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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink found dead at 38 after World Cup removal over dropped sexual assault case

The body of Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink was discovered at his home in Borculo, weeks after FIFA excluded him from the 2026 World Cup VAR panel following a police investigation in London that was later dropped.

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Football·14m ago

Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a $750 stuffed raccoon, greeted by 90,000 fans in Oslo

The Norway striker stepped off the team plane in Oslo on Monday clutching a taxidermy raccoon purchased in Dallas, drawing a crowd of nearly 90,000 after his seven-goal World Cup debut.

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Football·6h ago

Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia head coach after 14 years, replacing Zlatko Dalic following World Cup exit

The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) confirmed the appointment on Monday, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after a last-32 defeat to Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.

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Football·7h ago

Minute of silence before France v Spain World Cup semi-final to mark 10th anniversary of Nice attack

President Macron announced that a minute of silence will be observed before Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, honoring the 86 victims of the 2016 Nice truck attack on its 10th anniversary.

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Football·2h ago

France and Spain meet in Dallas semi-final with Yamal and Mbappé at the heart of a clash rich in history

The two European giants face off at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday with a World Cup final place at stake, as Lamine Yamal, now 19, seeks a repeat of his Euro 2024 goal against a revitalised French team.

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Tennis·5h ago

Poland's Magda Linette falls in first round at WTA Athens, upset by world No. 202 Mai Hontama

Poland's Magda Linette, seeded eighth and ranked 51st, was eliminated from the WTA 250 event in Athens by Japan's Mai Hontama (No. 202) in straight sets on Monday.

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Football·11h ago

Manchester United close in on Youri Tielemans signing as Ederson move stalls and Andrey Santos deal confirmed

A £35m release clause has opened the door for the 29-year-old Belgian captain to switch from Aston Villa to Old Trafford, with the deal for Atalanta's Ederson on hold after a late World Cup call-up.

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Football·4h ago

HSV signs French playmaker Martin Adeline from ESTAC Troyes on long-term deal

The 22-year-old French youth international arrives from Ligue 1 side ESTAC Troyes for a reported fee of 4–6 million euros, bolstering a Hamburg squad that lost several key creators this summer.

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Football·from Jul 11·upd. 5m ago

Spain and France trade pressure in Dallas: Deschamps calls La Roja favorites, De la Fuente eyes historic World Cup final

Luis de la Fuente and Didier Deschamps faced the press in Dallas ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal, with the France coach deflecting pressure onto a Spanish side that has conceded just once all tournament.

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Tennis·yesterday

Jannik Sinner subdues Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Wimbledon final to retain crown

Zverev won the first set but could not break Sinner's serve all match; the Italian won his fifth Grand Slam and tenth straight meeting against the German.

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Football·from Jul 11·upd. 2d ago

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25, police open investigation

The body of Jayden Adams, 25, was found at a residence in Cape Town on Saturday. He had just returned from the 2026 World Cup, where he helped Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stage for the first time.

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Individual·from Jul 11·upd. yesterday

McGregor suffers right knee injury after 69 seconds in UFC return, Holloway wins by TKO; Irishman calls experience 'hell'

A flying kick gone wrong ended Conor McGregor’s first fight in over five years after just 69 seconds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as his right knee buckled and forced a TKO loss to Max Holloway.

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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink found dead at 38 after World Cup removal over dropped sexual assault case

Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a $750 stuffed raccoon, greeted by 90,000 fans in Oslo

Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia head coach after 14 years, replacing Zlatko Dalic following World Cup exit

Minute of silence before France v Spain World Cup semi-final to mark 10th anniversary of Nice attack

France and Spain meet in Dallas semi-final with Yamal and Mbappé at the heart of a clash rich in history

Poland's Magda Linette falls in first round at WTA Athens, upset by world No. 202 Mai Hontama

Manchester United close in on Youri Tielemans signing as Ederson move stalls and Andrey Santos deal confirmed

HSV signs French playmaker Martin Adeline from ESTAC Troyes on long-term deal

Spain and France trade pressure in Dallas: Deschamps calls La Roja favorites, De la Fuente eyes historic World Cup final

Jannik Sinner subdues Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Wimbledon final to retain crown

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25, police open investigation

McGregor suffers right knee injury after 69 seconds in UFC return, Holloway wins by TKO; Irishman calls experience 'hell'

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