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Hugh Grant had to pump the brakes on Martin Brundle during his latest F1 gridwalk ... after the longtime broadcaster tried to chat him up about a TV show he wasn't even in.

The hilariously awkward exchange went down before the British Grand Prix, when Brundle spotted Hugh, who came as a guest of Ferrari, and asked about his allegiance to the Italian racing team.

Check it out ... Hugh explained he's a big Ferrari fan and said the team had invited him and two of his sons to the race.

10:15 AM PT -- FIFA dismissed Belgium's appeal ... stating the Royal Belgian Football Association is not a party in the proceedings, meaning it has no standing on the appeal of the decision.

The RBFA has made it clear it will continue to raise hell if Balogun ultimately suits up, which he is free to do following the decision.

The Folarin Balogun drama is far from over -- Belgium was granted a last-minute appeal after the USMNT star's one-game FIFA World Cup ban was suspended on Sunday.

Both America and Belgium were asked to submit their arguments to a FIFA appeals committee by 5 AM on Monday ... hours before the two sides are slated to play a Round of 16 matchup in Seattle, according to The Athletic.

Despite the appeal being granted, Belgium is reportedly pissed about the quick deadline ... as the initial decision was not publicized.

Dustin Poirier is dealing with the fallout from his recent legal K.O. ... revealing he lost a "big" business deal over it all -- but he wants to connect with the responding officer and make amends.

The retired UFC superstar opened up on his public intoxication arrest on the "Diary of a CEO" podcast ... and explained he started drinking because it was Father's Day and he couldn't help but think about his own pops, which made him feel depressed.

Prior to getting to the airport, Poirier said it was a great day -- he spent time with his kids, and his daughter wrote him a letter ... but once he started traveling, he had a few glasses of champagne, which turned into more booze.

England was riding high after beating Mexico in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup ... that is, until one of its players was hospitalized over a freak accident during the postgame celebration.

The big winners were soaking in the 3-2 victory at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday -- fans were singing "Wonderwall," players were hooting and hollering ... and then Jordan Henderson took a tumble over an advertisement structure and appeared to injure himself when he braced his fall.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Henderson suffered a "quite serious" wrist ailment ... and the player was sent to a medical facility for treatment.

Amar'e Stoudemire could end up being Rabbi STAT one day ... 'cause he tells TMZ Sports he's been studying so much, it's not out of the realm of possibility!!

We've talked to the former NBA star plenty of times over the years ... and during some of those interactions, he's been positioned in front of shelves of prayer books.

Considering Stoudemire converted to Judaism years ago, we asked what his goals are ... and he explained he is keeping his brain active and "always preparing for what's next."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have added a new member to the family ... because Swifties are convinced the newlyweds have quietly become dog parents.

The internet's latest obsession kicked into overdrive after a rumored photo hanging inside Madison Square Garden during their wedding appeared to show them cuddling a tiny white pup. Fans quickly connected it to resurfaced footage from earlier this year that showed a similar-looking fluffy dog hopping out of one of Taylor's vehicles ... and now the detective work is in full swing.

Nobody from Team Taylor or Team Travis has confirmed the furry family addition, and the photo with the pup itself isn't exactly crystal clear ... but that's done little to slow down the speculation.

Taylor Swift's bouquet toss has a winner ... and it stayed in the Chiefs family.

We've learned the lucky guest who walked away with Taylor's bouquet was Ashley Smith -- the older sister of Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, one of Travis Kelce's longtime teammates and a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Ashley shared the happy moment on social media Sunday ... revealing she somehow wound up with the bouquet and joking that she's taking it as a sign of good luck in love. She also congratulated the newlyweds and celebrated what looked like one unforgettable night.

Wedding weekend's over for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ... and Donna Kelce is leaving New York with the memories -- but not the gossip.

The cameras were rolling as Travis' mom arrived at the airport Sunday ... heading home following the star-studded wedding festivities. She is all smiles when she's asked about the newlyweds, but mum's the word as she keeps it moving without offering any new details.

The quiet exit mirrors the way she arrived in New York last Thursday ... when cameras also caught her making her way through the airport ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony ... this time, repping some Swiftie merch like the #1 mother-in-law she is.

Adam Sandler gave Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce something they won't find on any wedding registry ... a simple piece of marriage advice.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stopped by CNN on Sunday and shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the wedding ... explaining how Sandler -- who officiated the ceremony -- mixed laughs with heartfelt advice.

Check out the video ... Reid reveals the romantic advice given to the bride and groom, saying the heartfelt moment perfectly balanced the comedian's trademark humor.

Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last ... and one of soccer's greatest careers is officially entering the final stretch.

The Portuguese superstar confirmed Sunday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance on the sport's biggest stage ... ending months of speculation about whether he'd suit up for another run with his national team.

Ronaldo broke the news ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 showdown against Spain ... admitting this tournament will be his farewell, even if he's not quite ready to hang up the cleats for good. He also insisted he'll retire on his timeline -- not anyone else's.

It's Shotime ... AKA Shohei Ohtani's birthday! The baseball bday boy turns 32 today ... which calls for a celebration as big as his back-to-back World Series wins!

But what do you possibly get the GOAT of America's pastime?!

Consider this TMZ's love letter to the MLB MVP ... we've rounded up some of Shohei's most ballin' shots ... as the Dodgers' designated hitter and pitcher.

Donald Trump thinks FIFA finally made the right call ... and Team USA is the big winner.

FIFA reversed the Americans' top goal scorer Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension on Sunday ahead of the USMNT's World Cup showdown with Belgium ... and Trump wasted no time taking a victory lap on Truth Social, thanking FIFA for "reversing a great injustice."

The move means Balogun -- who was tossed during Team USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina after a controversial red-card -- is now eligible to play Monday in Seattle. That's massive for the Americans, considering he's been one of their biggest weapons all tournament.

The celebrity wedding of the year is over ... and Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are skipping town.

They were spotted making their way through the airport after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding festivities ... looking relaxed as they caught a flight out of New York.

Check out the video ... the couple keeps a low profile as they make their way through the airport, putting a bow on a whirlwind wedding weekend before heading off to their next destination.

The tears were reportedly flowing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding ... and according to guests, most of them were coming from the groom.

According to two guests who spoke with NBC News, both Taylor and Travis wrote their own vows for Friday's ceremony inside Madison Square Garden. The attendees said Taylor even sang part of her vows ... and the emotional exchange reportedly left plenty of guests reaching for tissues.

One attendee told the outlet the groom was actually more overcome than the bride ... saying, "You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce didn't just throw a wedding reception, they turned it into an unforgettable game night complete with luxury raffle prizes including watches from Cartier, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... attendees at the newlyweds' star-studded celebration were invited to play games throughout the evening ... earning raffle tickets for a chance to win an array of prizes.

Among Cartier watches were also multiple designer handbags ... but the item that really stole the show was a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle with the license plat "JUST&T MRD" -- the same model of classic car the couple famously rode in together on their first date, NBC News was first to report.

If there is any curiosity about Donna Kelce's take on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's big day, she's only got one thing to say.

The proud mom kept things short when asked about the newlyweds' lavish ceremony, while attending a Fourth of July event in New York City. Declining to spill behind-the-scenes details but making it clear the celebration left a lasting impression.

Taylor's now official Mother-in-Law says ... "I really can't say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man, magical."