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Manager / player media briefings.
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Keane reveals phone call with Fernandes after feud left United captain upset
Roy Keane has disclosed that Bruno Fernandes reached out to him following a public dispute sparked by Keane's criticism of Manchester United's players. The pair held what Keane described as a 'nice, mature conversation' over the phone.
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Tuchel sweats on Saka's fitness as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel has admitted concerns over Bukayo Saka's achilles ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica, casting doubt over the Arsenal winger's availability for the World Cup. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson has received a heartfelt letter from Diogo Jota's widow ahead of Scotland's tournament debut.
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Antonelli dismisses Russell's mind games after Monaco grand slam extends 68-point lead
Kimi Antonelli responded to George Russell's claim that the Formula 1 title is 'his to lose' by insisting he remains the underdog — hours after a dominant Monaco grand slam stretched his championship lead to 68 points over his Mercedes team-mate.
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Dembélé sacrificed by Deschamps: Larqué accuses France of wasting his Ballon d'Or
Quiet during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, Ousmane Dembélé is at the heart of a tactical debate: his positioning behind Mbappé, who drops deep into the centre, would stifle him according to several observers.
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Kane declares 2026 World Cup his best ever chance to win it all with England
Harry Kane says his peak physical condition and strong domestic form make the upcoming World Cup the greatest opportunity of his career to deliver international glory for England, who open Group L against Croatia on June 17.
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Freese or Turner? USA's World Cup No. 1 still undecided three days before Paraguay opener
Mauricio Pochettino has yet to name his starting goalkeeper for the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, leaving both Matt Freese and Matt Turner in the dark ahead of the tournament.
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Dana White dismisses Strickland's ban claim ahead of UFC White House card
UFC CEO Dana White has flatly denied Sean Strickland's assertion that he was banned from Sunday's UFC White House event, saying the former middleweight champion simply made clear he did not want to attend. White cited the event's 4,300-seat capacity and White House-controlled guest list as reasons for limited access.
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Guehi likens Tuchel to Guardiola and backs Stones' England recall despite City absence
Marc Guehi has drawn striking parallels between Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola, saying both managers share the same passion and tactical vision. The Manchester City defender also defended John Stones' place in the England squad despite his limited club minutes this season.
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Tuchel warns Bellingham his England starting spot is far from guaranteed at World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Jude Bellingham is not assured of a starting role at the World Cup, with the Real Madrid midfielder in a three-way battle with Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze for England's No.10 position.
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Tuchel confirms Saka's Achilles concern leaves England sweating before World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles problem and is not yet at full fitness, Thomas Tuchel confirmed ahead of England's final warm-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up for World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England are taking precautions with Bukayo Saka following a March injury, gradually building up the Arsenal winger ahead of the World Cup 2026 group stage. The other three Arsenal players in camp — Madueke, Eze and Rice — are fully fit.
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Tuchel promises physical intensity as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel says England will push hard in Wednesday's warm-up against Costa Rica, with players set for 60-70 minutes ahead of the squad's move to their World Cup base in Kansas. The manager also played down talk of England being tournament favourites.
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Topuria and Gaethje trade sharp verbal blows ahead of UFC White House title fight
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje escalated their pre-fight rivalry during a heated face-to-face interview on Tuesday, with Gaethje calling Topuria a narcissist and Topuria insisting he will not merely try to hurt his opponent — he will actually do it.
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Tuchel uses barbecues and themed food nights to sharpen England's World Cup edge
Thomas Tuchel has made outdoor dining and themed food evenings a regular feature of England's World Cup camp in the United States, with the FA also shipping in 1,000 specialist Lucozade pouches to aid player hydration during matches.
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Lewis targets 17th UFC knockout to honour Trump at White House event
Derrick Lewis is brushing off Josh Hokit's pre-fight antics and focusing on performance at UFC White House, where the bout was added at President Donald Trump's personal request. Lewis, returning from a TKO loss in January, says his back injury has cleared and he is in the best shape of his career.
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Kane dismisses 'one-man team' fears and declares 2026 World Cup his best shot at glory
Harry Kane, fresh from a 61-goal season at Bayern Munich, has rejected suggestions England rely too heavily on him and insists his squad has the depth and winning pedigree to lift the World Cup this summer.
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Garcia calls out 'disrespect' despite seven UFC knockouts ahead of White House card
Steve Garcia says he still feels overlooked despite eight UFC wins and seven knockouts, and is using that frustration as fuel heading into UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14.
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Garcia warns UFC White House heat could burn fighters after outdoor debut nightmare
Steve Garcia, who opens the UFC White House: Freedom 250 card against Diego Lopes on June 14, has drawn on two outdoor fights to flag real concerns — from insects at night to a scorching canvas that left fighters burning their feet and backs during his 2013 pro debut.
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Pereira dismisses Vakhitov's role in Gane camp ahead of interim heavyweight title fight
Alex Pereira has shrugged off news that Artem Vakhitov — the last man to beat him in kickboxing — is working with Ciryl Gane ahead of their interim UFC heavyweight title clash at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
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Dugarry accuses M6 of asking him to hide France's poor performances
Sidelined from the 2026 World Cup coverage on M6 after his Euro 2024 stint, Christophe Dugarry reveals that the channel's sports director criticized him for being too critical and asked him to only comment on positive aspects.
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