Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Makhachev backs Topuria to stop Gaethje but refuses to count out the veteran
Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has predicted Ilia Topuria will defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, citing an eight-year age advantage — though he insists the fight will not go the distance and that Gaethje remains dangerous.
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Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim: 'No one's really buying it'
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown has pushed back on Dana White's suggestion that Alex Pereira would surpass Jon Jones as the greatest of all time by winning a third divisional title at UFC White House.
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Townsend confirms Japan-bound Dempsey is '100 per cent' in Scotland's World Cup plans
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has moved to dispel doubts over Jack Dempsey's international future, confirming the number eight will remain available despite his move to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo — and is firmly in his plans for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Micah Richards defends Roy Keane after Bruno Fernandes spat, citing United's fallen standards
Micah Richards says Roy Keane holds no personal grudge against Bruno Fernandes but cannot accept Manchester United players celebrating top-four finishes as an achievement, given the club's historic standards.
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Ian Wright slams 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned the build-up to the 2026 World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of entry denials affecting fans, players, officials, and journalists.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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Rodri survives training scare to play 60 minutes in Spain's 3-1 win over Peru
Manchester City midfielder Rodri came through a training-ground scare — caused by a strong challenge from Barcelona's Gavi — to feature for 60 minutes as Spain beat Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up.
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Mbappé silent against Northern Ireland, Deschamps jokes: "He's saving his goals for the United States"
Kylian Mbappé fired six shots without scoring in the friendly match against Northern Ireland (3-1), remaining stuck at 56 goals for France, one short of Olivier Giroud's record. Didier Deschamps chose to laugh it off.
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Pochettino vows 'good memories' as 5,500 fans greet USA at World Cup base camp
The U.S. men's national team opened their World Cup preparations at Great Park in Irvine, California, in front of 5,500 fans — drawn from 32,000 applicants — as manager Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream set the tone ahead of Friday's opener against Paraguay.
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Lineker says BBC 'marriage ran out of love' as he reflects on Match of the Day exit
Gary Lineker has described his 26-year relationship with the BBC as a marriage that had 'run out of love', saying his departure from Match of the Day last May was accelerated by a controversial Instagram post about Zionism that he says he shared without noticing an antisemitic image.
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Gaethje calls Topuria an 'insufferable little bitch boy' as UFC title grudge turns personal
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria have traded sharp personal insults on social media days before their lightweight title unification bout at UFC White House on Sunday, with Topuria's divorce and Gaethje's father both drawn into the feud.
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Barnes urges England to leave Ngumoha alone after impressive Three Lions debut
John Barnes has called on England to ease pressure on Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha after his Player of the Match debut against New Zealand, insisting the 17-year-old must first nail down a regular starting spot at Anfield.
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Bo Nickal pushes back on fan criticism ahead of UFC White House card
Bo Nickal has defended his place on the UFC White House card, arguing critics overlook a lifetime of wrestling dedication that predates his MMA career. The 8-1 middleweight faces Kyle Daukaus on June 14.
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McGinn defends Scotland after Norway blast cancelled friendly as 'weak' and 'unprofessional'
Scotland pulled out of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Norway in Charlotte just two days before kick-off, citing injury concerns. Norway's Brede Hangeland and Alexander Sørloth publicly condemned the decision, prompting a sharp response from Scotland captain John McGinn.
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Doué starts on the left, Barcola back on the bench ahead of World Cup
Didier Deschamps has made his decision: Désiré Doué will occupy the left side of France's attack against Northern Ireland, relegating Bradley Barcola to the bench eight days before the opening World Cup match against Senegal.
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Tuchel's first England speech revealed: 'Brotherhood' the key to World Cup glory
The FA has released footage of Thomas Tuchel's opening address to England's squad from March 2025, in which the head coach outlined winning the World Cup as the mission's sole objective and cited a conversation with an unnamed World Cup winner to stress unity over individual quality.
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Mbappé backs Ronaldo to outscore Messi at 2026 World Cup — then picks himself above both
Kylian Mbappé has predicted Cristiano Ronaldo will outshine Lionel Messi in front of goal at the 2026 World Cup, before declaring himself the tournament's likeliest top scorer. The Real Madrid forward also tipped Lamine Yamal and Vinícius Jr among the next generation of threats.
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Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June
Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.
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Wiegman vows tactical overhaul as England chase automatic World Cup spot against Ukraine
Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for England's must-win World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday, after the Lionesses' 4-0 defeat by Spain left their automatic qualification hopes dependent on other results.
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