Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Maguire reveals 'awkward' FaceTime call with Tuchel after England's World Cup 2026 snub
Harry Maguire has described the uncomfortable FaceTime call in which Thomas Tuchel informed him he had been left out of England's 26-man World Cup squad, admitting the 33-year-old fears the tournament may have been his last realistic chance to compete at a World Cup.
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FA chief defends Tuchel contract extension, confirms performance clauses ahead of World Cup
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has explained why England extended Thomas Tuchel's contract until 2028 weeks before the World Cup, insisting the FA had not "moved the goalposts" and confirming performance clauses are written into the new deal.
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FA chief Mark Bullingham defers stance on Infantino's Fifa re-election bid amid World Cup controversy
Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham says the FA will decide its position on Gianni Infantino's bid for another Fifa presidential term after a board review, as dissent grows over the Swiss official's conduct and proximity to the Trump administration.
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BBC stands by Giroud despite fans branding his World Cup punditry 'disastrous'
Olivier Giroud has drawn sharp criticism from viewers after his debut as a BBC pundit during Belgium vs Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, with fans calling for him to be dropped. The corporation has historically backed struggling pundits, as it did with Phil Neville in 2014.
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Maguire reveals 'awkward' Tuchel FaceTime after England World Cup squad snub at 33
Harry Maguire has described an uncomfortable video call with Thomas Tuchel after being left out of England's 2026 World Cup squad, admitting the news came as a shock and that Tuchel could not offer him a clear explanation for the decision.
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Hadjar slams Red Bull's start procedure after losing eight places off the line in Barcelona
Isack Hadjar dropped from sixth to 14th at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, calling Red Bull's launch procedure "too complicated" and urging the team to fix a problem that has plagued both him and Max Verstappen all season.
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Anderton furious with Tuchel over Henderson World Cup call at expense of Palmer and Maguire
Former England international Darren Anderton has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to take Jordan Henderson to the 2026 World Cup, saying he would be 'pretty p***ed off' if he were Cole Palmer or Harry Maguire, both of whom missed out on selection.
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Saka admits fitness gamble ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Bukayo Saka has revealed he is willing to 'take the gamble' on his Achilles injury to feature in England's Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, insisting he is feeling better than he has in months.
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Maguire admits shock at England World Cup snub but wishes squad well from afar
Harry Maguire has spoken publicly for the first time since his surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad, revealing he has been in contact with several players and will follow the tournament from the sidelines — including as a pundit on Netflix.
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Madueke backs England's squad depth as the 'crucial' edge at the 2026 World Cup
Noni Madueke believes England's strength in depth — with Bellingham, Rashford and Eze among those competing for bench spots — could be the decisive factor at the World Cup, pointing to substitute performances against Costa Rica as proof of concept.
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Visas Denied, Late Arrival: Iran Denounces Unacceptable Conditions After Draw with New Zealand
After a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup 2026 Group G opener, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei strongly protested the restrictions imposed on his delegation in the United States: around fifteen staff members denied visas, travel bans, and sabotaged preparation.
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Scaloni warns of Algeria threat ahead of Argentina's World Cup 2026 opener
Title holders Argentina face Algeria in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni has publicly acknowledged the Fennecs' danger, comparing their style to Morocco's.
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Ronaldo to start at 41: Obraniak backs CR7 before Portugal-DR Congo
On the eve of Portugal's first World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo, former international Ludovic Obraniak defends Cristiano Ronaldo's selection, arguing that CR7 remains Portugal's best striker despite being 41 years old.
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Cale eyes Wallabies recall and Bledisloe dream after injury-hit Brumbies season
Brumbies No.8 Charlie Cale has opened up on his ambition to reclaim a Wallabies jersey ahead of July's inaugural Nations Championship, having posted nine tries and a 97% tackle success rate despite missing half the Super Rugby season through injury.
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Bielsa fumes at reporters over viral FIFA photo after Uruguay's draw with Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa refused to explain his viral FIFA World Cup photo at his post-match press conference, insisting 'I'm not a model' after Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener.
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Stones vows to prove Guardiola wrong as free agent targets World Cup impact with England
John Stones admits he was frustrated by just five Premier League starts in Pep Guardiola's final season at Manchester City, but the 32-year-old free agent insists he has "never felt better" heading into the 2026 World Cup with England.
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Klopp apologises to Nagelsmann after 'still' remark sparks controversy at World Cup
Jurgen Klopp publicly apologised to Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann after a single word — 'still' — during his punditry debut cast doubt over the coach's future, even as Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 in their World Cup opener.
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Gane stuns Pereira to reclaim interim UFC heavyweight title and demand Aspinall rematch
Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira in under two rounds at UFC White House to become interim heavyweight champion for the second time, then immediately called for a rematch with undisputed titleholder Tom Aspinall, citing 'unfinished business' from their no-contest at UFC 321.
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Trafford admits club No.1 status is key to unseating Pickford as England's first choice
James Trafford has acknowledged that history suggests a goalkeeper must be a first-choice club starter to win the England shirt, after a challenging debut season at Manchester City left him as Jordan Pickford's understudy heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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Dana White condemns Hokit's 'nasty' Michelle Obama insult after UFC White House win
Josh Hokit knocked out Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on Sunday, then used his post-fight interview to make a false, derogatory claim about former First Lady Michelle Obama. UFC CEO Dana White called the remarks 'nasty and false nonsense' in a statement to TIME.
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