Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Russell reveals how Wolff's quiet radio message unlocked his pole-position lap in Austria
George Russell has explained that Toto Wolff's cryptic 'just drive' radio message during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying was a personal confidence boost — one that helped the Mercedes driver recover from a difficult Q1 and Q2 to claim pole position.
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Antonelli aborts Austrian GP lap after misreading yellow flag, costing him front-row start
Kimi Antonelli mistook a single yellow flag for a double yellow in Q3 at the Red Bull Ring, abandoning a lap that could have placed him on the front row. Team-mate George Russell correctly read the warning to claim pole, with Antonelli left to start fourth.
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Scaloni rests Messi for Argentina's final group game against Jordan at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi, who has scored all five of Argentina's goals at the tournament, will begin their final Group Stage match against Jordan on the bench, with manager Lionel Scaloni confirming the 39-year-old will enter as a second-half substitute.
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Ronaldo at 45? Mills says Portugal star faces coaching role over starting spot at 2030 World Cup
Former England defender Danny Mills believes Cristiano Ronaldo, currently 41 and competing at the 2026 World Cup, is unlikely to feature as an outfield starter in 2030 — and may instead transition into a player-coach role for Portugal.
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Steiner singles out Leclerc as carrying more pressure than Russell into Austrian GP
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Charles Leclerc faces greater scrutiny than George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, arguing the Ferrari driver must now deliver after publicly criticising his car earlier this season.
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Taremi calls 2026 World Cup a 'disaster' as Iran boss urges Infantino to act over US visa crisis
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has labelled the 2026 World Cup a 'disaster' after his squad were forced to fly in from Mexico on match days due to the US-Iran conflict, while manager Amir Ghalenoei called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to 'stand up' to the host nation.
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Jamie George calls Saracens team-mate Auvaa 'immature' after nightclub punch struck cricket security guard
England hooker Jamie George has publicly criticised Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa, calling the 21-year-old Samoan 'immature' following a nightclub incident in which Auvaa threw a punch that struck an ECB security guard, indirectly forcing cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson to miss an England Test.
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Cape Verde coach vows 'nothing is impossible' as World Cup debutants face Argentina and Messi
Cape Verde secured a round-of-32 berth at their first-ever World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, finishing above Uruguay in Group H. The nation of 500,000 now face reigning champions Argentina in Miami.
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Iran captain Taremi blasts Fifa over 'disaster' World Cup after VAR wipes out stoppage-time winner against Egypt
Mehdi Taremi condemned Fifa and the tournament's organisation after VAR disallowed Shojae Khalilzadeh's stoppage-time goal against Egypt in Seattle, leaving Iran anxiously waiting to see if they advance as one of the best-ranked third-place teams.
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Aaron Smith hails Dave Rennie's 'straight and direct' style as All Blacks rebuild begins
Veteran halfback Aaron Smith, who played under Dave Rennie at New Zealand U20 and Manawatu level, says the new All Blacks head coach's attacking philosophy and transparent communication set him apart from his peers.
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Scaloni rests Messi for Jordan clash despite golden boot race at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi will start on the bench when Argentina face Jordan in their World Cup 2026 group stage finale, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed. The 39-year-old leads the golden boot standings with five goals from two games and holds the all-time tournament scoring record with 18 goals.
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Tuchel admits England's left flank is failing and demands more from Gordon and Rashford
Thomas Tuchel has publicly criticised the performances of Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford, and both left-backs after England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana, warning the entire left-side unit must improve ahead of their must-win Group clash with Panama.
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Camilo embraces hostile crowd and vows to expose Sadykhov's weaknesses at UFC Baku
Brazilian lightweight Matheus Camilo travels to Baku for a Fight Night clash with hometown favourite Nazim Sadykhov, insisting the pressure falls on the Azerbaijani after his first UFC loss. Camilo, once a rideshare driver, sees a win as a career-defining opportunity.
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Ferreira dismisses Aliskerov hype ahead of UFC Baku: 'I only need one clean shot'
Brunno Ferreira heads into his UFC Baku middleweight clash with Ikram Aliskerov on Saturday convinced the Russian's reputation outstrips his résumé, pointing to losses against Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev as proof he can be stopped.
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FIFA denies France black armbands for Deschamps' mother as minute's silence agreed
FIFA has rejected France's request to wear black armbands in tribute to Didier Deschamps' late mother ahead of their Copa America group finale against Norway. A minute's silence will instead be held before kick-off in Massachusetts, dedicated to victims of the Venezuela earthquake.
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Pride flags permitted as Egypt and Iran clash in Seattle's unofficial 'Pride Match' at World Cup 2026
The Group G fixture between Egypt and Iran at Lumen Field on June 26 coincides with Seattle's Pride weekend, prompting both nations' football federations to formally request FIFA cancel associated events — a request FIFA refused.
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Hardy warns Wales that snubbed Springbok De Klerk has a point to prove against them
Kieran Hardy believes Faf de Klerk will arrive at Allianz Stadium with a chip on his shoulder after missing out on South Africa's Nations Championship squad, making Saturday's Barbarians clash a personal audition for the veteran scrum-half.
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Toney insists he brings more than penalties as England squad role comes under scrutiny
Ivan Toney has pushed back against the perception that Thomas Tuchel called him into England's World Cup squad purely as a penalty specialist, arguing he is a complete striker capable of contributing far more to the team.
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Ugarte among Uruguay players who confronted Bielsa in revolt before Spain World Cup decider
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is among a group of Uruguay players who called a meeting with manager Marcelo Bielsa to demand tactical changes, with injuries sustained in training adding to tensions ahead of a must-not-lose clash with Spain.
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Cormier insists Tsarukyan is undeniable choice to face Gaethje for UFC lightweight title
Daniel Cormier has backed Arman Tsarukyan as the only legitimate next challenger for Justin Gaethje's UFC lightweight title, arguing that a five-fight winning streak and surging star power make him impossible to overlook — ahead of Charles Oliveira.
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