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Maresca set to bring six new backroom staff to City as Guardiola era ends
Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year deal as Manchester City head coach and is expected to confirm six new backroom appointments before pre-season begins on 20 July, with former Chelsea and Leicester allies among those set to follow him to the Etihad.
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Ronaldo's Sister Announces His International Retirement After Round of 16 Win vs Croatia
After Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, Katia Aveiro declared that this sixth World Cup would be the last international competition for her brother Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Arsenal's £444m summer wishlist: six transfer targets rated as Gunners weigh attacking overhaul
Arsenal are targeting up to six players worth a combined £444m this summer, with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers the primary focus as Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta look to strengthen the left flank, midfield, and right back positions.
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Most Wetherspoon and Greene King pubs to stay shut despite 5am World Cup licence
The UK government has extended pub opening hours to 5am for England's round-of-16 clash with Mexico, but Wetherspoon says only five of its 800 venues will open, with staffing pressures and residential locations keeping most pubs closed.
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Modric blasts VAR after Croatia's controversial World Cup exit against Portugal
Luka Modric accused VAR of being applied selectively and incorrectly after Croatia were eliminated from the World Cup in a 2-1 defeat to Portugal, a match decided by two contentious video review decisions in the second half.
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Ronaldo consoles tearful Sucic after VAR denies Croatia in dramatic World Cup exit
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 qualifier, with Croatian midfielder Petar Sucic left in tears after a 103rd-minute Gvardiol equaliser was ruled out by VAR. Ronaldo sought out Sucic at full-time to offer words of encouragement.
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Eliminated by Portugal, Croatia may have played Modric's final international match
Beaten 2-1 by Portugal in the World Cup round of 16, Croatia could have played the last international match of 40-year-old Luka Modric, who has 202 caps to his name.
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Rangnick sees Spain as world champions after eliminating Austria
After Austria's elimination by Spain in the World Cup round of 16, Austrian manager Ralf Rangnick has named Spain as the future world champions, despite France being positioned as the overwhelming favorite by specialists.
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From Dublin building society to marking Messi: Pico Lopes leads Cape Verde's World Cup fairytale
Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes, who once worked in a Blanchardstown building society after initially ignoring a LinkedIn invitation to join Cape Verde's squad, now faces Lionel Messi and Argentina in Miami after his side finished second in a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Snicko chip denies Croatia stoppage-time equaliser as Portugal survive World Cup scare
Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute goal was ruled out by VAR after ball-sensor technology detected a touch by Igor Matanovic in an offside position, sending Portugal through to face Spain in the round of 16.
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Nagelsmann quits Germany after World Cup exit as Klopp emerges as favourite to succeed him
Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany head coach following the national team's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay at the World Cup. Jurgen Klopp, who was working as a pundit during the tournament, is now the frontrunner to take the role.
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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 to end 88-year World Cup wait
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the World Cup 2026 last 16, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye securing their first knockout-round victory since 1938. They will face Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
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Six goals and a transformation: Mbappé reconciled with French fans at the World Cup
Criticized throughout the season at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has already scored six goals and provided two assists in four World Cup matches. His transformation, both in his leadership and defensive commitment, has prompted a forgiveness petition signed by several thousand fans.
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Akliouche calls PSG 'greatest club in the world' and welcomes their interest
While competing in the 2026 World Cup with France, AS Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche acknowledged being flattered by Paris Saint-Germain's interest, describing them as the 'greatest club in the world', while insisting he remains focused on the tournament.
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Riolo tempers hype around Olise and Mbappé: "We haven't done anything yet"
After France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the Mbappé-Olise duo has captured media attention. Journalist Daniel Riolo argues this enthusiasm is premature and calls for restraint.
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Ederson deal close as United shift midfield focus to Scott and Tchouameni
Manchester United are closing in on a £35m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni have emerged as the club's primary midfield targets ahead of Michael Carrick's first pre-season as permanent manager.
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Ronaldo breaks two World Cup records as Portugal edge Croatia in stoppage-time thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 68th-minute penalty to become the oldest scorer in World Cup knockout history, before Gonçalo Ramos headed in a stoppage-time winner to send Portugal past Croatia 2-1, with a VAR chip-in-ball ruling denying Croatia a late equaliser.
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Suarez reveals he felt 'worse than a hooligan' after World Cup biting ban ended his tournament
Luis Suarez played every group game for Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup but was banned from the knockouts after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini. The incident earned him a nine-match international ban and a four-month suspension from all football activity.
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Ronaldo hails Modrić a 'legend of football' after Croatia's World Cup exit ends their rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Luka Modrić after Portugal's 2-1 round-of-32 victory over Croatia in Toronto, a result that is widely expected to bring the 40-year-old midfielder's international career to a close.
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Liverpool target 17-year-old World Cup star Mora as Bournemouth double deal nears completion
Liverpool are closing in on a double raid of Bournemouth while also tracking Club Tijuana winger Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old who became the second youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match. Visa rules mean any move for the Mexican teenager would not happen until October at the earliest.
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