Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Taremi slams FIFA over World Cup tension as Iran arrive in Los Angeles amid visa chaos
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi accused FIFA of failing to deliver its message of peace ahead of Tuesday's World Cup opener against New Zealand, after 11 Iranian officials were denied US visas and the squad was forced to relocate their training base to Mexico.
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Tchouameni warns: Senegal represents a real danger for France from the start
A few days before France's opening World Cup match against Senegal in New York, Aurélien Tchouameni sounds the alarm and recalls the historical difficulties the Blues have faced in their competition openers.
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Mbappé admits he is "already hated enough" and does not rule out coaching career
In an interview with Le Parisien, Kylian Mbappé acknowledges that his image has deteriorated among French supporters and discusses his post-playing career prospects, including a possible coaching role.
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FIFA blames airline as Uruguay stranded in Mexico before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay's squad were left waiting in Cancun after their chartered flight lacked clearance to enter the US, forcing delays ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 group match against Saudi Arabia. FIFA blamed an airline permitting error; the Uruguayan FA had pointed the finger at FIFA.
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Taremi blasts FIFA as Iran endure visa chaos and war tensions at World Cup 2026
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised FIFA for failing to shield his squad from the disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Iran war, with the team forced to train in Mexico and facing repeated visa denials ahead of their Group Stage opener against New Zealand.
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FIFA adds Spanish as fourth language after Hakimi and Vinicius Jr press conference disputes go viral
FIFA has changed its press conference translation policy to include Spanish as a fourth language following two awkward incidents involving Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Jr at the 2026 World Cup.
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Roigard defends quick-tap after Barrett collision sends Hurricanes to Super Rugby final
Cameron Roigard has pushed back at online criticism over his quick-tap following an aerial collision with Beauden Barrett, insisting he was not milking the incident. The Hurricanes halfback was central to their 57-21 demolition of the Blues, securing the club's first Super Rugby Pacific final appearance since 2016.
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Havertz double fires Germany to 7-1 rout of Curaçao in World Cup opener
Germany swept aside World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in their group-stage opener, with Kai Havertz scoring twice and Julian Nagelsmann declaring the convincing margin essential for rebuilding the four-time champions' confidence.
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Klopp apologises to Nagelsmann after 'still' remark sparks Germany row at World Cup
Jurgen Klopp has publicly apologised to Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann after a single word — 'still' — used during a live TV punditry appearance implied Nagelsmann's tenure may be short-lived ahead of the World Cup.
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Yamal cleared to come off the bench for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been declared fit to feature against Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed, as the 18-year-old returns from a hamstring injury that ended his club season early.
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Vasseur insists Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP even without VSC intervention
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton's pace on a three-stop strategy was strong enough to overhaul both Mercedes cars without the virtual safety car that ultimately sealed his victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Pereira sparring partner warns Gane: 'He hurts you wherever he lands'
Tallison Teixeira, a 6'7" heavyweight who served as one of Alex Pereira's chief sparring partners ahead of UFC White House, says "Poatan" carries fight-ending power to every part of the body and will knock out Ciryl Gane on June 14.
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Marcelino calls his time at Marseille "more than traumatic" after just four training sessions
Two years after his abrupt departure from Olympique de Marseille, Spanish coach Marcelino breaks his silence in an interview with Marca, describing an experience he considers "practically a non-experience," marked by chaos and total instability.
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Uruguay stranded in Mexico by paperwork chaos ahead of World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay squad are stuck at a Cancun resort after their plane failed to receive clearance to fly to Miami, with their opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia on Monday and a pre-match press conference on Sunday evening under threat.
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Tuchel's 'path of destruction' record haunts England's early contract gamble
Troy Deeney has warned that Thomas Tuchel 'leaves a path of destruction' at every club he manages, questioning whether the FA moved too soon in handing the England head coach a contract extension before the World Cup.
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Alonso jokes grandstand view beats racing as Aston Martin struggles in Barcelona
Fernando Alonso quipped to Spanish TV during the drivers' parade that he would rather watch the Spanish Grand Prix from the grandstands than race his Aston Martin, after qualifying 22nd and starting from the pitlane at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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Southgate turns down World Cup TV role to keep England free from distraction
Gareth Southgate has revealed he declined offers to work as a television pundit at the 2026 World Cup, saying he did not want his comments to be 'misconstrued' and used against the England squad in press conferences.
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Tuchel's 'Grade E' referee Turpin appointed to take charge of England vs Croatia
Clément Turpin, the French official Thomas Tuchel once rated one out of ten after a fiery Champions League quarter-final, will referee England's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Croatia. Turpin has also previously dealt with Jude Bellingham in European competition.
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Klopp's punditry puts Nagelsmann under pressure before Germany's World Cup campaign begins
Jurgen Klopp, working as lead pundit at the World Cup, has already unsettled Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann by publicly calling for Jamal Musiala to be dropped from the opening game — a move Nagelsmann addressed pointedly at his first pre-tournament press conference.
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Eze vows to take World Cup penalties again despite Champions League final miss
Eberechi Eze says he would step up for England in a World Cup shoot-out without hesitation, despite missing in Arsenal's Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG and a previous miss in the Community Shield.
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