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Manager / player media briefings.
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Tuchel warns Bellingham his England starting spot is far from guaranteed at World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Jude Bellingham is not assured of a starting role at the World Cup, with the Real Madrid midfielder in a three-way battle with Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze for England's No.10 position.
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Tuchel confirms Saka's Achilles concern leaves England sweating before World Cup opener
Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles problem and is not yet at full fitness, Thomas Tuchel confirmed ahead of England's final warm-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday, with the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.
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Tuchel managing Saka carefully as England build him up for World Cup 2026
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed England are taking precautions with Bukayo Saka following a March injury, gradually building up the Arsenal winger ahead of the World Cup 2026 group stage. The other three Arsenal players in camp — Madueke, Eze and Rice — are fully fit.
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Tuchel promises physical intensity as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel says England will push hard in Wednesday's warm-up against Costa Rica, with players set for 60-70 minutes ahead of the squad's move to their World Cup base in Kansas. The manager also played down talk of England being tournament favourites.
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Topuria and Gaethje trade sharp verbal blows ahead of UFC White House title fight
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje escalated their pre-fight rivalry during a heated face-to-face interview on Tuesday, with Gaethje calling Topuria a narcissist and Topuria insisting he will not merely try to hurt his opponent — he will actually do it.
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Tuchel uses barbecues and themed food nights to sharpen England's World Cup edge
Thomas Tuchel has made outdoor dining and themed food evenings a regular feature of England's World Cup camp in the United States, with the FA also shipping in 1,000 specialist Lucozade pouches to aid player hydration during matches.
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Lewis targets 17th UFC knockout to honour Trump at White House event
Derrick Lewis is brushing off Josh Hokit's pre-fight antics and focusing on performance at UFC White House, where the bout was added at President Donald Trump's personal request. Lewis, returning from a TKO loss in January, says his back injury has cleared and he is in the best shape of his career.
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Kane dismisses 'one-man team' fears and declares 2026 World Cup his best shot at glory
Harry Kane, fresh from a 61-goal season at Bayern Munich, has rejected suggestions England rely too heavily on him and insists his squad has the depth and winning pedigree to lift the World Cup this summer.
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Garcia calls out 'disrespect' despite seven UFC knockouts ahead of White House card
Steve Garcia says he still feels overlooked despite eight UFC wins and seven knockouts, and is using that frustration as fuel heading into UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14.
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Garcia warns UFC White House heat could burn fighters after outdoor debut nightmare
Steve Garcia, who opens the UFC White House: Freedom 250 card against Diego Lopes on June 14, has drawn on two outdoor fights to flag real concerns — from insects at night to a scorching canvas that left fighters burning their feet and backs during his 2013 pro debut.
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Pereira dismisses Vakhitov's role in Gane camp ahead of interim heavyweight title fight
Alex Pereira has shrugged off news that Artem Vakhitov — the last man to beat him in kickboxing — is working with Ciryl Gane ahead of their interim UFC heavyweight title clash at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
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Dugarry accuses M6 of asking him to hide France's poor performances
Sidelined from the 2026 World Cup coverage on M6 after his Euro 2024 stint, Christophe Dugarry reveals that the channel's sports director criticized him for being too critical and asked him to only comment on positive aspects.
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Makhachev backs Topuria to stop Gaethje but refuses to count out the veteran
Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has predicted Ilia Topuria will defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, citing an eight-year age advantage — though he insists the fight will not go the distance and that Gaethje remains dangerous.
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Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim: 'No one's really buying it'
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown has pushed back on Dana White's suggestion that Alex Pereira would surpass Jon Jones as the greatest of all time by winning a third divisional title at UFC White House.
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Townsend confirms Japan-bound Dempsey is '100 per cent' in Scotland's World Cup plans
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has moved to dispel doubts over Jack Dempsey's international future, confirming the number eight will remain available despite his move to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo — and is firmly in his plans for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Micah Richards defends Roy Keane after Bruno Fernandes spat, citing United's fallen standards
Micah Richards says Roy Keane holds no personal grudge against Bruno Fernandes but cannot accept Manchester United players celebrating top-four finishes as an achievement, given the club's historic standards.
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Ian Wright slams 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned the build-up to the 2026 World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of entry denials affecting fans, players, officials, and journalists.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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Rodri survives training scare to play 60 minutes in Spain's 3-1 win over Peru
Manchester City midfielder Rodri came through a training-ground scare — caused by a strong challenge from Barcelona's Gavi — to feature for 60 minutes as Spain beat Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up.
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Mbappé silent against Northern Ireland, Deschamps jokes: "He's saving his goals for the United States"
Kylian Mbappé fired six shots without scoring in the friendly match against Northern Ireland (3-1), remaining stuck at 56 goals for France, one short of Olivier Giroud's record. Didier Deschamps chose to laugh it off.
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