Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
-
Dupraz hails Luis Enrique's collective revolution at PSG
Pascal Dupraz, former manager of Toulouse and Saint-Étienne, has publicly praised the tactical transformation orchestrated by Luis Enrique at PSG, saying he no longer misses a single match of the Parisian club since the collective has taken precedence over individual brilliance.
Football -
Cormier tells Pereira to his face he is not yet the GOAT, even with a third UFC title
Daniel Cormier looked Alex Pereira in the eye at UFC White House media day and said a potential third divisional title would not yet make him the greatest of all time, citing GSP, Khabib, and the need for a heavyweight title defence.
MMA -
Keane brands former Man Utd coach Queiroz a 'dead fish' ahead of World Cup clash with England
Roy Keane has delivered a withering assessment of Carlos Queiroz, his former Manchester United colleague now managing Ghana, calling him a coach with 'the personality of a dead fish' and raising 'question marks' over his managerial record.
Football -
Hadjar claims first Red Bull podium in chaotic Monaco GP as Antonelli wins fifth straight
Isack Hadjar secured his first podium as a Red Bull driver at the Monaco Grand Prix after a pitlane speeding penalty demoted Pierre Gasly to fourth. Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth consecutive victory of the season, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to overtake George Russell in the standings.
Formula 1 -
Keane brands ex-United coach Queiroz 'personality of a dead fish' ahead of World Cup
Roy Keane has launched a sharp critique of former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now coaching Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, calling him a brilliant coach but casting 'huge question marks' over his managerial ability.
Football -
Rice shrugs off sunburn blunder and vows to carry Arsenal title confidence into World Cup
Declan Rice arrived at England's Florida warm-up camp and promptly got sunburned, sparking a scolding from his mother — but the Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League has given him the belief to help England go all the way this summer.
Football -
Mabil 'relieved' his family stayed home as World Cup safety fears mount before opener
Australia winger Awer Mabil says he is glad his family did not travel to the 2026 World Cup, citing safety concerns and travel difficulties. His comments come as Iran relocated their training base, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry, and FIFA president Infantino held a press conference attempting to address mounting worries.
Football -
Neville backs FIFA's time-limited substitution rule ahead of 2026 World Cup
Gary Neville has praised FIFA's decision to introduce time-limited substitutions at the 2026 World Cup, saying teams that delay will temporarily play with ten men. He also welcomed a new throw-in counter designed to speed up play.
Football -
Declan Rice's Florida sunburn earns him a telling-off from his mum before World Cup opener
Declan Rice arrived at England's pre-tournament base in Florida looking "bright red" after overdoing it in the heat during the official World Cup photo shoot — and his mother made sure he heard about it.
Football -
Tuchel allows England WAGs into World Cup base, reversing Southgate's strict policy
Thomas Tuchel has permitted the partners of England players to join them at the squad's training hotel in West Palm Beach ahead of the 2026 World Cup, scrapping a restriction maintained throughout Gareth Southgate's tenure.
Football -
Deschamps confirms receiving Real Madrid offers before leaving France role
Five days before France's opening World Cup 2026 match, Didier Deschamps acknowledged in an interview with Marca that he had been contacted by Real Madrid, without elaborating on his post-national team future.
Football -
Shields sees 2016 championship culture reborn in Hurricanes' semi-final push
Brad Shields, the only survivor of the Hurricanes' 2016 Super Rugby title-winning squad, says the same off-field culture that drove that championship is thriving again as Wellington prepare to face the Blues in this weekend's semi-final.
Rugby -
Infantino tells world to 'chill' as chaotic press conference opens World Cup 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino drew widespread criticism after urging reporters to 'just chill' when pressed on a Somali referee being denied a US visa, in a pre-tournament press conference widely described as shambolic. Mexico host the opening match at the Azteca on Wednesday evening.
Football -
Tuchel hails England's 'tone-setting' 3-0 win over Costa Rica as World Cup countdown begins
England rounded off their Florida warm-up camp with a commanding 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando, with goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins leaving Thomas Tuchel bullish ahead of their Group L opener against Croatia.
Football -
Dembélé invisible against Northern Ireland, his starting place with France questioned
Quiet during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, Ousmane Dembélé's legitimacy as a starter for the national team is being called into question, eight days before the competition begins.
Football -
Wenger backs Mbappé to shed 'scapegoat' label and shine at World Cup 2026
Arsène Wenger has defended Kylian Mbappé against criticism of his Real Madrid form, arguing the forward has been made a scapegoat for a weakened squad and will arrive at the 2026 World Cup physically fresh and ready to deliver.
Football -
Infantino defends FIFA as barred referee, Trump absence and storms cloud World Cup opening day
FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged critics to 'chill' after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on security grounds, while President Trump is set to skip the USA's opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles and severe weather delayed England's warm-up friendly in Orlando.
Football -
Gaethje warns Topuria's first-round knockout boasts have backed him into a corner
Justin Gaethje has pushed back on Ilia Topuria's repeated predictions of a sub-two-minute finish ahead of their UFC lightweight main event, arguing that Topuria's bold claims will haunt him if the fight extends beyond the opening round.
MMA -
Infantino tells critics to 'chill and relax' over Somali referee's US entry ban
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended his organisation's handling of the Omar Artan visa controversy, telling critics to 'chill and relax' while also revealing he personally promised Iran their place at the 2026 World Cup.
Football -
Richards declares himself fit to anchor USA defence for Paraguay World Cup opener
Crystal Palace centre-back Chris Richards has cleared his sore left ankle in time to start the United States' World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, two days after confirming his availability at a press conference in Irvine.
Football
