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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

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'It was pretty shocking' - Norris, McLaren detail scale of gap to rivals

Lando Norris says McLaren have "a hell of a lot to improve" after "pretty shocking" pace in the British Grand Prix despite finishing a solid fourth.

Jul 7, 2026 · 1 min read

'Overturn this' - Belgium mock Trump and FIFA after USA World Cup exit

Belgium players appeared to mock US President Donald Trump and FIFA after eliminating co-hosts USA from the World Cup.

Jul 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Portugal's World Cup meltdown: Cristiano Ronaldo's 'ego' blasted in national media, 'weak' Roberto Martinez quits, and Maya Jama's ex Ruben Dias storms out of interview

The Iberians were dumped out cruelly as Arsenal's Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner - but many felt Portugal had only themselves to blame.

Jul 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Newcastle closing in on signing of Ajax's Steur

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur.

Jul 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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Portugal's World Cup meltdown: Cristiano Ronaldo's 'ego' blasted in national media, 'weak' Roberto Martinez quits, and Maya Jama's ex Ruben Dias storms out of interview

Newcastle closing in on signing of Ajax's Steur