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Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino calls USMNT complacency a ‘big punch’ upon arrival

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino admits he misjudged the severe lack of motivation within the squad upon his arrival in 2024. The former Chelsea boss has since transformed the team's culture, guiding them to the top of their 2026 World Cup group.

Anthony Gordon playing in a football match
Soccer

Barcelona sign Anthony Gordon in £69m deal featuring lucrative add-on clauses

Newcastle United are set to benefit from lucrative add-on clauses following Anthony Gordon's £69.3m transfer to Barcelona.

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Finance & Earnings

Curaçao Sets 2027 Deadline for Crypto Gambling Compliance

The Curaçao Gaming Authority has issued detailed crypto rules for B2C licensees, requiring blockchain analytics, wallet segregation, and full compliance by June 2027.

Dan Evans looking exhausted on court during a hot day at the Wimbledon qualifying tournament
Tennis

Wimbledon qualifying suspended as heat disrupts electronic line calling

Wimbledon qualifying matches were temporarily paused after intense heat caused electronic line-calling systems to fail across the grounds.

Oleksandr Usyk holding his heavyweight boxing world championship belts in the ring
Other

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk considers immediate boxing retirement

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk could retire from boxing by the end of the week if a commercial agreement for his mandatory title defence cannot be reached.

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto looking focused during a Premier League football match
Soccer

Chelsea demand £75m for Malo Gusto as defender explores transfer options

Chelsea have placed a £75m price tag on Malo Gusto as the right-back explores a summer exit from Stamford Bridge following the impending arrival of Marco Palestra.

Julian Alvarez playing for Atletico Madrid
Soccer

Arsenal monitor Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid striker requests transfer

Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez's situation after the Atletico Madrid striker publicly requested a transfer away from the Spanish club.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating a goal for Portugal at the World Cup
Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics as World Cup knockout stages loom

Cristiano Ronaldo has secured a crucial brace for Portugal against Uzbekistan as the 48-team World Cup group stages enter their decisive final round.