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• World Cup star handed Canada visa reprieve as U-turn made after arrest

  18-06-2026 23:58 via express.co.uk
  Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was arrested on suspicion of spot-fixing just two weeks before the World Cup started, and was initially denied entry into Canada.
  
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• Scotland skipper Andy Robertson excited to go head-to-head with Morocco star he regards as the 'best right-back on the planet'

  18-06-2026 23:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Robertson is bracing himself for the challenge of facing the man he rates as the best right-back on the planet when he resumes his rivalry with Achraf Hakimi in Boston.
  
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• Ex-Mamdani aide running for Congress who called white women 'ugly colonizers' in trouble with FIFA for World Cup tickets scheme

  18-06-2026 23:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Darializa Avila Chevalier, who worked on New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign, announced a ticket raffle for the soccer tournament in exchange for help on her campaign for congress.
  
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• ITV forced to abandon luxury outdoor New York studio after host Laura Woods and pundits battered by strong winds

  18-06-2026 23:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Much has been made of the channel's fancy set-up in the United States for the World Cup, with Woods, Gary Neville and Ian Wright among the team working in North America for the tournament.
  
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• Sivo scores hat-trick as Leeds flatten Warrington

  18-06-2026 23:40 via bbc.com
  
  Maika Sivo scores his fifth hat-trick of the Super League season as Leeds Rhinos win the top-of-the-table match against Warrington in emphatic fashion.
  
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• Obscene moment female Knicks fan has her PANTS ripped off in catfight as trophy parade descends into madness

  18-06-2026 23:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Manhattan came to a standstill on Thursday as the Knicks paraded their NBA Championship trophy to millions of fans in the city but there were times when things turned tense.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel's row with FIFA escalates despite protocol change: England boss unlikely to accept compromise after complaining his experience had been 'ruined' by photographers

  18-06-2026 23:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The England boss complained about being blocked by photographers ahead of last night's 4-2 victory over Croatia, which prevented him from being able to watch his players sing the national anthem.
  
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• Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for Diomande

  18-06-2026 23:31 via bbc.com
  
  Liverpool sign Spain winger Victor Munoz - and tell RB Leipzig that they will pay a package worth about 100m euros (£86m) for Yan Diomande.
  
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• Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies

  18-06-2026 23:28 via bbc.com
  
  Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.
  
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• Canada vs Qatar - World Cup Group B LIVE: Co-hosts seek first win in Vancouver as Jesse Marsch makes two changes to starting lineup

  18-06-2026 23:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for all the latest updates and team news as Canada take on Qatar in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with both teams looking to register their first win in Vancouver.
  
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• Windies take three wickets in an over as Scotland are defeated

  18-06-2026 23:24 via bbc.com
  
  Watch as Aaliyah Alleyne takes three wickets in the 18th over to help West Indies edge past Scotland at the Women's T20 World Cup in Headingley.
  
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• McIlroy makes solid US Open start before conditions alter dynamic

  18-06-2026 23:13 via bbc.com
  
  Shinnecock Hills served up a tale of changing conditions that altered the dynamic on the opening day of the fog-delayed US Open.
  
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• Switzerland's Manzambi scores superb double against Bosnia

  18-06-2026 23:10 via bbc.com
  
  20-year-old Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beat Bosnia in their 2026 World Cup match in Los Angeles.
  
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• Liverpool set to return with improved bid for Yan Diomande after £86m offer REJECTED in battle with PSG for Leipzig star, 19, as Reds change transfer strategy

  18-06-2026 23:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Liverpool have had an £86million bid for Yan Diomande rejected after a frantic day in which they made Osasuna winger Victor Munoz the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era.
  
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• Shocking moment Knicks star is manhandled by NYPD after being mistaken for a fan during parade celebrations

  18-06-2026 22:55 via dailymail.com
  
  A New York Knicks star suffered an awkward moment when he had a run-in with the NYPD during the team's championship parade through Manhattan on Thursday.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel wins World Cup battle as FIFA confirm decision after England opener

  18-06-2026 22:11 via express.co.uk
  Thomas Tuchel was left fuming after he was unable to see his England players sing the national anthem before the Three Lions' World Cup opener against Croatia
  
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• Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games

  18-06-2026 22:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the second round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Usyk-Verhoeven ref had seen enough to end fight before bell

  18-06-2026 21:58 via bbc.com
  
  The referee at the centre of the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven tells a boxing commission he had seen enough to stop the bout in the 11th round before the bell sounded.
  
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• Ben Stokes in line to return and CAPTAIN England in third Test - after fears he may have retired from cricket altogether following Chelsea nightclub incident

  18-06-2026 21:56 via dailymail.com
  
  It is anticipated that the regulator will recommend a one-match ban - applied retrospectively - meaning that both Stokes and Atkinson would come into the reckoning for the series finale.
  
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• Fraser shines as Scotland make strong start against West Indies

  18-06-2026 21:46 via bbc.com
  
  Katherine Fraser gets off to a positive start for Scotland in the first innings of the women's T20 World Cup against West Indies.
  
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• England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test

  18-06-2026 21:38 via bbc.com
  
  England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval.
  
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• Bruno Fernandes sent clear message by Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister after Portugal stalemate

  18-06-2026 21:38 via express.co.uk
  Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro has made her feelings clear on Bruno Fernandes after Portugal's disappointing World Cup draw with DR Congo.
  
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• Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ

  18-06-2026 21:33 via bbc.com
  
  Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Tottenham confirm £52m signing of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke - as Netherlands defender reunites with Roberto De Zerbi

  18-06-2026 21:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Daily Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that Spurs had agreed a deal for the defender after seeing two previous offers rejected.
  
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• Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'

  18-06-2026 21:20 via bbc.com
  
  Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday.
  
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• Liverpool's stance on Yan Diomande revealed, RB Leipzig eye Everton's Thierno Barry... and Real Madrid prepare their move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez: WINDOW WATCH

  18-06-2026 21:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
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• Spurs complete £52m Van Hecke signing from Brighton

  18-06-2026 21:09 via bbc.com
  
  Brighton's Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke joins Premier League rivals Tottenham for £52m.
  
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• Yan Diomande to Liverpool one step closer as Reds 'plot £86m transfer bid'

  18-06-2026 20:56 via express.co.uk
  Liverpool are prepared to meet RB Leipzig's €100million asking price for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande.
  
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• Knicks fan is slashed in the neck with glass bottle as NBA title parade turns ugly

  18-06-2026 20:56 via dailymail.com
  
  According to police, the 20-year-old male was attacked near 1 Centre St at around 11:50am. The Knicks' parade set off from Battery Park just after 10:30am.
  
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• Mokoena's late penalty earns South Africa draw against Czech Republic

  18-06-2026 20:49 via bbc.com
  
  Teboho Mokoena scores an 83rd-minute penalty to earn South Africa a draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup.
  
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• Aidan O'Brien brings up a sumptuous Royal Ascot century as Scandinavia battles to win vintage Gold Cup running

  18-06-2026 20:42 via dailymail.com
  
  SAM TURNER AT ROYAL ASCOT: It was the irrepressible O'Brien's 10th success in the week's blue riband event in 30 years of life at Ballydoyle.
  
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• England struggle with the bat as New Zealand take control of the second Test - and Ben Stokes' appearance for Durham could lead to the ECB's worst nightmare, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

  18-06-2026 20:40 via dailymail.com
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: Joe Root's dismissal for 46 in the final session of the second day, quickly followed by the removal of Harry Brook, left England with serious work to do.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel speaks out on Jordan Pickford England row missed by ITV cameras

  18-06-2026 20:37 via express.co.uk
  England boss Thomas Tuchel had a feisty exchange with Jordan Pickford during England's win over Croatia.
  
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• Olympic medallist Simpson recovering after collapse

  18-06-2026 20:28 via bbc.com
  
  Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making 'encouraging improvement' in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  
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• Liverpool confirm £34.5m signing of Osasuna star Victor Munoz - with versatile Spain winger joining after Reds hijacked Newcastle's move

  18-06-2026 20:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The forward, who is currently on World Cup duty with Spain, completed a medical at the country's base in Tennessee in the USA and has put pen to paper on a long-term contract.
  
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• Alicia Keys stuns Knicks fans with surprise performance of iconic Empire State of Mind at NBA championship ceremony

  18-06-2026 20:20 via dailymail.com
  
  After New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani awarded the Knicks the keys to the city, Keys took center stage to perform outside City Hall.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel and England secure another World Cup victory as FIFA change protocol for national anthems - after Three Lions boss complained his view was blocked by photographers

  18-06-2026 20:19 via dailymail.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has secured a victory off the pitch at the World Cup after he complained about being blocked by photographers ahead of last night's 4-2 victory over Croatia.
  
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• Lionel Messi breaks his silence on father Jorge's health problems after radio host falsely claimed he had DIED

  18-06-2026 20:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Jorge, 68, is undergoing a 'health situation' that left his son in tears on the field during Argentina's opening World Cup game in Kansas City on Tuesday night.
  
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• England boss Thomas Tuchel promises his side will play football to excite supporters in the pub during the World Cup - but admits he faces big Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka decision

  18-06-2026 20:03 via dailymail.com
  
  CRAIG HOPE: Thomas Tuchel says England must play football that supporters in pubs can fall in love with, as he vowed to keep on attacking atthe World Cup.
  
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• World Cup supercomputer reveals England's new path to the final - with Thomas Tuchel's team now second favourites to win the whole thing after escaping the early upsets

  18-06-2026 19:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Opta's World Cup supercomputer has named England as the second favourites to lift the trophy on July 19 after the Three Lions' barnstorming 4-2 victory against Croatia on Wednesday. 
  
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• Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers

  18-06-2026 19:44 via bbc.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.
  
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• World Cup's 'sexiest fan' sends fans wild with barely-there outfit to watch her country's first game in Dallas

  18-06-2026 19:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Model and influencer Ivana Knoll has become well-known over the past few years for her presence at Croatia's games, and she was once again front and center as they took on England in Dallas.
  
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• Olympic champion Armand Duplantis marries model partner Desire Inglander in lavish Cote d'Azur wedding - after star was left fuming by guest leaking details of his nuptials

  18-06-2026 19:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Duplantis, 26, is a two-time Olympic champion and by far and away the best pole vaulter in the game, having broken the world record 15 times - the last coming in March this year.
  
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• Lionel Messi's family issue update on dad Jorge's health after star's World Cup tears

  18-06-2026 19:19 via express.co.uk
  Lionel Messi was in tears after scoring in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria as his dad battles health problems.
  
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• Olympic champion Armand Duplantis marries model partner Desire Inglander in lavish Cote d'Azure wedding - after star was left fuming by guest leaking details of his nuptials

  18-06-2026 19:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Duplantis, 26, is a two-time Olympic champion and by far and away the best pole vaulter in the game, having broken the world record 15 times - the last coming in March this year.
  
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• Milestone, then misery - Gay reaches 50 and then gives wicket away

  18-06-2026 19:14 via bbc.com
  
  England opener Emilio Gay makes a patient 53 in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, but after reaching the milestone, he's then caught in bizarre circumstances in the very next ball as England fall 142-3 in their first innings.
  
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• Zigart breaks jaw in high-speed Tour de Suisse crash

  18-06-2026 19:13 via bbc.com
  
  Slovenian rider Urska Zigart suffers a fractured jaw following a heavy crash in the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno on Thursday.
  
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• In 72 years of World Cup history, Scotland have known only failure and glorious failure... but could the dreams of a nation finally be about to come true against Morocco in Boston?

  18-06-2026 19:06 via dailymail.com
  
  For 72 years, blind faith and optimism have been the faithful travelling companions of the Tartan Army footsoldier at the outset of a World Cup.
  
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• New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo

  18-06-2026 19:04 via bbc.com
  
  New Zealand make history as Tyler and Jenny Bindon become the first mother-son duo to play at the World Cup.
  
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• Knicks heroes are joined by WAGs, Timothee Chalamet and Zohran Mamdani on first ever NBA title parade as millions of fans shut down New York

  18-06-2026 18:52 via dailymail.com
  
  After hours of utter chaos on Broadway, the players finally boarded their open-top buses to greet a fervent crowd of New Yorkers, after hospitalizations and arrests marred the buildup.
  
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