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Manager / player media briefings.
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Martinez slammed as 'scared' to drop Ronaldo after Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo
Roberto Martinez faced sharp criticism from pundits Chris Sutton and Wayne Rooney after refusing to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, during Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston — Ronaldo's tenth consecutive major tournament game without a goal.
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Tuchel benches fit-again Saka for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has left Bukayo Saka on the bench for England's World Cup clash against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, despite the Arsenal winger declaring himself ready to play. Noni Madueke starts on the right wing, with Jude Bellingham selected ahead of Morgan Rogers at No.10.
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Tuchel names Bellingham at No 10 and benches Rashford for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his England starting XI for their World Cup group-stage clash against Croatia in Dallas, with Jude Bellingham preferred over Morgan Rogers at No 10 and Anthony Gordon starting ahead of Marcus Rashford.
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Tuchel benches Guehi for England's World Cup opener against Croatia, sparking fan fury
Thomas Tuchel has left Marc Guehi out of England's starting XI for their World Cup group-stage clash with Croatia, opting instead for John Stones and Ezri Konsa at centre-back. The decision has drawn widespread criticism from supporters who consider Guehi England's best defender.
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Klopp apologises after Nagelsmann quip sparks row with Germany legend Effenberg
Jurgen Klopp has issued a public apology after joking he could replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach during live punditry, drawing sharp criticism from former international Stefan Effenberg.
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McGregor claims UFC floated Prates matchup to scare him away from welterweight
Conor McGregor says the UFC suggested Carlos Prates as a potential opponent to pressure him into returning at lightweight, not welterweight. McGregor claims he verbally accepted the Prates fight but never received a contract, and instead faces Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
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Pollock hails Fisilau as 'absolute animal' ahead of Premiership final No.8 duel
Northampton's Henry Pollock has praised Exeter rival Greg Fisilau as an 'absolute animal' before Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final, with both No.8s also locked in a battle for England's back-row jersey.
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Adesanya warns Tsarukyan that influencer lifestyle could cost him UFC lightweight title shot
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has urged Arman Tsarukyan to cut back on time spent with social media influencers, warning the Armenian contender that his gym habits must match his rising popularity if he wants to finally land a lightweight title shot.
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Zalal fires back at Vallejos after 'runs away' jibe, demands UFC matchup
Youssef Zalal has publicly called out Kevin Vallejos after the unbeaten Argentinian criticised his fighting style, telling Home of Fight he wants to 'show him there's levels to this' inside the Octagon.
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Volkanovski warns Tsarukyan's White House snub will cost him a UFC title shot
Alexander Volkanovski believes Arman Tsarukyan damaged his standing with the UFC by refusing to weigh in as backup for the Topuria vs. Gaethje lightweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250, pointing to Diego Lopes as proof that being a company man pays off.
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DR Congo supporters blocked from entering United States due to Ebola ahead of Portugal clash
Due to a resurgence of the Ebola epidemic, Congolese supporters have been denied entry to the United States. DR Congo faces Portugal on Wednesday in Houston for its return to the World Cup, 52 years after its last appearance.
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Quesada drops Capuozzo from Italy's Nations Championship squad due to Top 14 commitments
Gonzalo Quesada has named a 33-man Italy squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, with Toulouse wing Ange Capuozzo left out alongside hooker Giacomo Nicotera because both remain involved in the Top 14's closing stages.
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Carragher unsurprised as Tuchel snubs Alexander-Arnold for World Cup squad again
Jamie Carragher says Thomas Tuchel is prioritising squad harmony over quality after Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of England's World Cup squad, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah called up instead following Tino Livramento's calf injury.
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Mbappé breaks Giroud and Fontaine records with brace against Senegal
Kylian Mbappé scored a brace in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New York, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for the French national team with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud, and France's top World Cup scorer with 14 goals, erasing Just Fontaine's legendary record.
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Martinez confirms Ronaldo will start for Portugal against DR Congo
Portugal begins its 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Roberto Martinez has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's presence, describing him as hungry as he was at his first World Cup.
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Gabby Logan reveals Michael Bublé's DM after BBC coverage row at World Cup opening ceremony
BBC presenter Gabby Logan has disclosed that Michael Bublé privately messaged her after backlash over the BBC talking over his World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performance in Canada — and the exchange ended with a gig invitation.
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Renard Takes Charge of Tunisia and Sets Demanding Tone in First Session
Appointed urgently after Sabri Lamouchi's sacking, Hervé Renard took charge of Tunisia's first training session in Monterrey on Tuesday, immediately demanding rigor and focus from his players. Tunisia, thrashed 5-1 by Sweden, faces Japan on Sunday in a must-win World Cup 2026 clash.
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Rooney questions Tuchel's 'strange' snub of Shaw as Chalobah earns England call-up
Wayne Rooney has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to overlook Luke Shaw after Trevoh Chalobah was called into the England squad as injury cover for Newcastle's Tino Livramento, who has been ruled out of the World Cup.
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Rabiot slams MetLife Stadium pitch after France's win over Senegal
After France's convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Adrien Rabiot strongly criticized the state of the pitch, which will nonetheless host the tournament final.
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Ibrahimovic brands Lalas 'ignorant' live on air during France vs Senegal coverage
Zlatan Ibrahimovic publicly clashed with fellow FOX Sports pundit Alexi Lalas during coverage of France's 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, dismissing Lalas's suggestion that France played with arrogance as the thinking of an 'ignorant' person.
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