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Manager / player media briefings.
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Bautista vows 'completely different fight' as he seeks revenge on Sandhagen at UFC 329
Mario Bautista returns to face Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, seven years after suffering the first loss of his career via first-round armbar submission in their 2019 UFC debut clash.
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Masvidal warns McGregor's five-year layoff could cost him against Holloway at UFC 329
Jorge Masvidal says Conor McGregor's five-year absence from the UFC could prove decisive when he rematches Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas — but only if McGregor failed to stay disciplined during his time away.
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Argentine referee for France-Morocco: the Blues refuse to be distracted
FIFA has appointed Argentine Facundo Tello to referee the quarter-final between France and Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. A choice that revives Franco-Argentine tensions since the 2022 final, but which French players dismiss outright.
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Sititi admits fitness wake-up call as All Blacks embrace Rennie's high-tempo game plan
Wallace Sititi confessed his lungs were burning after 27 minutes off the bench in New Zealand's two-point win over France, as the All Blacks adapt to Dave Rennie's faster, more expansive style of play.
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Pimblett dismisses St. Denis as a lesser threat than Gaethje ahead of UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett insists Benoit St. Denis lacks the chin and cardio to replicate what Justin Gaethje did to him in January, predicting a finish — by choke or knockout — at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Egyptian Press Accuses Referees of Robbing Match Against Argentina
Following Egypt's elimination by Argentina, major Egyptian newspapers Al-Ahram and Al-Masry Al-Youm unanimously denounce biased refereeing, highlighting a penalty not called in the 72nd minute and what they describe as selective use of VAR.
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Muhammad warns Holloway to wrestle McGregor early and survive the UFC 329 opener
Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad says Max Holloway must initiate grappling in the opening minutes of his UFC 329 main event against Conor McGregor, warning that the returning Irishman's knockout power and unknown conditioning make the first three to four minutes the most dangerous phase of the fight.
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Brundle identifies communication failure behind Antonelli's heartbreaking British GP collapse
Kimi Antonelli led the championship into Silverstone and started from pole, but a dislodged wheel shield, a double pit stop, and a track limits penalty left the 19-year-old Mercedes driver classified 15th after a race that promised so much more.
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Scaloni breaks down in tears and abandons interview after Argentina's stunning comeback over Egypt
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion and walked out of his post-match interview after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt and reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, with Messi scoring and assisting in a three-goal blitz.
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Szafnauer argues FIA should have red-flagged British GP to give Silverstone crowd a finish
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has criticised the FIA's handling of the British Grand Prix finale, arguing a red flag after Max Verstappen's late retirement would have delivered a grandstand finish without breaking any rules.
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García praises Balogun's grace after Belgium's 4-1 demolition ends USA's World Cup
Belgium coach Rudi García singled out Folarin Balogun for approaching him after the final whistle, telling reporters he appreciated the gesture and that the American forward bore no blame for the FIFA suspension controversy that overshadowed their round-of-16 clash.
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Guehi warns Haaland will be 'up for it' as England plot World Cup quarter-final plan
Marc Guehi has admitted stopping Erling Haaland will be England's greatest challenge at the World Cup, with the Norway striker having scored seven goals against Guehi alone before the Crystal Palace defender joined Manchester City.
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O'Reilly reveals Tuchel's 'we became the rock' message after England stun Mexico at Azteca
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's dressing-room speech after England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca sealed a World Cup quarter-final place against Norway.
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Vasseur urges Ferrari to ignore title talk and stay focused on Spa after Silverstone win
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has played down championship speculation despite the Scuderia winning two of the last three races, insisting the squad must stay grounded ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Rúben Dias walks out of Portugal press conference as Merino speaks nearby at World Cup
Rúben Dias abruptly left his post-match mixed zone interview at AT&T Stadium after Spain's Mikel Merino began speaking at an adjacent stage, following a prolonged delay caused by Portugal's press officer insisting on finding a Portuguese journalist to ask the first question.
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Stones tricks Tuchel with fake shoulder injury after England's World Cup qualification
After England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, John Stones and Declan Rice played a prank on Thomas Tuchel in the Estadio Azteca dressing room, simulating a shoulder injury.
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Palmer urges patience on Antonelli after British GP pace outshines Russell
Jolyon Palmer has cautioned against declaring Kimi Antonelli a better driver than George Russell after the British Grand Prix, arguing the sample size remains too small despite the Italian teenager's superior pace at Silverstone.
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Lequjaa on Yamal: "I don't know a Spaniard named Jamal"
Morocco Football Federation president Fawzi Lequjaa reopened the Lamine Yamal file, confirming Morocco's respect for the Barcelona star's choice to represent Spain, but delivered a pointed jab at the Arabic name of the Spanish talent.
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Hakimi warns Mbappé before France-Morocco clash: "He's not my mate on the pitch"
Two days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Achraf Hakimi has set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in unequivocal terms.
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Rooney claims Portugal players don't share Argentina's bond with their star as Ronaldo exits World Cup
Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal's players do not rally around Cristiano Ronaldo the way Argentina's squad unites behind Lionel Messi, after Spain's Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute to end Ronaldo's World Cup career in a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat.
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