Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Failed Panenka at AFCON: Altercation between Brahim Diaz and Hakimi confirmed
According to L'Équipe, Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi had a heated altercation during Morocco's March gathering following the Real Madrid forward's missed panenka in the 2025 AFCON final. Their relationship remains strained despite Diaz's apologies.
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Burn relishes Haaland duel as England target improvement for Norway quarter-final
Dan Burn has warned England must deliver a significantly better performance than their 3-2 win over Mexico if they are to beat Norway and reach the World Cup semi-finals, while welcoming the prospect of a physical battle with Erling Haaland.
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Odegaard warns England that Premier League familiarity cuts both ways ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Norway captain Martin Odegaard says his side's knowledge of England's players — built through Premier League football — gives them a genuine edge in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with Erling Haaland already on seven goals heading into the tie.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win as France-Morocco referee row deepens
Keir Starmer has suggested England's World Cup win could trigger an extra bank holiday, while France vs Morocco's quarter-final has been engulfed in controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian officiating team.
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Garry reveals Georgian wrestlers 'ragdolled' him in bid to match Makhachev's grappling at UFC 330
Ian Garry travelled to Georgia in February to train with elite wrestlers as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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Unbeaten Gable Steveson backs himself to dominate any sport ahead of UFC 329 debut
Olympic gold medalist and unbeaten MMA prospect Gable Steveson has declared he could become world class in any sport he chooses, as he prepares to face Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Two journalists come to blows during France-Morocco World Cup press conference
In Boston, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, two journalists exchanged blows during the Moroccan team's press conference, interrupting Brahim Diaz and forcing FIFA officials to intervene.
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Burn reveals Haaland record that could make him England's secret weapon in World Cup quarter-final
Newcastle defender Dan Burn has held Erling Haaland to just one goal in 10 Premier League appearances, a record that could prove crucial as England face Norway in their World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Saibari Out, Morocco Deprived of Top Scorer for France Clash
Ismael Saibari, who has scored three goals since the start of the tournament, will not be available for Morocco's World Cup quarter-final against France on Thursday. His thigh injury, sustained against Canada, has not healed in time.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan's title shot claim ahead of UFC 329 co-main
Paddy Pimblett has publicly questioned Arman Tsarukyan's credentials for a UFC lightweight title shot, accusing the Armenian contender of inactivity and urging him to return to the Octagon before making any championship claims.
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Whittaker embraces 'risk and threat' of permanent light heavyweight move ahead of UFC 329
Robert Whittaker has committed to a permanent move up to light heavyweight and acknowledges the division's power as the ultimate equaliser, ahead of his bout with Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Ellison dismisses Jon Jones factor as massive underdog ahead of UFC 329 debut clash
Elisha Ellison, a historic underdog against Gable Steveson at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, says Steveson's training partnership with Jon Jones is irrelevant — because Jones won't be inside the Octagon.
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Krylov warns Whittaker's light heavyweight debut will end like Adesanya's failed title bid
Nikita Krylov has predicted Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight will mirror Israel Adesanya's unsuccessful 2021 title challenge rather than Alex Pereira's championship run, ahead of their UFC 329 clash on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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McGregor dismisses Gaethje as a 'bum' and targets triple crown ahead of UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor has shut down talk of a fight with new lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, mocking his UFC 300 loss to Max Holloway, while setting his sights on a historic third UFC title at Wednesday's UFC 329 media day.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan as top contender and tells him to stop 'tickling people' in RAF
Ahead of his UFC 329 bout against Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett publicly discounted Arman Tsarukyan as a legitimate lightweight title contender, criticising his lack of UFC activity and his focus on freestyle wrestling in the RAF promotion.
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Rogers admits England cannot stop Haaland but vows to cut off his supply against Norway
Morgan Rogers has acknowledged that Erling Haaland is effectively unstoppable one-on-one, but the Aston Villa midfielder says England's plan against Norway in Miami is to starve the Manchester City striker of service.
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FIFA rejects France's Olise yellow card appeal, leaving him one booking from semi-final ban
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA dismissed the French federation's appeal. The ruling contrasts sharply with FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension following Donald Trump's call to Gianni Infantino.
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Pierre Sage Responds to Disloyalty Accusations After Leaving Lens for Crystal Palace
Appointed Crystal Palace manager in June following a historic season at RC Lens, Pierre Sage explains the circumstances of his departure and refutes claims that he is a mercenary or disloyal coach.
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McGregor dismisses Khabib as 'nothing' ahead of UFC 329 comeback against Holloway
Conor McGregor has reignited his feud with retired champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming he fought the undefeated 29-0 star while injured, partying and mired in legal trouble. The comments came as McGregor prepares to return at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
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