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Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Henry backtracks on Ronaldo criticism: "He can never be a problem for a team"
A day after criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup, Thierry Henry softened his stance, stating that the Portuguese star remains "a solution" for his team.
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Van der Merwe set for Barbarians debut against Springboks with school friend Gelant alongside him
Duhan van der Merwe will make his Barbarians debut on Saturday when the Baa-baas face world champions South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, with former schoolmate Warrick Gelant selected at full-back.
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Joao Neves harassed online after downplaying Ronaldo's role against Congo
PSG midfielder Joao Neves, who scored Portugal's goal in their 1-1 draw with Congo, is facing a wave of online harassment after stating that Cristiano Ronaldo is now "just another player".
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Kone rushed to hospital with suspected broken leg as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in World Cup debut
Midfielder Ismael Kone was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg during Canada's historic 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar. Coach Jesse Marsch, visibly emotional, said the entire squad was left shaken after hearing the bone snap from the bench.
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Neville urges Tuchel to drop Stones and start Guehi for England's Ghana clash
Gary Neville has called for two defensive changes ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana, recommending Marc Guehi replaces John Stones at centre-back and Djed Spence starts at full-back after the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2.
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Marsch walks away from Lopetegui after Canada's historic 6-0 rout of Qatar
Jesse Marsch refused to discuss Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui after a full-time altercation at the World Cup, as Canada secured their first-ever Finals victory with a 6-0 win — a result overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Ismael Kone.
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Kasey Keller backs USMNT to beat Australia but warns Pochettino's side still lacks consistency
USMNT all-time clean-sheet record holder Kasey Keller rates the US an '11 out of 10' after their 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, but cautions that Pochettino's side has repeatedly failed to replicate strong performances across 20 months together.
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Villeneuve urges Ferrari to back Hamilton over Leclerc in 2026 title bid
Jacques Villeneuve has called on Ferrari to prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc following Hamilton's maiden Ferrari victory in Barcelona, which opened a 40-point gap over his team-mate in the standings.
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Tuchel's photographer complaint forces Fifa to change national anthem rules at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's frustration at being blocked by photographers during England's national anthem before their 4-2 win over Croatia has prompted Fifa to issue an immediate rule change, allowing coaches to stand to the side of camera crews during pre-match ceremonies.
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FIFA moves photographers after Tuchel's plea to see England sing national anthem
Thomas Tuchel publicly urged FIFA to reposition photographers after a wall of camera operators blocked his view of England's players during the national anthem before their 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. FIFA changed the pre-match protocol within 24 hours.
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Tyler Adams vows no change in physical style despite yellow card risk against Australia
U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams says he will not tone down his combative approach against Australia on Friday, even though a second booking would rule him out of the Americans' toughest group stage match against Türkiye.
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Tuchel reveals 'finisher' strategy after Rashford and Saka seal England's 4-2 win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has embraced a rugby-style 'finisher' role for his substitutes after Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka came off the bench to seal England's 4-2 World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas, with the manager insisting the tactic will be used throughout the tournament.
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Tuchel reveals half-time Pickford confrontation after England's shaky Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel has opened up on a televised half-time exchange with Jordan Pickford during England's World Cup opener against Croatia, admitting his side dropped too deep and lost confidence before turning the game around in the second half.
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Martinez holds crisis talks with Portugal squad after DR Congo stalemate at World Cup
Roberto Martinez called his Portugal players together for a post-mortem meeting after they were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Houston, with the squad watching back footage of the game and senior figures including Cristiano Ronaldo questioned on what must change.
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Ford backs England's leadership depth to cover Itoje absence on summer tour
George Ford says England's leadership is a collective effort and will not collapse without Maro Itoje, who could be rested until next season after a gruelling year with the British and Irish Lions. Ford also praised debutant Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Friday's non-cap match against France XV.
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Klopp warns Tuchel faced 'immense pressure' as England edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jurgen Klopp said Thomas Tuchel was under 'immense pressure' heading into England's first World Cup match, a 4-2 victory over Croatia secured by goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
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Ferdinand reverses stance on Rashford's Man Utd future after Croatia World Cup goal
Rio Ferdinand has reversed his January 2025 verdict that Marcus Rashford had no future at Manchester United, suggesting the 27-year-old's loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona — and a goal against Croatia at the World Cup — may have matured him enough to warrant a return to Old Trafford.
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