Kobbie Mainoo agrees new Manchester United deal
Manchester United have agreed a contract extension with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, the Press Association understands.
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
BUENOS AIRES: Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country’s status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament. But Argentines argue they are just passionate and misunderstood. “I think we deserve some credit for not being very well-liked, because of this tendency to be arrogant and look down on most people from a pedestal,” said Leo Simone, 55, a lawyer, from his home north of Buenos Aires. “They confuse arrogance with pride,” his wife chimed in, preferring not to give her name. While star Lionel Messi is beloved around the world, anti-Argentina sentiment grew as critics argued they were FIFA’s darling and received favorable referee calls such as penalties and cards shown to opponents. Then came the final, replete with fouls, brawls on the pitch, and the Argentine squad turning their backs when Spain received the World Cup trophy. The New York Times called it a “tetchy, petulant and distasteful performance.” Former Germany player Thomas Hitzlsperger wrote on X that the team were “disgusting sportsmen” and British television personality Piers Morgan said “they basically just went around whacking as many Spanish players as they could.” Near Ezeiza Airport, where thousands of fans welcomed the players returning to Buenos Aires on Monday night, Maximiliano Heredia, a 35-year-old construction worker, said: “We’ve always been criticized, we’re used to it. But we always give it our all.” ‘We love it’ Many Argentines online wore the criticism as a badge of honor. “There’s something about Argentine irreverence that they can’t tolerate.
New Zealand's Fox makes big early move in round three of Open
SOUTHPORT, England, July 18 : New Zealand's Ryan Fox made an early charge up the British Open leaderboard with an outward nine of 29 as the third round began in tranquil conditions at Royal Birkdale on Saturday.
Bowen confirms stay at West Ham despite Premier League relegation
July 17 : West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to the club as they prepare for life in the second-tier Championship following relegation from the Premier League, the England forward said in an interview published on Friday on the team's website.
Sunderland sign Belgium defender Meunier on free transfer
July 15 : Belgium defender Thomas Meunier has joined Sunderland on a two-year contract following his departure from French side Lille, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
At 34, Burn emerges as England's unlikely World Cup warrior
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 12 : The bicycle kick seemed destined for the corner of the net, one last desperate swing from a Mexico side roared on by nearly 90,000 fans at the Azteca Stadium. Instead, a towering figure in white rose above the chaos and headed the ball clear.
Julien Alfred scorches women's 200m in Monaco, fellow sprinter Seville takes men's 100
Julien Alfred ran 21.51 seconds to win the women's 200 metres in Monaco on Friday, becoming the third-fastest woman over the distance, as Jamaica's world champion Oblique Seville made easy work of the men's 100.
Declan Rice, Reece James and Marc Guehi miss group training before Norway match
Declan Rice, Reece James and Marc Guehi missed group training as England began preparations for their World Cup quarter-final with Norway.
England's best players don't play in Premier League, says Norway coach
MIAMI, July 8 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken dismissed suggestions that having Premier League-based players gives his team an advantage against England in their World Cup quarter-final, cheekily pointing out that their opponents' star performers actually play elsewhere.