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Sean Strickland Reveals Why He’s Been Banned From White House For UFC Freedom 250
With the UFC White House event just around the corner, one champion has had his say on the whole situation.
The UFC brings the Octagon to the South Lawn of the White House on the 14th of June, with a stacked card including Ilia Topuria returning to face interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, and Sean O’Malley, Derrick Lewis, and Alex Pereira all in actions as well, including the latter’s heavyweight debut.
One fighter not involved, however, is Sean Strickland, the only current male American UFC champion, who has been told to stay away from the White House event due to his criticism of President Donald Trump.
Sean Strickland Banned From White House For UFC Freedom 250
The middleweight champion has previously been a vocal supporter of Trump. However, he has openly condemned his handling of the Iran war.
On top of this, Strickland has spoken out about President Trump’s association with Jeffrey Epstein as well as his dealings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Strickland has said that he has been informed by the bosses at UFC to not attend the event, saying: “I made fun of Israel and Epstein. The only male American champ banned at the White House.
“The only male American champ banned at the White House because I said Trump is owned by [Netanyahu]. That’s not public opinion, it’s fact.”
Sean Strickland Breaks Silence on White House Ban
The 35-year-old fighter posted a video on X in which he made these claims. He went on to say he still plans to go to the event: “I already bought my plane ticket. I’m gonna bring the belt, get a big f****** bullhorn, and we’re gonna go right up to the gates.
“We’ll let them know what we really think about Trump and Israel.”
The California native has acknowledged that it may not have been the President himself who banned him from UFC White House. He posted on X after the video: “I highly doubt Trump is sitting there saying, ‘Don’t clear Sean.’ I’m sure he knows nothing about me being blacklisted but regardless, it was done.”
Whether the UFC veteran has actually been banned remains to be seen, but the whole situation feels like a WWE storyline. Especially with his threats to turn up at the gates wearing bullhorns.
It wouldn’t be a huge shock if Dana White and co. did in fact ban Strickland. The middleweight champion is a known loose cannon, and with so many issues to address in order for the UFC Freedom 250 to go off without a hitch, it may well be in their best interests to tell him to stay away.
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Net Worth of Every Player in Squad
How much money do England’s footballers have? That’s a question likely to be on the lips of many football fans as they watch the 2026 World Cup at home this summer.
While we know the weekly wages of the players in Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man squad, the exact net worth of these household names is a little harder to find.
However, The Sun have published a list of every player’s net worth and the results are fascinating. The richest player has earned an astronomical £110 million over the course of his career, while the player in 26th place has only just cracked the £1 million mark. Let’s take a closer look at the list…
England Squad: 2026 World Cup Rich List
26. Nico O’Reilly | £1 million
As one of the youngest members of the England squad, it’s no surprise that Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly is bottom of the pile. Still, a net worth of £1 million at the age of 21 isn’t bad, eh?
25. Elliot Anderson | £2.5 million
Expect the 23-year-old’s net worth to rise considerably if he seals a move away from Nottingham Forest after the World Cup.
24. Djed Spence | £3 million
The Tottenham full-back is next up with a net worth of £3 million.
23. Kobbie Mainoo | £3.5 million
Manchester United’s gifted midfielder recently put pen-to-paper on a new five-year contract at Old Trafford, bumping him up to £120,000 a week.
22. Jarell Quansah | £4 million
The 23-year-old defender left Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen last summer and hasn’t looked back.
21. James Trafford | £4.5 million
Not bad at all for a 23-year-old goalkeeper who currently finds himself as back-up to Gianluigi Donnarumma at Man City.
20. Noni Madueke | £5 million
Noni Madueke switched Chelsea for Arsenal last summer and won the Premier League title in his debut season with the Gunners.
19. Tino Livramento | £5.5 million
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has also crossed the £5 million mark.
18. Dan Burn | £6 million
The oldest members of England’s World Cup squad, not even Dan Burn himself would have expected to be on the plane just a few years ago.
17. Ezri Konsa | £6.5 million
Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, 28, is next up with a net worth of £6.5 million.
16. Eberechi Eze | £7 million
Eberechi Eze has enhanced his reputation since leaving Crystal Palace for Arsenal. It’s hard to see him taking a penalty this summer, though, after missing in the Champions League shootout against PSG.
15. Anthony Gordon | £7.5 million
Now a Barcelona player after leaving Newcastle United. Has the opportunity to cement his status as one of the world’s best forwards at Camp Nou.
14. Reece James | £8 million
Gifted and influential full-back when fit, Chelsea’s Reece James has struggled badly with injuries throughout his career but that hasn’t prevented him from banking eight million quid.
13. Marc Guehi | £12 million
Left Crystal Palace for Man City in January and should start for Thomas Tuchel’s England this summer.
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12. Dean Henderson | £12 million
Leaving Manchester United for Crystal Palace in 2023 was a decision Dean Henderson knew he had to make and it’s paid off dividends – in more ways than one.
11. Morgan Rogers | £12.5 million
A star player for Aston Villa, Morgan Rogers will be hoping to make a big impact in North America over the coming weeks.
10. Ivan Toney | £15 million
One of the highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League, Ivan Toney finds himself in the top 10 of England’s rich list.
9. Jordan Henderson | £19.5 million
Endured an ill-fated but lucrative move to Saudi Arabia after leaving Liverpool. Returned to the Premier League with Brentford in 2025 after a season with Dutch giants Ajax.
8. Declan Rice | £20 million
Among the world’s best midfielders and a contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award after an excellent season with Arsenal, Declan Rice’s net worth has crossed the £20 million mark.
7. Ollie Watkins | £21 million
A little surprising to see Ollie Watkins so high up this list? The 30-year-old striker remains one of Villa’s key players.
6. John Stones | £22 million
The classy central defender has left Manchester City and is being linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
5. Bukayo Saka | £23.5 million
Arsenal’s star boy is only 24 years old but has already amassed a fortune during his career to date.
4. Jordan Pickford | £36 million
There’s then a big jump to Jordan Pickford, one of England’s greatest ever goalkeepers, who has bagged a whopping £36 million.
3. Jude Bellingham | £40 million
England’s most marketable player, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is only 22 years old but is already absolutely minted.
2. Marcus Rashford | £65 million
Has blown hot and cold throughout his career, but that hasn’t stopped Marcus Rashford from banking an eye-watering £65 million.
1. Harry Kane | £110 million
But streets ahead of the rest – and deservedly so, some might say – is England captain Harry Kane. One of the greatest strikers of his generation – and possibly of all time – the prolific Bayern Munich star thoroughly deserves the riches that have come his way.
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Bryce Mitchell Goes Viral For Strong Reaction to Sean Strickland’s White House Ban
Following the news that Sean Strickland has been banned from attending the UFC Freedom 250 event, a number of fighters have had their say on the matter.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland took to X to confirm he has been instructed not to attend the UFC event, due to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on the 14th of June.
Strickland has claimed that because he has spoken out about President Trump’s associations with Jeffrey Epstein and the Israeli Prime Minister, he has been ordered by Dana White and the rest of the UFC hierarchy to stay away from the Presidential home.
The fall-out has continued, as fellow UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has had his say on the matter, who is never one to shy away from controversial topics.
What Bryce Mitchell Has Said About Sean Strickland’s Ban
Reacting to the middleweight champion’s ban, Mitchell said: “I’m not surprised at all.”
The 31-year-old went on to explain how he believes that freedom of speech is an important part of being American and should allow a person to criticise if and when they see fit.
“We ought to be able to criticise our own nation, let alone a foreign nation. [Israel] is the only nation you’re not allowed to criticise. Something’s gonna change, because evil empires won’t last forever.”
Despite siding with Strickland, Mitchell did admit that he would jump at the chance to be a part of the card for UFC Freedom 250.
“I do want to be on the card,” he added, before explaining that he isn’t jealous of the likes of Derrick Lewis, Alex Pereira, and Sean O’Malley. “This is what I gotta say, I ain’t jealous of any of those fighters. I am so happy for those fighters.
“If they need me to fill in, if I’m healthy, hey, I’ll do it.”
Bryce Mitchell’s Previous Controversies
The 18-3 fighter has a history of controversial takes, from claiming COVID-19 was created by the US government, to praising Adolf Hitler and denying that the Holocaust happened, so he probably isn’t someone Sean Strickland sees as a worthwhile advocate.
Mitchell does, however, go on to say that he thinks sport and government shouldn’t go hand in hand.
“But what I think, personally, is that our government has desecrated its role in society by entertaining sports. Our government is to protect and serve the people.”
Sean Strickland Reveals Why He’s Been Banned From White House For UFC Freedom 250
Strickland won’t be at the White House for UFC Freedom 250 and he’s not happy about it.
Mitchell is defiant in his opinion that the UFC should not be working with the White House to host an event, but he does refrain from putting the blame on the likes of Dana White, and says it is an opportunity that the UFC could not turn down. He puts the blame solely on the US government, claiming: “We already have a corrupted government.”
Mitchell is in action this Saturday on the UFC Vegas 118 card when he takes on Satiago Luna.
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Man City Threaten Real Madrid With Legal Action Over Erling Haaland
Manchester City have released a strong statement after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed that he will sign Erling Haaland this summer if he’s elected.
Riquelme is going head-to-head with long-serving president Florentino Perez, and has made some outrageous promises if he is to win that battle this Sunday. Not only has he told fans that Haaland will be coming to the Bernabeu, but his Man City teammate Rodri, too.
Perez hasn’t been contested in his role since all the way back in 2004, but his opponent is pulling out all the stops to try and win the election. Riquelme has even stated that Jose Mourinho won’t be his manager, as he has another candidate in mind.
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With Pep Guardiola now gone, speculation around Man City’s star players has ramped up in recent weeks. Riquelme claimed that a release clause was active in Haaland’s contract, and that the player ‘wants to join Real Madrid’.
“Haaland has a release clause and wants to join Real Madrid,” he told a Spanish TV channel. However, that claim has been refuted by the Etihad-based club, who now appear to be considering their options legally. A club statement read:
“The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are FALSE.
“There is NO chance of this happening and there is no contractual clause to enable it. We are considering LEGAL ACTION for the use of our player image in this context.”
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The Citizens’ complaint appears to come from the fact that the host of the show, Pablo Matos, displayed a Real Madrid shirt with the Norwegian’s name on the back of it. They have opted to take a strong stance in response.
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Fabrizio Romano posted a statement from both Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, and his father. Alf-Inge Haaland said: “All very entertaining but NOT true. We wish all the best for both candidates in the Real Madrid elections.”
It appears extremely unlikely that the Premier League Golden Boot winner will be going anywhere soon. The likes of Bernardo Silva and John Stones have already left Man City along with Guardiola. Haaland will be one of the leaders in the dressing room, looking to put an end to a two-year title drought.
He’d also face stiff competition in Madrid from Kylian Mbappe. Working out a way to play both forwards and Vinicius Junior would be an extremely difficult task. But by City’s account, one we won’t be seeing anytime soon.
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