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Crystal Palace have appointed Lens manager Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract. The 47-year-old Frenchman replaces Oliver Glasner, who left the Eagles at the end of the 2025-26 season after two and a half years in charge.Sage joined Lens 12 months ago and became Ligue 1’s manager of the year, leading Lens to a second-placed finish and the first Coupe de France triumph in the club’s 120-year history.He previously spent 14 months as head coach of Lyon, initially on an interim basis, and guided them to Europa League qualification in 2024-25.Palace had been interested in former…
Iraq and Norway will meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Tuesday evening, as both nations begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group I. Iraq returns to the World Cup stage for the first time in 40 years, and they wish to produce one of the early shocks of the tournament, while Norway arrives with Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and serious expectations after a dominant qualifying campaign. Verdict: Norway to win and over 2.5 goalsBest odds: 21/20Bookmaker: 1xBet Iraq Iraq entered the tournament after a big accomplishment in the qualifiers. This is their first World Cup appearance since 1986,…
After watching Topuria lose at UFC Freedom 250, Crawford mocked the earlier callout. “This the guy that said he would knock me out and whoop me and Shakur at the same time?” Crawford wrote on X, followed by laughing emojis. McGregor quickly came to Topuria’s defense and questioned Crawford’s willingness to step into the Octagon. “What the f**k are you saying? You can wrestle, yet you are afraid of an MMA fight. That to me is pitiful. “The kid was beaten in an MMA fight, of which you don’t have the courage for. “What the f**k was with all these…
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French sports journalist who is in prison in Algeria.Christophe Gleizes was sentenced in 2025 for seven years for supporting terrorism.French journalists’ unions have called on Algeria to release Gleizes, who specialises in African football for the Paris-based So Foot magazine.On Monday, journalists held up scarves saying ‘Free Gleizes’ before France boss Didier Deschamps’ news conference at the New Jersey New York Stadium to preview Tuesday’s game with Senegal (20:00 BST).Gleizes’ mother Sylvie has travelled to the…
Switzerland and Bosnia & Herzegovina meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on June 18, 2026, with both sides carrying one point from their Group B openers. The result has direct consequences for the knockout-round picture in a group that also includes Canada and Qatar, making this a near must-win fixture for whichever side falls behind early in the standings. Switzerland opened with a 1-1 draw against Qatar, Breel Embolo converting a penalty before a late own goal cost them all three points. Bosnia & Herzegovina matched that result against co-hosts Canada, with Jovo Lukić’s goal earning a share of the…
William Hill News provide their best World Cup 2026 bets and predictions ahead of the Group G fixture involving Iran and New Zealand in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Iran and New Zealand meet in their first ever World Cup clash on Monday night in Los Angeles, and it feels like the kind of opener that can quietly shape a group. Belgium and Egypt are the headline football betting names in Group G, but both sides know three points here would give the whole campaign a much cleaner look. Iran vs New Zealand Best Bets: Both teams to score…
Roy Jones Jr has no doubt who would have come out on top in a fantasy match-up between Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Leonard. Boxing legends Mayweather and Leonard both have the honour of being five-weight world champions, but it is perhaps their respective times at welterweight where they were each at the peak of their powers. Mayweather defeated the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez in the 147lb division, while Leonard became undisputed welterweight champion after wins over fellow ‘Four Kings’ icons Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns. It has often led fans to debate how…
The exit of Cucurella from Chelsea is a curious one.Only last season, the Spain international agreed improved financial terms without extending his contract, a deal that was never formally announced by the club.After winning the European Championship with Spain, along with the Conference League and Club World Cup at Chelsea, Cucurella appeared to be an integral part of the side under former manager Enzo Maresca.However, his form dipped under Maresca’s mid-season replacement, Liam Rosenior, and – amid a run of poor results – Cucurella criticised the managerial uncertainty and the running of the club more broadly.Unlike Fernandez, who made similar…
Cesar Peixoto gives his first interview on becoming the new head coach of Wolves, coming in to replace the sacked Rob Edwards. Peixoto guided Gil Vicente to a 6th-place finish in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football, for the 2025/26 season. He is arrived at Wolves’ training ground last week to finalise his move to take over from Edwards, who reportedly found out of his departure after members of his family saw rumours of Peixoto’s appointment on social media and Edwards called the club to ask about the rumours. More on that HERE. We have appointed Cesar…
The social media exchanges between the fighters offered a glimpse into the competing interests at play. Haney had verbally agreed to drop down to 144 pounds to accommodate Shakur, while Keyshawn continued pursuing a title fight with the WBO champion. Responding to Keyshawn on X, Shakur wrote: “Only gone move off ya blessing brotha.. If not go cook that nigga!!” Haney later posted: “144 wasn’t enough… still don’t wanna fight.” Taken together, the comments raised questions about whether Haney’s willingness to compromise on weight was enough to overcome the complications created by Keyshawn’s mandatory position and Shakur’s reluctance to move…