Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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McTominay returns to Scotland training after stomach illness sparked squad concern
Scott McTominay missed a Scotland training session in Boston and travelled separately to the team hotel due to a stomach issue, but the Napoli midfielder has since recovered and been declared fit by manager Steve Clarke ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti.
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Pollock's 26-carry masterclass fires Northampton into Premiership final
Henry Pollock produced a remarkable 26-carry performance as Northampton defeated Leicester 45-31 in their Premiership semi-final at Franklin's Gardens, booking a place in the Allianz Stadium final. Head coach Phil Dowson praised the 21-year-old Lions back row's rapid maturity after a turbulent month.
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Bellingham silences Henderson critics: 'They don't have a clue what they're talking about'
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers have passionately defended Jordan Henderson's World Cup selection, dismissing critics of Thomas Tuchel's call-up and calling the veteran midfielder the first name on the teamsheet.
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Neymar ruled out against Morocco, Ancelotti hopes for return next week
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference that Neymar will not be available for Brazil's opening match against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. The injured Santos player could rejoin the squad the following week.
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Robertson leads Scotland into World Cup 2026 vowing to end 28-year knockout-stage drought
Andy Robertson has declared Scotland 'locked in and ready' for the 2026 World Cup, their first appearance in 28 years, with the captain urging his squad to leave the tournament without regrets after two disappointing European Championship exits.
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Topuria demands mic cut as Josh Hokit's relentless interruptions derail UFC White House press conference
Ilia Topuria repeatedly told Josh Hokit to 'shut up' and demanded his microphone be cut at the UFC White House press conference on Friday, after the fighter hijacked nearly every question with unsolicited interjections.
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Pulisic signals 'I'm good' after precautionary halftime exit in USA's 4-1 World Cup win
Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime during the United States' 4-1 World Cup opener against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, but the AC Milan winger appeared in good spirits and showed no signs of discomfort on the bench.
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White House bonuses tripled as UFC adds $250,000 from new sponsor World Liberty Financial
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Fight of the Night winners will each receive $400,000 and Performance of the Night earners $425,000 at the UFC White House card, after sponsor World Liberty Financial added $250,000 to the bonus pool.
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Topuria shoves Gaethje at Lincoln Memorial faceoff as UFC White House card tensions erupt
Ilia Topuria pushed Justin Gaethje within seconds of their faceoff at the UFC White House press conference on Friday, forcing Dana White to intervene at the Lincoln Memorial. Gaethje kept his composure and publicly berated Topuria for the outburst.
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Tuchel cuts Nwaneri, Ngumoha and two others as England move to Kansas City for Croatia opener
Alex Scott, Ethan Nwaneri, Rio Ngumoha and Josh King have departed England's World Cup camp after the squad's Florida preparations, with Thomas Tuchel's side now heading to Kansas City ahead of their tournament opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
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Dempsey tears into Marsch over USMNT anthem jibe: 'I bled for this country'
Clint Dempsey, the United States' all-time leading scorer with 57 goals, publicly rebuked Canada manager Jesse Marsch after Marsch claimed he had to 'beg' USMNT players to sing their national anthem ahead of Canada's 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Ancelotti embraces Brazil's record sixth World Cup title pressure ahead of Morocco opener
Carlo Ancelotti, the first non-Brazilian to coach the Seleção at a World Cup, says his squad has 'a good feeling' as Brazil open their 2026 campaign against Morocco, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker comparing the Italian's pressure to that of a head of state.
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Kirifi backs Hurricanes to handle Blues' kitchen-sink assault in Super Rugby semi-final
Hurricanes captain Du'Plessis Kirifi has dismissed concerns over the Blues' recent slump ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final in Wellington, warning his side expects a desperate challenge despite the hosts' dominant home record.
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Topuria, Pereira and full UFC White House card face media at Lincoln Memorial
The entire UFC White House fight card held its pre-event press conference at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on Friday night, with champion Ilia Topuria, former two-division titleholder Alex Pereira, and the rest of the card fielding questions from the media.
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Trump calls Pochettino to back USMNT ahead of World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay
Donald Trump phoned USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino before the United States' World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, telling him the team can go 'all the way' in the tournament.
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Villeneuve praises Hamilton's Ferrari revival but warns Mercedes still out of reach
Jacques Villeneuve has lauded Lewis Hamilton's back-to-back podiums in Canada and Monaco but cautioned that Ferrari still lacks the outright pace to beat Mercedes in a straight fight as the 2025 season heads to Barcelona.
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Rooney criticises Marsch's public team talk after Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wayne Rooney voiced his displeasure at Jesse Marsch's decision to hold a post-match huddle in full view of TV cameras after Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, with Cyle Larin's late equaliser rescuing a point in Group B.
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Chimaev vows to 'take his head off' as he rules out move to light heavyweight
Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed talk of a jump to 205 pounds following his split-decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, insisting he is staying at middleweight and demanding a rematch to reclaim the title.
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Ronaldo silences World Cup fitness doubts at 41 with 28-goal Saudi season behind him
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed concerns over his physical condition ahead of Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign, pointing to 28 goals in 30 Saudi Pro League matches as proof he remains a decisive force at 41.
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Dempsey fires back at Marsch over claim he had to 'beg' US players to sing anthem
Clint Dempsey, the United States' all-time record goalscorer with 57 goals, has hit back at Canada coach Jesse Marsch after Marsch claimed he sometimes had to 'beg' USMNT players to sing the national anthem during his time as Bob Bradley's assistant.
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