Aspinall ready for September return against Gane

BBC Sport Tuesday 16 June 2026, 08:56 UTC 1 min read

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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will be ready to face Frenchman Ciryl Gane in Paris in September.

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For this World Cup, FIFA has introduced mandatory hydration breaks -- around the 22nd minute mark of the first half and 67th minute of the second -- to counter the weather conditions across Mexico, Canada and the United States this summer. But while the breaks are essential for player welfare when it's hot, they are happening regardless of the temperature, leading to plenty of criticism about the impact on the game. Furthermore, the breaks have essentially split the game into four quarters...

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