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Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
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Trump ducks Wemby anthem question: “What did he mean”
Avoiding a direct comment on Victor Wembanyama's national anthem stance, Donald Trump confirms his attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2026 despite soaring ticket pric...
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'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals
The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.
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Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'
England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.
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Fifa clarifies water bottle stadium rule
Fifa says fans will be able to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums following criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.
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How England can still qualify for the Women's World Cup
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all vying for places at the Women's World Cup - but how can they get there with one round of group games left in Europea...
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Germany forward Karl ruled out of World Cup
Germany forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.
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Wiegman calls for reaction from Lionesses after biggest defeat in 17 years
Sarina Wiegman has urged her players to 'stick together' after the hurt of suffering their heaviest defeat in 17 years.
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Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett
Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure a...
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Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news
Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.
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'Absolute madness' - Callaghan fumes at call to not give Turkey red card
Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scorin...
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Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel
Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.
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Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?
England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?
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Riquelme: Klopp will be first choice for Real Madrid job if I win election
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has released a statement confirming that Jurgen Klopp will be his choice for the manager's job at the Bernabeu if he i...
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Real Madrid plan Olise bid - Saturday's gossip
Real Madrid are lining up a £130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being sacked by Liverpool, Newcastle United are close to ...
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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.
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Wales 'not good enough' in Montenegro - Wilkinson
Having been denied a second goal, Wales were left with red faces when Jasna Djokovic levelled late on.
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Kane fitness, pitch concerns and transfers - what we learned from Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel gave his first World Cup press conference since touching down with the England team in the United States - and there was a lot to cover.
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Panathinaikos levels Greek finals with convincing home victory against Olympiacos
Nigel Hayes-Davis had a great performance to guide Ataman's team to the first victory of the final series.
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Olimpia Milano dominates Brescia and qualifies for Italy finals
Solid performance from Poeta's team to make it to the decisive series.
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