Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Keane takes aim at Maguire after England squad omission sparks public outburst
Roy Keane has suggested players who miss out on a 26-man England squad have only themselves to blame, comments widely seen as directed at Harry Maguire, who went public with his frustration before Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad was announced.
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Tuchel criticises England's 'freestyle' first half despite 1-0 warm-up win over New Zealand
Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with England's disjointed first-half display in a scrappy 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Tampa, with Harry Kane's stoppage-time header the only goal as World Cup preparations continue.
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Kane dismisses heat concerns as England open World Cup prep with win over New Zealand
Harry Kane scored the only goal as England beat New Zealand 1-0 in their first World Cup warm-up match in the United States, with the captain insisting the widely discussed heat and humidity will not be a factor when the tournament begins.
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Keane urges Kane to ditch deep-lying role and stay sharp for World Cup heat
Roy Keane has called on Harry Kane to abandon his playmaking tendencies at the World Cup, insisting the England striker must conserve energy in the heat by staying in the final third. Kane scored the winner as England beat New Zealand on Saturday.
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Mbappé and Cherki furious after bookmaker uses their image without consent
Kylian Mbappé, Rayan Cherki and three other French internationals were featured in a Betclic betting advertisement without being informed, according to L'Équipe. The French Football Federation, which authorized the operation, finds itself at the center of a major dispute with its players.
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Mbappé reveals his two captain role models with France ahead of World Cup
Nine days before France's World Cup opener against Senegal, Kylian Mbappé has shared his captaincy references: Hugo Lloris, his only predecessor in the national team, and Zinédine Zidane during the 2006 World Cup.
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O'Malley warns UFC White House card date and fight times remain up in the air
Sean O'Malley says UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14 is shrouded in logistical uncertainty, with weigh-ins pushed back two hours, no confirmed walkout times, and the date itself potentially subject to change due to weather.
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Riquelme accuses Florentino Pérez of hiding serious financial crisis at Real Madrid
On the eve of Real Madrid's presidential election, candidate Enrique Riquelme claims the club has squandered over 770 million euros in cash and that its cash reserves have plummeted by 99%.
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De Jong reveals fury at pressure to join Man Utd: 'I never seriously considered it'
Frenkie de Jong has broken his media silence to insist he never genuinely entertained a move to Manchester United, admitting he grew so angry at reports pushing him toward Old Trafford that he stopped speaking to the press entirely.
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Keane tells Maguire his England World Cup snub is 'on you, don't blame anyone else'
Roy Keane has delivered a blunt verdict on Harry Maguire's omission from England's World Cup squad, insisting the Manchester United defender has only himself to blame for failing to convince Thomas Tuchel.
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Unbeaten Hokit demands Aspinall be stripped for stalling UFC heavyweight division
Josh Hokit, a 9-0 heavyweight contender, has called for Tom Aspinall to be stripped of the UFC heavyweight title, accusing the champion of using his eye injury as a tactic to hold up the division while Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira prepare to fight for an interim belt.
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Verstappen and Hamilton mock Antonelli's starts after teenager takes Monaco pole
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, but it was Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton who grabbed the headlines — joking in the post-qualifying press conference that the 19-year-old should wait one or two seconds after the lights go out.
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Hamilton baffled as Ferrari's Monaco qualifying pace evaporates after dominant practice
Lewis Hamilton described his confidence as "completely gone" at the start of Monaco GP qualifying after Ferrari's SF-26 felt "completely different" to Friday, leaving him third on the grid behind Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
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Verstappen feels "like myself again" as battery-free Monaco qualifying revives his love of F1
Max Verstappen says Monaco Grand Prix qualifying gave him the most natural driving experience of the 2026 season, as the circuit's low-speed layout eliminated the battery management demands he has repeatedly criticised.
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Cherki said "coach", not "wesh": Adil Rami settles the controversy by reading lips
A video of Rayan Cherki's arrival at Clairefontaine sparked an online controversy: did the Manchester City player greet Didier Deschamps with a "wesh"? Former defender Adil Rami watched the footage and categorically denies it.
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Lukaku on the bench, Moreira overlooked: Garcia's attacking choices questioned ahead of World Cup
Four days after a victory in Croatia, Rudi Garcia's Belgium face Tunisia in Brussels in their second World Cup 2026 warm-up match. The attacking options chosen by the French manager are fueling controversy.
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Mbappe rejects Messi talent vs Ronaldo hard work narrative ahead of World Cup
Kylian Mbappe has pushed back on the idea that Lionel Messi succeeds on talent alone while Cristiano Ronaldo relies purely on hard work, calling it a view only someone who has never played football could hold.
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Button tips Verstappen and resurgent Mercedes to threaten Ferrari in Monaco qualifying
Jenson Button has identified Max Verstappen and a rapidly improving Mercedes as the primary threats to Ferrari ahead of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton having led Friday practice at Monte Carlo.
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UFC champion Strickland calls fighter pay 'predatory' and warns American roster is dying
Sean Strickland has launched a sharp attack on UFC fighter pay, calling the promotion's revenue share 'predatory' and arguing the disparity with other major sports leagues is driving American fighters off the roster.
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Unbeaten Hokit dismisses Lewis as step down, eyes Pereira showdown at UFC White House
Josh Hokit, 9-0 and riding a unanimous decision win over Curtis Blaydes, says a victory over Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on June 14 holds little competitive value — but believes the high-profile card will fast-track him to a fight with Alex Pereira.
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