Official: Real Madrid Sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan
epa13065357 Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Tunisia against Netherlands, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 25 June 2026. EPA/AMY KONTRAS

Official: Real Madrid Sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan

Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan in a deal worth around £17.3m.

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Kane: England Must Keep Grinding Out Results
epa13078550 Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring the 2-1 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match England against Democratic Republic of Congo, in Atlanta, USA, 01 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Kane: England Must Keep Grinding Out Results

England captain Harry Kane admitted there is still room for improvement but stressed that results are all that matter at this stage of the World Cup.

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De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort
Springbok Women during the Springbok Women Training session at St Johns College in Johannesburg on 30 June 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

De Bruin Pleased With Win, But Not Second Half Effort

Swys de Bruin rated the Springbok Women’s first half performance against the USA Eagles Women at Ellis Park as the best 40 minutes of rugby since he was appointed as head coach, but admitted that their second half effort fell short of the same standard in a match they won 34-21.

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Ancelotti: There’s No Such Thing As An Anti-Haaland Plan
epa13076289 Erling Haaland of Norway smiles after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Ivory Coast against Norway, in Dallas, USA, 30 June 2026. Norway won 2-1. EPA/ALBERT PENA

Ancelotti: There’s No Such Thing As An Anti-Haaland Plan

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes there is no such thing as an "anti-Haaland plan" ahead of their clash against Norway in their World Cup Last 16 encounter.

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Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory
Malcolm Marx of South Africa celebrates scoring a try with teammates during 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that the memories of a former defeat at Ellis Park helped power his side to a seven-try to three, 45-21 victory over England in an inaugural Nations Championship match at the same venue on Saturday.

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Mbappé Hails France’s Grit After Hard-Fought Victory
epa13087632 Juan Jose Caceres of Paraguay (L) in action against Kylian Mbappe of France (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Mbappé Hails France’s Grit After Hard-Fought Victory

France captain Kylian Mbappe says they showed they are equally capable of winning the tough, gritty contests as they are of producing moments of attacking brilliance.

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Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Captains Run at Ellis Park the 03 July 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday, and suggested it would be a proper grind of a game.

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Doué:  I’ll Be Ready And I’ll Deliver
epa13076597 Desire Doue of France in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match France against Sweden, in New Jersey, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Doué: I’ll Be Ready And I’ll Deliver

France forward Désiré Doué has described representing his country at the World Cup as a dream come true, admitting he is relishing every moment of his debut tournament.

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Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit
Tashreeq Morris of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Asekho Tiwani of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 1 March 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit

Kaizer Chiefs have officially parted ways with striker Tashreeq Morris.

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