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Manager / player media briefings.
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Saka injury concern clouds England's World Cup eve as Infantino prepares press conference
Thomas Tuchel has raised doubts over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, revealing the Arsenal forward is being managed through an Achilles issue as England face Costa Rica in their final warm-up. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is also set to address the media on the eve of the tournament.
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Trailfinders reach first PWR semi-final and face three-time champions Gloucester Hartpury
Ealing Trailfinders Women make their Premiership Women's Rugby play-off debut on Sunday, travelling to Queensholm to face three-time defending champions Gloucester Hartpury. Scotland second-row Emma Wassell says the club's recent 41-39 win over the same opponents has built genuine belief ahead of the rematch.
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Olise says "I don't know" about Brazil and takes a dig at Bruno Guimarães before the World Cup
A terse response from Michael Olise about Brazil's chances at the 2026 World Cup was enough to irritate Bruno Guimarães, who reminded everyone that the Seleção is the only nation to wear five stars on its jersey.
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Topuria vows no post-fight handshake after Gaethje's divorce jab ahead of UFC White House title defence
Ilia Topuria says he will refuse to shake Justin Gaethje's hand after their lightweight title fight at the UFC White House event on Sunday, citing personal comments Gaethje made about his divorce as the point of no return.
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Hokit hurls profane insults at Pereira in hotel corridor, gets completely ignored
Josh Hokit attempted another verbal confrontation with Alex Pereira at the fighter hotel in Washington, D.C., ahead of UFC White House — only for the former two-division champion to walk away without a word.
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John Terry says 11 England players are not good enough to win the 2026 World Cup
Former England captain John Terry has questioned Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad, arguing only 13 to 15 players are capable of winning the tournament and that leaving out Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer and Luke Shaw were significant mistakes.
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Théo Hernandez names France, Spain and Germany as World Cup 2026 favourites
In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, France defender Théo Hernandez has named his favourites for the 2026 World Cup, while calling for caution ahead of the opening match against Senegal on June 16.
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How a season in France and Aaron Smith's Instagram tips forged Exeter's Player of the Year
Scrum-half Stephen Varney, named Players' Player of the Year in his debut season at Exeter, credits a formative year with Vannes in France and childhood idol Aaron Smith for the commanding form that has driven the Chiefs into the Premiership play-offs.
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Carragher warns Bellingham's England role could overshadow World Cup campaign
Jamie Carragher fears the Jude Bellingham situation — likely to miss England's opening game against Croatia on 17 June in favour of Morgan Rogers — could 'dominate airwaves' throughout the summer tournament.
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Radwan embraces Franklin's Gardens hostility as Leicester chase famous semi-final upset
Leicester winger Adam Radwan is unfazed by the daunting record of away sides in Gallagher Premiership play-off semi-finals, insisting the Tigers' rivalry with Northampton and a 41-17 win over the Saints last month give them every reason to believe at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.
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Roy Keane and Bruno Fernandes bury public feud after direct phone call
Roy Keane has confirmed he spoke directly with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to resolve a public dispute sparked by a misinterpreted comment about the Premier League assist record on The Overlap podcast.
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Guehi regrets missing out on Stones partnership at City before World Cup push
Marc Guehi has admitted it was a shame he and John Stones barely played together at Manchester City, sharing just eight minutes on the pitch, despite the pair being established England centre-back partners heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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Keane reveals phone call with Fernandes after feud left United captain upset
Roy Keane has disclosed that Bruno Fernandes reached out to him following a public dispute sparked by Keane's criticism of Manchester United's players. The pair held what Keane described as a 'nice, mature conversation' over the phone.
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Tuchel sweats on Saka's fitness as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel has admitted concerns over Bukayo Saka's achilles ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica, casting doubt over the Arsenal winger's availability for the World Cup. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson has received a heartfelt letter from Diogo Jota's widow ahead of Scotland's tournament debut.
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Antonelli dismisses Russell's mind games after Monaco grand slam extends 68-point lead
Kimi Antonelli responded to George Russell's claim that the Formula 1 title is 'his to lose' by insisting he remains the underdog — hours after a dominant Monaco grand slam stretched his championship lead to 68 points over his Mercedes team-mate.
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Dembélé sacrificed by Deschamps: Larqué accuses France of wasting his Ballon d'Or
Quiet during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, Ousmane Dembélé is at the heart of a tactical debate: his positioning behind Mbappé, who drops deep into the centre, would stifle him according to several observers.
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Kane declares 2026 World Cup his best ever chance to win it all with England
Harry Kane says his peak physical condition and strong domestic form make the upcoming World Cup the greatest opportunity of his career to deliver international glory for England, who open Group L against Croatia on June 17.
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Freese or Turner? USA's World Cup No. 1 still undecided three days before Paraguay opener
Mauricio Pochettino has yet to name his starting goalkeeper for the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, leaving both Matt Freese and Matt Turner in the dark ahead of the tournament.
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Dana White dismisses Strickland's ban claim ahead of UFC White House card
UFC CEO Dana White has flatly denied Sean Strickland's assertion that he was banned from Sunday's UFC White House event, saying the former middleweight champion simply made clear he did not want to attend. White cited the event's 4,300-seat capacity and White House-controlled guest list as reasons for limited access.
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Guehi likens Tuchel to Guardiola and backs Stones' England recall despite City absence
Marc Guehi has drawn striking parallels between Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola, saying both managers share the same passion and tactical vision. The Manchester City defender also defended John Stones' place in the England squad despite his limited club minutes this season.
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