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Manager / player media briefings.
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Deschamps wants to coach "as long as possible" after leaving France
In an interview with Le Figaro alongside Olivier Giroud, Didier Deschamps says he wants to continue his coaching career after stepping down as France manager following the 2026 World Cup.
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Alisson credits Ancelotti for transforming Brazil after 'very difficult period' ahead of World Cup
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says Carlo Ancelotti has revitalised Brazil's national team environment since taking charge in May 2025, with the Italian set to become the first foreign manager to lead the Seleção into a World Cup this Saturday.
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Mbappé puts pressure on Deschamps: "Let the Italians take an Italian"
Kylian Mbappé has reacted to rumours linking Didier Deschamps to the Italian national team after the World Cup, insisting loudly that the France manager remains French property — and promising him a title as a tribute.
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Pulisic embraces weight of US expectations as World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay arrives
Christian Pulisic heads into the United States' World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay on Friday carrying the hopes of a nation, but the 27-year-old says the quality around him in Mauricio Pochettino's squad makes the burden feel lighter than ever.
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Kane calls 2026 World Cup 'best opportunity in my career' as England target 60-year wait
Harry Kane says the 2026 World Cup in North America represents his finest chance to win football's biggest prize, arriving off a 61-goal season with Bayern Munich and acknowledging the tournament could be his last.
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Reece James tells England fans to embrace weather delays ahead of World Cup 2026
Reece James has urged England fans to stay patient with thunderstorm delays at the 2026 World Cup after their friendly against Costa Rica in Orlando was held up by an hour. The Chelsea captain drew on his Club World Cup experience to explain what players and supporters should expect.
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Hokit reveals White House fight news hit him mid-chaos after UFC 327 war with Blaydes
Josh Hokit learned he would fight Derrick Lewis at the White House while still recovering in a Miami medical facility after his record-breaking heavyweight battle with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in April.
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Neville and Keane clash over World Cup opener goal just 45 minutes into tournament
Gary Neville and Roy Keane disagreed sharply at half-time of Mexico vs South Africa, the World Cup 2026 opener, debating whether Julian Quinones' goal was the fault of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams or midfielder Yaya Sithole.
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Domenech bets his retirement on USA reaching 2026 World Cup final
On L'Équipe's set, Raymond Domenech declared he would retire if the United States reached at least the final of the 2026 World Cup, a bet that the history of American football makes very low-risk.
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Tuchel grants England squad a free day in Florida with one firm rule before World Cup begins
Thomas Tuchel has given his 26-man England squad a day off in Florida ahead of their World Cup campaign, allowing players to explore the state freely — on the condition that no one boards a flight before the squad relocates to Kansas City on Saturday.
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Bellingham trialled as England's No.9 while Tuchel raises concerns over new World Cup referee rules
Thomas Tuchel tested Jude Bellingham as a centre-forward during England's friendly win over Costa Rica, opening up a new tactical option for the World Cup. The England manager also voiced concerns about stricter refereeing directives that could affect his side at the tournament.
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Shearer backs Morgan Rogers over Bellingham as England's World Cup No. 10
Alan Shearer has argued that Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers should be England's chief playmaker at the 2026 World Cup, putting him at odds with Micah Richards, who insists Jude Bellingham is the undisputed starter and 'shouldn't even be a debate'.
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O'Malley embraces outdoor unknowns ahead of UFC White House: 'You can't really prepare for it'
Sean O'Malley says fighting outdoors is simply something fighters must adapt to, drawing on experience from bouts nearly a decade ago as the UFC White House card on June 14 faces forecasts of 91-degree heat, a 40 percent chance of storms, and insect concerns at the South Lawn venue.
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Dupraz hails Luis Enrique's collective revolution at PSG
Pascal Dupraz, former manager of Toulouse and Saint-Étienne, has publicly praised the tactical transformation orchestrated by Luis Enrique at PSG, saying he no longer misses a single match of the Parisian club since the collective has taken precedence over individual brilliance.
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Cormier tells Pereira to his face he is not yet the GOAT, even with a third UFC title
Daniel Cormier looked Alex Pereira in the eye at UFC White House media day and said a potential third divisional title would not yet make him the greatest of all time, citing GSP, Khabib, and the need for a heavyweight title defence.
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Keane brands former Man Utd coach Queiroz a 'dead fish' ahead of World Cup clash with England
Roy Keane has delivered a withering assessment of Carlos Queiroz, his former Manchester United colleague now managing Ghana, calling him a coach with 'the personality of a dead fish' and raising 'question marks' over his managerial record.
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Hadjar claims first Red Bull podium in chaotic Monaco GP as Antonelli wins fifth straight
Isack Hadjar secured his first podium as a Red Bull driver at the Monaco Grand Prix after a pitlane speeding penalty demoted Pierre Gasly to fourth. Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth consecutive victory of the season, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to overtake George Russell in the standings.
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Keane brands ex-United coach Queiroz 'personality of a dead fish' ahead of World Cup
Roy Keane has launched a sharp critique of former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now coaching Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, calling him a brilliant coach but casting 'huge question marks' over his managerial ability.
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Rice shrugs off sunburn blunder and vows to carry Arsenal title confidence into World Cup
Declan Rice arrived at England's Florida warm-up camp and promptly got sunburned, sparking a scolding from his mother — but the Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League has given him the belief to help England go all the way this summer.
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Mabil 'relieved' his family stayed home as World Cup safety fears mount before opener
Australia winger Awer Mabil says he is glad his family did not travel to the 2026 World Cup, citing safety concerns and travel difficulties. His comments come as Iran relocated their training base, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry, and FIFA president Infantino held a press conference attempting to address mounting worries.
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