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Pochettino vows 'good memories' as 5,500 fans greet USA at World Cup base camp

The U.S. men's national team opened their World Cup preparations at Great Park in Irvine, California, in front of 5,500 fans — drawn from 32,000 applicants — as manager Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream set the tone ahead of Friday's opener against Paraguay.

Football Jun 9
Lineker says BBC 'marriage ran out of love' as he reflects on Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker has described his 26-year relationship with the BBC as a marriage that had 'run out of love', saying his departure from Match of the Day last May was accelerated by a controversial Instagram post about Zionism that he says he shared without noticing an antisemitic image.

Football Jun 8
Gaethje calls Topuria an 'insufferable little bitch boy' as UFC title grudge turns personal

Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria have traded sharp personal insults on social media days before their lightweight title unification bout at UFC White House on Sunday, with Topuria's divorce and Gaethje's father both drawn into the feud.

MMA Jun 8
Barnes urges England to leave Ngumoha alone after impressive Three Lions debut

John Barnes has called on England to ease pressure on Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha after his Player of the Match debut against New Zealand, insisting the 17-year-old must first nail down a regular starting spot at Anfield.

Football Jun 8
Bo Nickal pushes back on fan criticism ahead of UFC White House card

Bo Nickal has defended his place on the UFC White House card, arguing critics overlook a lifetime of wrestling dedication that predates his MMA career. The 8-1 middleweight faces Kyle Daukaus on June 14.

MMA Jun 8
McGinn defends Scotland after Norway blast cancelled friendly as 'weak' and 'unprofessional'

Scotland pulled out of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Norway in Charlotte just two days before kick-off, citing injury concerns. Norway's Brede Hangeland and Alexander Sørloth publicly condemned the decision, prompting a sharp response from Scotland captain John McGinn.

Football Jun 8
Doué starts on the left, Barcola back on the bench ahead of World Cup

Didier Deschamps has made his decision: Désiré Doué will occupy the left side of France's attack against Northern Ireland, relegating Bradley Barcola to the bench eight days before the opening World Cup match against Senegal.

Football Jun 8
Tuchel's first England speech revealed: 'Brotherhood' the key to World Cup glory

The FA has released footage of Thomas Tuchel's opening address to England's squad from March 2025, in which the head coach outlined winning the World Cup as the mission's sole objective and cited a conversation with an unnamed World Cup winner to stress unity over individual quality.

Football Jun 8
Mbappé backs Ronaldo to outscore Messi at 2026 World Cup — then picks himself above both

Kylian Mbappé has predicted Cristiano Ronaldo will outshine Lionel Messi in front of goal at the 2026 World Cup, before declaring himself the tournament's likeliest top scorer. The Real Madrid forward also tipped Lamine Yamal and Vinícius Jr among the next generation of threats.

Football Jun 8
Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June

Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.

Football Jun 8
Wiegman vows tactical overhaul as England chase automatic World Cup spot against Ukraine

Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for England's must-win World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday, after the Lionesses' 4-0 defeat by Spain left their automatic qualification hopes dependent on other results.

Football Jun 8
Dana White targets Super Bowl-level viewership as UFC stages first-ever White House event

UFC CEO Dana White is predicting Super Bowl-scale viewership for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, as the promotion stages an unprecedented lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn.

MMA Jun 8
Norway's Solbakken brands Scotland 'unprofessional' after Clarke cancels training friendly

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has publicly criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after Scotland abruptly cancelled a planned training-ground friendly, citing squad injuries. Former Fulham defender and Norway team manager Brede Hangeland called the decision 'weak' and 'embarrassing'.

Football Jun 8
Neville offers to step aside from United coverage if Sky Sports ask him to

Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged the balance in his Manchester United punditry over the past decade, telling Rio Ferdinand's podcast he would willingly stop covering United matches if instructed to do so.

Football Jun 8
Neville reveals unanimous England strike vote in support of banned Ferdinand in 2003

Gary Neville has disclosed for the first time that every England player voted to boycott the 2003 World Cup qualifier against Turkey in protest at Rio Ferdinand's pre-hearing suspension, with Neville calling the ballot result unanimous despite later denials from some squad members.

Football Jun 8
Pierre Ménès accuses certain media outlets of seeking to destabilize France ahead of World Cup

A few days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Pierre Ménès denounces an "unhealthy narrative" orchestrated according to him by certain journalists and influencers to sow discord within the French national team.

Football Jun 8
Fernandes hints he will stay at United to lead Premier League title charge

Bruno Fernandes has spoken of the "special" responsibility of returning Manchester United to the top of English and European football, appearing to signal he intends to remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

Football Jun 8
Neville admits balance 'maybe wrong' and would accept Sky Sports ban from covering United

Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged his coverage of Manchester United over the past decade and says he would willingly step aside from covering their games if Sky Sports asked him to. The former United captain also discussed a potential Cole Palmer move to Old Trafford, calling it a 'gold' signing but an unlikely one.

Football Jun 8
Hokit calls Topuria a 'little hobbit' after White House presser flashpoint ahead of Lewis fight

Josh Hokit has hit back at Ilia Topuria for intervening in his confrontation with Alex Pereira at the UFC White House press conference in May, questioning why the lightweight champion felt the need to defend Pereira and insisting he fears no one regardless of weight class.

MMA Jun 8
Clarke urges Scotland squad to embrace World Cup atmosphere at first tournament in 28 years

Steve Clarke has called on his Scotland players to soak up the World Cup experience after the squad arrived at their Charlotte base. Scotland face Haiti in Boston in their opening group fixture.

Football Jun 8

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