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• Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

  09-06-2026 07:57 via bbc.com
  
  Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios is back to his old tricks, tearing shreds off an umpire in Stuttgart loss to Japanese qualifier

  12-06-2026 05:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The tennis star has been involved in yet another on-court altercation with a chair umpire
  
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• World Cup WAGs RANKING: DailyMail+ Power List guaranteed to infuriate Ronaldo... the highest placed American... and truth about very big-name breakup

  12-06-2026 04:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Here come the girls. The wives and girlfriends, otherwise known as WAGs, of some of the biggest sporting stars around the globe are arriving to the World Cup.
  
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• World Cup fans fume as Fox commits cardinal sin - and breaks FIFA's rules - in first game of tournament: 'Embarrassing'

  12-06-2026 04:23 via dailymail.com
  
  The US broadcasters sparked fury by showing commercials during both of the mid-half hydration breaks, with commentator Ian Darke introducing them as being 'powered by Powerade.'
  
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• Celebrity Knicks fan John McEnroe reveals which fellow A-lister tried to LEAVE at halftime before biggest comeback of all-time in NBA Finals

  12-06-2026 04:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The Knicks defied all odds at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night after recovering from a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs and move to within one win of the NBA Championship.
  
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• World Cup WAGs RANKING: DailyMail+ Power List guaranteed to infuriate Ronaldo... the highest placed America... and truth about very big-name breakup

  12-06-2026 04:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Here come the girls. The wives and girlfriends, otherwise known as WAGs, of some of the biggest sporting stars around the globe are arriving to the World Cup.
  
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• World's oldest LGBTQIA+ football club criticised for fielding transgender athletes reveals homophobic and transphobic abuse that has followed World Cup boom

  12-06-2026 03:53 via dailymail.com
  
  An inclusive Australian football club that has come under fire for fielding transgender players in women's competitions has revealed the abuse players have copped since the last Women's World Cup
  
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• Aussie football fans share mixed reactions to FIFA World Cup opener as Shakira takes centre stage

  12-06-2026 03:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Shakira's return to the FIFA World Cup stage has sparked a fierce debate among football fans after the Colombian superstar headlined the opening ceremony in Mexico City
  
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• Man City target Elliot Anderson has raced ahead of Morgan Gibbs-White, come back to haunt Eddie Howe, and earned a surprise message from Thomas Tuchel... and here's how he is set to bring in a £100million profit for Nottingham Forest

  12-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Football managers are rarely candid when speaking publicly about the transfer market but at Nottingham Forest in May, Eddie Howe let the mask slip.
  
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• Wantaway Chiefs star gets his wish as Chiefs trade him away to NFL rivals

  12-06-2026 02:57 via dailymail.com
  
  After publicly declaring his desire to leave the Kansas City Chiefs, the franchise granted offensive tackle Wanya Morris his wish.
  
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• USA coach Mauricio Pochettino urges fans to recreate Knicks-mania across America in passionate call to arms on eve of World Cup opener

  12-06-2026 02:11 via dailymail.com
  
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: On the eve of the USMNT's opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles , the head coach was asked how his players can inspire the same hype.
  
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• World Cup fans fume as Fox breaks cardinal sin - and FIFA's rules - in first game of tournament: 'Embarrassing'

  12-06-2026 02:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The US broadcasters sparked fury by showing commercials during both of the mid-half hydration breaks, with commentator Ian Darke introducing them as being 'powered by Powerade.'
  
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• Angry Kieran Trippier considers CANCELLING his Wolves contract with defender feeling 'betrayed' by Rob Edwards' sacking - while dismayed stars have contacted axed boss following his shocking exit

  12-06-2026 01:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The 35-year-old is angry and feels betrayed by Wolves. Edwards being in charge was key to his decision to join the club last week. Trippier cut short a holiday in Turkey to have a medical and sign.
  
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• Fireworks, Shakira... and riot police: World Cup kicks off in spectacular - and chaotic - style

  12-06-2026 01:10 via dailymail.com
  
  With fire and song, the greatest show on earth kicked off in spectacular style last night.
  
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• Golf star Phil Mickelson 'investigated by cops over alleged incident with female employee at course' as scandal takes fresh twist

  12-06-2026 01:08 via dailymail.com
  
  A bombshell report published on Thursday claimed the American golf great was removed as a member of The Farms Golf Club amid allegations of inappropriate physical contact.
  
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• World Cup reporter goes viral for walking out in the middle of live TV broadcast to ask Shakira for a photo

  12-06-2026 00:58 via dailymail.com
  
  An Argentine journalist abandoned his post in front of a microphone in order to seize his chance to get a picture with Colombian pop icon Shakira at the opening match of the World Cup.
  
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• West Ham ponder bid for Leyton Orient striker as they plot Premier League return... but face competition from Germany

  12-06-2026 00:57 via dailymail.com
  
  The 21-year-old scored 23 goals in League One last season for Orient and is also attracting interest from Championship sides Swansea City and Bristol City.
  
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• Mexico vs South Africa RECAP: World Cup opener descends into chaos as THREE red cards are brandished - with co-hosts on verge of clinching victory

  12-06-2026 00:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony. 
  
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• REVEALED: Growing support for Keith Wood to come in as Munster Rugby CEO plus SPECIAL REPORT on continued chaos at the province as independent review kicks in

  12-06-2026 00:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The 54-year-old, regarded as one of the finest hookers to have played the game, is seen as a figure for the province to rally around.
  
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• Jai Arrow breaks down in tears as his team pays him an emotional tribute at their first home game after his shock MND diagnosis

  12-06-2026 00:42 via dailymail.com
  
  South Sydney continued their tributes to Jai Arrow ahead of their first home game since Jai Arrow's heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis.
  
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• From Ibiza to the World Cup! Tottenham star cuts short holiday after receiving late call-up from world champions Argentina

  12-06-2026 00:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Senesi, whose free transfer from Bournemouth to Tottenham was confirmed this week, had been waiting to hear whether he would join the reigning world champions' 26-man squad.
  
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• Why did violent protests erupt outside World Cup stadium? Staggering crisis explained in Mexico City

  12-06-2026 00:39 via dailymail.com
  
  The opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was marred by violent protests on Thursday afternoon as riot police clashed with demonstrators outside the Mexico City Stadium.
  
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• World Cup fever erupts in Mexico: Co-hosts win chaotic opening game against South Africa with THREE red cards - while Raul Jimenez etches his name in Azteca's rich history with emotional goal

  11-06-2026 23:59 via dailymail.com
  
  For all the strife, greed, grift and grandstanding that has pockmarked the build-up to this tournament, the 2026 World Cup began with a blessing in the Azteca Stadium.
  
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• Wataru Endo withdraws from World Cup - and announces international retirement - just HOURS before tournament begins

  11-06-2026 23:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The Liverpool midfielder, 33, suffered an ankle injury during a Premier League match against Sunderland in February which required surgery, and only returned to the bench for the last game of the season.
  
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• Kenny McLean reveals how Scotland have been lifted by unexpected supporter in Boston... as Billy Gilmour jets in to roar team on against Haiti

  11-06-2026 23:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Billy Gilmour last night jetted into Boston to lend his support as Scotland prepare to return to the game's biggest stage after 28 years.
  
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• JEFF POWELL: This was the loudest atmosphere I've ever heard at a World Cup - and I've covered THIRTEEN of them… England will be up against it if they end up here

  11-06-2026 23:25 via dailymail.com
  
  JEFF POWELL: If the anti-government protests raging across this city were meant to capture the eye of the entire world by keeping the vast Estadio Azteca empty, then it failed spectacularly.
  
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• Grieving Samantha Busch thanks local police officers for supporting her family after death of NASCAR great and husband Kyle

  11-06-2026 23:25 via dailymail.com
  
  In her time of grief following the loss of her husband and NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, Samantha Busch is taking the time to thank the first responders who helped her family.
  
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• Mexico vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup opener descends into chaos as THREE red cards are brandished - with co-hosts on verge of clinching victory

  11-06-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Mexico vs South Africa kicks off the 2026 World Cup following the opening ceremony. 
  
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• Raul Jimenez breaks down in tears after veteran Mexico star, 35, completed remarkable turnaround from life-threatening head injury to score at the World Cup

  11-06-2026 23:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The 35-year-old, who was wearing a special protective headband during the World Cup's opening match between Mexico and South Africa, was overcome with emotion in the second half,
  
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• White House UFC event takes a bizarre twist as death-defying stunt is announced for South Lawn show

  11-06-2026 23:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The historic event, named UFC Freedom 250 and scheduled for June 14 to coincide with Trump's 80th birthday, has added a bizarre death-defying stunt to the schedule.
  
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