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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup Round of 16 game between Argentina and Egypt. Our Prediction: Argentina To Win To Nil (EVS), Argentina 2-0 Egypt (11/2) The Atlanta Stadium will be full once again on Tuesday, as reigning champions Argentina welcome Egypt in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, with a place in the quarter‑finals up for grabs. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixture: Argentina v Egypt – Tuesday, 5pm View all available markets at William Hill Reigning world champions Argentina needed extra…

Moses Itauma has been advised against taking a world title shot, or rather one that involves a formidable opponent. The 21-year-old already has a fight lined up against Filip Hrgovic, but could soon become one of the youngest heavyweight champions in history. This achievement would put him in the same breath as Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson, but first Itauma must come through his assignment on August 29. Taking on the most significant challenge of his career, the unbeaten prodigy will face Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena in his third Queensberry main event. With Oleksandr Usyk having vacated…

Nottingham Forest have appointed former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their fifth head coach in less than a year.The Austrian arrives at the City Ground as a replacement for Vitor Pereira, who was sacked on Tuesday.Forest triggered a clause in Pereira’s contract, informing him of their decision two minutes before it was due to expire in June.Contact with 51-year-old Glasner, who left Palace at the end of last season, was initiated earlier this summer.Nuno Espirito Santo began last season as Forest boss, while Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Pereira have had a spell in charge since September.Glasner led Palace…

Oliver Glasner speaks for the first time on becoming Nottingham Forest’s new head coach Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the Club’s new Head Coach. One of Europe’s most respected and progressive coaches, Glasner joins Forest with an outstanding reputation for developing players, building ambitious attacking teams and… pic.twitter.com/sh7sY2lHWG — Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 6, 2026 A statement on the club’s website read: “Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the Club’s new Head Coach. “One of Europe’s most respected and progressive coaches, Glasner joins Forest with an outstanding…

Ali entered the bout unbeaten at 26-0 with 21 knockouts and was making the seventh defense of the heavyweight championship he had won from Sonny Liston in 1964. At just 24 years old, he had already defeated Liston twice, Floyd Patterson twice, Henry Cooper and European champion Karl Mildenberger. His confidence and unique “stick-and-move” style had made him a 5-to-1 favorite. Williams, meanwhile, brought a formidable record of 69-5-1 with 55 knockouts. Long considered one of boxing’s most dangerous punchers, the 33-year-old had overcome extraordinary adversity simply to receive his first world title opportunity. Two years earlier, he had been…

England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process at the World Cup after Fifa’s shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.United States striker Balogun, who was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, should have been banned for the last-16 tie against Belgium (Tuesday 01:00 BST).But Fifa opted not to enforce an immediate suspension, meaning the co-hosts’ leading goalscorer will be available to play.With Jarell Quansah’s sent off in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, Tuchel was asked if he would be petitioning Fifa to get the ban cancelled before Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway. “Where does this start and…

Morning. I suspect there’ll be a few tired readers this morning who still have to go about their Monday duties despite staying up late to watch England last night. I was not one of those, choosing to get some sleep and catch up on things when I woke up, and the World Cup continues for Thomas Tuchel’s side and the Arsenal lads involved after a 3-2 win at the Azteca. Bukayo Saka started the game and provided an assist for Jude Bellingham to open the scoring, and the Real Madrid man put England 2-0 up with another goal straight from…

Tour de France fans have been urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.Monday’s mountain stage will begin in Granollers, Spain, and conclude within 60 kilometres (37.3 miles) of some of the worst of the fires across the border in Les Angles.While the 195.9km route is not expected to change, Tour organisers have asked fans and unessential personnel to stay away from the final 40km.”An exceptional fire calls for exceptional measures for the Tour,” said race director Christian Prudhomme.”We invite the public not to come to the edge of the…

Over the British grass-court swing, there has been another unusual health issue.Fery started suffering nosebleeds at Queen’s last month and they have continued during his matches at Wimbledon.Fery says he does not know the cause of the problem but plans to “figure it out” after the tournament.Nosebleeds are generally caused by several factors – which include increased blood pressure, irritation from allergies like hayfever, or dehydration.Ward suggested it might be down to the “heightened senses” Fery is feeling in what has been the most successful run of his professional career.Jonathan Joseph, an experienced consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon, says…

India’s N. Shree Charani finished as the highest wicket-taker in this edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with 14 wickets in five games.In what was a disappointing group stage exit for the reigning ODI World champion side, Charani was a stable presence with her left-arm spin. Her standout game was a four-wicket haul against Netherlands where she gave away just 19 runs. SHREE CHARANI – PERFORMANCES IN ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 vs Pakistan: 3/21 vs Netherlands: 4/19 vs South Africa: 3/24 vs Bangladesh: 2/21 vs Australia: 2/32 Charani pipped the likes of eventual champion Australia’s Sophie…