Cup, with the 18-year-old Barcelona winger still managing his return from a hamstring injury after playing 25 minutes in Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde.
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Tuchel backs Anthony Barry to continue blunt half-time interviews after Croatia win
England assistant Anthony Barry went viral for his candid half-time critique during the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, calling the first half 'complicated and confusing'. Thomas Tuchel has since endorsed Barry's approach, with the FA confirming he will continue conducting half-time interviews throughout the tournament.
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Kane calls Wonderwall celebration one of his best England moments after Croatia win
Harry Kane described the post-match scenes at the AT&T Stadium — England players and fans singing Oasis's Wonderwall together — as one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after the Three Lions' opening World Cup victory over Croatia.
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Neuer demands Germany seal knockout spot early as Napoli chief eyes Lukaku and De Bruyne
Manuel Neuer has called on Germany to clinch a last-32 place against Ivory Coast after their 7-1 opening win over Curacao. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will attend Belgium's clash with Iran to assess the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
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Dias dismisses Thierry Henry's Ronaldo criticism as 'noise' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan test
Ruben Dias has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, calling outside criticism — including Thierry Henry's pointed analysis — mere 'noise' that the squad is tuning out.
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Pochettino refuses to confirm Pulisic fitness for USA's Group D clash with Australia
Christian Pulisic trained only in a limited individual capacity ahead of the United States' Group D match against Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle, after leaving their 4-1 win over Paraguay at half-time with an injury.
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Merino reveals Spain felt 'do or die' pressure in Euro 2024 final despite tournament-long belief
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up on Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, admitting the final against England was the one moment the squad felt the weight of expectation — with Oyarzabal's winner coming centimetres from being ruled offside.
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South Africa's Broos shuts down Trump question and calls out Messi's VAR treatment at World Cup
Hugo Broos has become one of the most compelling figures at the 2026 World Cup, refusing to answer a reporter's question about Donald Trump's claims on South Africa and openly questioning why Lionel Messi escaped VAR scrutiny that cost his own player a three-match ban.
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De la Fuente defends Rodri as 'best in world' after Spain's shock draw with Cape Verde
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hit back at what he called 'insulting' criticism of Rodri after the European champions were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
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Cormier blasts Hokit's Michelle Obama comments after UFC White House event
Daniel Cormier publicly condemned Josh Hokit for making a disparaging comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama following Hokit's win over Derrick Lewis at the UFC's historic White House event on Sunday.
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Nicky Butt warns Ronaldo is 'causing a problem' for Martinez as Portugal stumble at World Cup
Former Manchester United teammate Nicky Butt says Cristiano Ronaldo's untouchable status leaves Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in an impossible position after a disappointing draw against DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
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Pollock embraces scrutiny as Northampton target back-to-back Premiership titles
Henry Pollock has responded to criticism following a difficult outing at Welford Road by delivering a standout play-off performance against Leicester, helping Northampton reach Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter at Allianz Stadium.
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Iran to file official Fifa complaint over 'oppressive' US travel restrictions at World Cup 2026
Iran's Football Federation will lodge a formal complaint with Fifa after US authorities denied the team permission to arrive more than one day before each match, forcing them to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, despite playing all three group games on American soil.
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Bellingham fronts England media after World Cup opener to silence Euro 2024 critics
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in their 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium and then stepped up to face the press — a deliberate contrast to his media silence at Euro 2024, which Gary Neville and Ian Wright both praised.
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Exeter captain Jenkins calls Premiership final against Northampton the benchmark of his career
Dafydd Jenkins, 23, will lead Exeter at Twickenham on Saturday as the Chiefs seek a third Premiership title, just 12 months after finishing second bottom of the table. The Wales lock says the final against Northampton is the biggest game he has ever been involved in.
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