Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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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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Merino hails Yamal as world's best but warns Spain cannot rely on teenager alone
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has praised Lamine Yamal's growth since Euro 2024, calling the Barcelona winger probably the best player in the world right now — while stressing that Spain's World Cup hopes rest on collective strength, not one teenager.
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Norris admits confidence at 85% as McLaren's known weakness haunts Monaco qualifying
Defending champion Lando Norris qualified eighth in Monaco — his worst grid position of the 2026 season — after admitting the MCL40's lack of front-end feel and electrical gremlins have eroded his confidence and met his own low expectations for the weekend.
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Tuchel vows England squad will rally around Eze after Champions League final penalty miss
Thomas Tuchel has promised that the England group will support Eberechi Eze when Arsenal's four players join the squad in West Palm Beach, insisting their penalty shoot-out defeat to PSG cannot overshadow a season in which they won their first league title in 22 years.
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Wolff blames lost car confidence for Russell's sixth-place Monaco qualifying
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell never found confidence in his car during Monaco GP qualifying, leaving him sixth while team-mate Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position and extended his championship lead to 43 points.
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De la Rosa admits Aston Martin has no upgrades coming as AMR26 stays rooted to the bottom
Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa offered a bleak assessment of Aston Martin's 2026 season at Monaco, confirming no upgrades are imminent as the AMR26 remained the slowest car in both Friday practice sessions, with Fernando Alonso again struggling with chronic understeer.
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Martinez defends Ronaldo's World Cup place on merit, not reputation
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo's place in his squad for the 2026 World Cup is justified by current form, pointing to 25 goals in 30 games under his management as the 41-year-old prepares for a sixth World Cup.
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Scaloni says Messi is training with Argentina squad and could feature in warm-up matches
Lionel Messi is recovering well from the muscle strain he suffered during Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia Union and may play a part in Argentina's final World Cup friendlies against Honduras and Iceland.
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Chicharito predicts Mexico's World Cup run while urging fans to reset expectations
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, Mexico's all-time leading scorer, has shared his World Cup prediction for El Tri while calling on fans to abandon unrealistic expectations about playing style and embrace a more pragmatic approach to the tournament.
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Ancelotti announces possible return of Neymar to group training next week
Absent from the Brazil squad since October 2023 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Neymar could rejoin the Brazilian group as early as next week if his MRI scan proves conclusive, according to Carlo Ancelotti.
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Richards ruled out as USA face Germany in final World Cup warm-up at Soldier Field
Chris Richards, the United States' first-choice centre back, will miss Saturday's pre-tournament friendly against Germany at Soldier Field after damaging ankle ligaments last month, leaving coach Mauricio Pochettino short of his most important defender ahead of the World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Kane will be managed carefully through England's World Cup campaign
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane will not be required to play every minute of England's World Cup campaign this summer, with the Bayern Munich striker set to receive just 45 minutes in Saturday's friendly against New Zealand.
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Tuchel voices pitch concerns ahead of England's friendly against New Zealand in Tampa
Thomas Tuchel says he is 'a little bit worried and concerned' about the patchwork pitch at Raymond James Stadium ahead of England's World Cup warm-up against New Zealand on Saturday, though he insists it will not affect his team selection.
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Smith backs Murrayfield move to energise Glasgow ahead of URC semi-final against Bulls
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith says playing their United Rugby Championship semi-final at Murrayfield on 6 June will give his side an energy boost, dismissing any concern over the switch from their usual Scotstoun home.
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Alonso calls 2026 F1 cars 'the worst ever' after troubled Monaco practice
Fernando Alonso launched a sharp attack on Formula 1's 2026 regulations after Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, declaring that 'hybrid cars should not be racing' and labelling the current generation the worst he has driven at the street circuit.
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Russell concedes Ferrari's Monaco dominance is real after Hamilton leads FP2
George Russell admitted Ferrari's pre-race favourite status at the Monaco Grand Prix is fully justified after Lewis Hamilton topped Friday's second practice session, 0.168 seconds clear of Max Verstappen, with Russell fourth and nearly four tenths adrift.
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Left out of Champions League final by Luis Enrique, Zaïre-Emery pays the price for his versatility at PSG
Despite being PSG's most-used player this season with 54 appearances across all competitions, Warren Zaïre-Emery was not in Luis Enrique's starting lineup for the Champions League final against Arsenal.
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Norway's Viking photo for 2026 World Cup sparks Scandinavian controversy
Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Norway posed in Viking costumes for its official team photo. Norwegian journalists and academics strongly criticized the staging, which head coach Stale Solbakken refused to comment on.
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England use palm cooling devices and fitness trackers to combat World Cup heat in Florida
Thomas Tuchel's England squad are preparing for the 2026 World Cup at their Palm Beach Gardens base in Florida, deploying palm cooling technology, Whoop fitness trackers and cooling vests to manage temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius during matches.
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Pat Lam calls for EQP injury dispensation after Bristol's bruising season
Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam has urged the RFU to introduce injury dispensation within English Qualified Player regulations, after navigating a season in which 26 players were unavailable for the final fixture against Sale Sharks.
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