Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Dembélé defends Mbappé ahead of World Cup: "They're overdoing the criticism"
Questioned by the Spanish press from Boston, Ousmane Dembélé defended Kylian Mbappé, judging the criticism targeting the France captain excessive just days before France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ophélie Meunier criticized on her first night as 2026 World Cup presenter
The M6 journalist, chosen to host the pre- and post-match magazines for the 2026 World Cup, faced harsh criticism on social media as soon as the first episode aired Thursday evening, with viewers questioning her football credentials.
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Mbappé calls Deschamps "the guy" and divides observers ahead of World Cup
In an interview marking the launch of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé described Didier Deschamps as "the guy", a phrasing deemed too casual by several journalists.
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Ibrahimovic reveals OM supporters threw knives at him at the Vélodrome
On Jimmy Kimmel's show, Zlatan Ibrahimovic recounted a striking anecdote: during an away match in Marseille with PSG, sharp objects were allegedly thrown onto the pitch, prompting him to change how he celebrated goals.
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Alonso hints Barcelona Grand Prix will be his last F1 race at home circuit
Fernando Alonso told reporters at the Spanish Grand Prix press conference that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya race will 'probably' be his last in Formula 1, offering the clearest signal yet that his career is nearing its end.
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Bellingham admits England's Euro 2024 squad 'didn't connect' and vows to fix it at the World Cup
Jude Bellingham has conceded that England 'got things a little bit wrong off the pitch' at Euro 2024, saying the squad failed to connect properly amid the weight of expectation — but believes those lessons will sharpen their bid for World Cup glory.
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Bellingham urges England to 'feel loved' after Euro 2024 disconnect ahead of Croatia opener
Jude Bellingham has reflected on what went wrong for England at Euro 2024 and called for a stronger team bond at the 2026 World Cup, with the Three Lions five days away from facing Croatia in Dallas.
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Deschamps wants to coach "as long as possible" after leaving France
In an interview with Le Figaro alongside Olivier Giroud, Didier Deschamps says he wants to continue his coaching career after stepping down as France manager following the 2026 World Cup.
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Alisson credits Ancelotti for transforming Brazil after 'very difficult period' ahead of World Cup
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says Carlo Ancelotti has revitalised Brazil's national team environment since taking charge in May 2025, with the Italian set to become the first foreign manager to lead the Seleção into a World Cup this Saturday.
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Mbappé puts pressure on Deschamps: "Let the Italians take an Italian"
Kylian Mbappé has reacted to rumours linking Didier Deschamps to the Italian national team after the World Cup, insisting loudly that the France manager remains French property — and promising him a title as a tribute.
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Pulisic embraces weight of US expectations as World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay arrives
Christian Pulisic heads into the United States' World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay on Friday carrying the hopes of a nation, but the 27-year-old says the quality around him in Mauricio Pochettino's squad makes the burden feel lighter than ever.
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Kane calls 2026 World Cup 'best opportunity in my career' as England target 60-year wait
Harry Kane says the 2026 World Cup in North America represents his finest chance to win football's biggest prize, arriving off a 61-goal season with Bayern Munich and acknowledging the tournament could be his last.
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Reece James tells England fans to embrace weather delays ahead of World Cup 2026
Reece James has urged England fans to stay patient with thunderstorm delays at the 2026 World Cup after their friendly against Costa Rica in Orlando was held up by an hour. The Chelsea captain drew on his Club World Cup experience to explain what players and supporters should expect.
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Hokit reveals White House fight news hit him mid-chaos after UFC 327 war with Blaydes
Josh Hokit learned he would fight Derrick Lewis at the White House while still recovering in a Miami medical facility after his record-breaking heavyweight battle with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in April.
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Neville and Keane clash over World Cup opener goal just 45 minutes into tournament
Gary Neville and Roy Keane disagreed sharply at half-time of Mexico vs South Africa, the World Cup 2026 opener, debating whether Julian Quinones' goal was the fault of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams or midfielder Yaya Sithole.
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Domenech bets his retirement on USA reaching 2026 World Cup final
On L'Équipe's set, Raymond Domenech declared he would retire if the United States reached at least the final of the 2026 World Cup, a bet that the history of American football makes very low-risk.
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Tuchel grants England squad a free day in Florida with one firm rule before World Cup begins
Thomas Tuchel has given his 26-man England squad a day off in Florida ahead of their World Cup campaign, allowing players to explore the state freely — on the condition that no one boards a flight before the squad relocates to Kansas City on Saturday.
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Bellingham trialled as England's No.9 while Tuchel raises concerns over new World Cup referee rules
Thomas Tuchel tested Jude Bellingham as a centre-forward during England's friendly win over Costa Rica, opening up a new tactical option for the World Cup. The England manager also voiced concerns about stricter refereeing directives that could affect his side at the tournament.
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Shearer backs Morgan Rogers over Bellingham as England's World Cup No. 10
Alan Shearer has argued that Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers should be England's chief playmaker at the 2026 World Cup, putting him at odds with Micah Richards, who insists Jude Bellingham is the undisputed starter and 'shouldn't even be a debate'.
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O'Malley embraces outdoor unknowns ahead of UFC White House: 'You can't really prepare for it'
Sean O'Malley says fighting outdoors is simply something fighters must adapt to, drawing on experience from bouts nearly a decade ago as the UFC White House card on June 14 faces forecasts of 91-degree heat, a 40 percent chance of storms, and insect concerns at the South Lawn venue.
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