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When asked by BBC Radio 5 Live after the game whether his starting line-up on Wednesday would be the same as for that opening group game, he answered simply: "Maybe."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When Newsbeat asks for his take on a recent story, where a leaked Chelsea starting line-up was linked to left-back Marc Cucurella's barber, he's clear on his own stance.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Others, however, are starting to see better value in the metal, and forecast a second-half rally for gold if the current U.S.-Iran crisis can be resolved.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The amount of work he put in, on the field and with the performance coaches,” said Mark McKenzie, who would lose his starting spot if Richards is healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He felt Wolf starting to nibble the rawhide with his sharp front teeth, and kept very still so as not to put him off.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver