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FA fear Mexican fans will target England's hotel with fireworks before Azteca World Cup clash
England's FA bosses are concerned that rival supporters will repeat scenes from before Mexico's last game, when hundreds of fans set off fireworks outside Ecuador's team hotel, forcing riot police to intervene and prompting an official FIFA complaint.
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DFB tells Nagelsmann to resign or face sack as Klopp emerges as Germany's frontrunner
Julian Nagelsmann has been told by German football association chiefs to consider stepping down or be dismissed following Germany's penalty shootout exit to Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp, currently working as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, is understood to be open to taking the role.
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Joe Cole blames Tottenham for world finally appreciating Kane's genius at World Cup
Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo took his 2026 World Cup tally to five goals, prompting former England midfielder Joe Cole to argue that Kane only earned global respect after leaving Tottenham for Bayern Munich.
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Tonali reveals De Zerbi's personal role in sealing £100m Tottenham move over Manchester City
Sandro Tonali has confirmed Roberto De Zerbi was a decisive factor in his reported £100m switch from Newcastle United to Tottenham, citing a shared Brescia connection and the manager's detailed vision for the project.
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Nagelsmann faces three-hour crisis talks after Germany's third straight World Cup exit
Julian Nagelsmann met German football federation bosses for a three-hour crisis meeting on Thursday after Germany's penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay ended their World Cup campaign in the round of 32 — the country's third consecutive early exit.
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Desailly names Saliba world's best centre-back and predicts eventual Real Madrid move
Marcel Desailly has declared William Saliba the best centre-back in the world, surpassing Virgil van Dijk, and believes the Arsenal defender will eventually join Real Madrid despite being under contract at the Emirates until 2030.
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Starmer relaxes licensing laws to keep pubs open until 5am for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has intervened to extend pub opening hours in England and Wales until 5am, allowing fans to watch England face Mexico at 1am on Monday in the World Cup round of 16, a match that could run past 3am if it goes to penalties.
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Shearer reverses hydration-break stance after England's comeback win over DR Congo
Alan Shearer, who previously dismissed FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks as 'nonsense', conceded they proved crucial for England after Thomas Tuchel used the first-half stoppage to reorganise his side in a 2-1 round-of-32 victory over DR Congo.
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Espen Eskas to referee Ronaldo vs Modric in World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto, a World Cup Round of 32 tie that could mark the final appearance for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric at the tournament.
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Spain face Austria in World Cup last-16 decider after slow group-stage start
Spain take on Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles needing a win to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16, having recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
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England fans face £27,000 resale prices for World Cup last-16 clash at Azteca
Tickets for England's World Cup last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca are fetching up to $36,000 (£27,300) on Fifa's resale platform, after Harry Kane's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo.
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Manchester United close in on free transfer for Swansea goalkeeper Kit Margetson
Manchester United are set to sign 19-year-old Swansea City goalkeeper Kit Margetson on a free transfer after contract talks between the teenager and the Championship club broke down.
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Atlético shut out Laporta over Julián Álvarez as journalist alleges Barcelona blackmail
Sports journalist Roberto Gómez claims Barcelona bypassed Atlético de Madrid six times to negotiate directly with Julián Álvarez's agents, prompting Atlético to refuse contact with president Joan Laporta entirely. The club has also filed a formal FIFA complaint over Barcelona's conduct.
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Aston Villa part ways with Emery's long-serving assistant Ayestaran after Europa League triumph
Aston Villa have confirmed that assistant coach Pako Ayestaran and individual performance coach Antonio Rodriguez Saravia will leave the club, ending a three-year stint that delivered a first trophy in 30 years.
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Messi dissolves into laughter as Romero's oversized lighter is confiscated at airport security
Lionel Messi was caught on camera in fits of laughter at a TSA checkpoint as Argentina team-mate Cristian Romero had a large spark lighter pulled from his luggage ahead of the team's World Cup round-of-32 flight to Miami.
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Phillipson pushes back on Tuchel's plea to excuse children from school for England's 1am World Cup clash
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said schoolchildren can still attend class after England's 1am BST last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico on Monday, contradicting Thomas Tuchel's call for parents to write school excuses.
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Saint-Étienne Close to Signing Danish Winger Jakob Breum on Four-Year Deal
Relegated to Ligue 2 after losing a playoff to Nice, AS Saint-Étienne is set to sign Jakob Breum, a 22-year-old Danish prospect winger from Go Ahead Eagles, who scored 6 goals and provided 7 assists this season in the Eredivisie.
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DR Congo coach Desabre learned of father's death hours before near-upset against England
Sebastien Desabre received news of his father's passing just hours before DR Congo's 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 defeat to England in Atlanta — a match in which his side led for over an hour and came agonisingly close to a historic upset.
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Mbappé blazes at 2026 World Cup: six goals and fury from Real Madrid supporters
Author of six goals and two assists in four matches with France, Kylian Mbappé is irritating sections of the Madrid press and supporters, who criticize him for delivering far superior performances for France than those shown in La Liga.
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Olise to Real Madrid: mysterious competitor enters race for €150M star
Brilliant at Bayern Munich and the 2026 World Cup with France, Michael Olise is attracting interest from multiple clubs. Real Madrid, which reportedly tabled a €150 million offer, now faces competition from at least one other suitor.
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