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England's comeback win over DR Congo draws 16.3m viewers, BBC's biggest audience of 2025
England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo at the World Cup 2026, sealed by a Harry Kane double in Atlanta, attracted a peak of 16.3 million BBC viewers — the broadcaster's largest audience of the year so far.
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Luca Zidane recalled to Algeria goal for knockout clash against Switzerland
Dropped after two poor group-stage performances, Luca Zidane is set to return to the Algeria goal for the Round of 16 match against Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup on Friday, according to manager Vladimir Petkovic.
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Laporta confirms Barcelona's firm offer for Julián Álvarez as Atlético deny receiving any bid
Joan Laporta used his presidential inauguration speech on 1 July 2026 to reveal that Barcelona have submitted a formal offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Atlético president Enrique Cerezo insists the club has received no proposal from anyone.
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Everton sign Championship Player of the Season Hayden Hackney in £16.5m deal
Everton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract for a reported £16.5 million. The 24-year-old, named Championship Player of the Season in 2025-26, becomes David Moyes' first summer acquisition.
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Portugal dedicate Croatia World Cup clash to Diogo Jota on first anniversary of his death
Portugal face Croatia in Toronto on the eve of the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, with coach Roberto Martinez naming the Liverpool striker an honorary squad member and vowing to win the World Cup in his honour.
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Gordon compares Kane to Messi after England captain rescues World Cup campaign against DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo and send England into the last 16, where they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Assist-maker Anthony Gordon said Kane's consistency puts him in company with Lionel Messi.
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UK Government rules out Bank Holiday as England face Mexico at 1am in World Cup last 16
The UK Government has confirmed it will not declare an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, July 6, despite England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca kicking off at 1am UK time. Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo sealed the tie.
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United miss out on Fernandes and Anderson, leaving midfield rebuild in doubt
Manchester United have failed to land both Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson this summer after refusing to match Tottenham's £85m fee for the West Ham midfielder, forcing the club to reassess their midfield options.
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Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes for €99m, club record broken
Tottenham officially confirmed on Thursday the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million (€99m), a record amount in the history of the London club.
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UEFA dugout rule forces Manchester United to renovate Old Trafford ahead of Champions League return
Manchester United have begun rebuilding the dugouts at Old Trafford after UEFA updated its Stadium Infrastructure Regulations to require benches seating at least 20 people. The work is needed before the club's return to the Champions League next season.
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Newcastle close in on Bazoumana Touré, Hoffenheim's 20-year-old winger with 20 goal involvements
Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Bazoumana Touré, the Ivorian winger who has registered five goals and 15 assists for Hoffenheim since joining from Hammarby just over a year ago. The 20-year-old is considered one of the fastest players in Europe.
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Man City's 2024/25 Puma home shirt drops to under £10 amid Sports Direct discount
Manchester City's sky-blue Puma home shirt from the 2024/25 season has been discounted from £79.99 to £25 at Sports Direct, with the price falling further to under £10 after cashback for new members of a third-party rewards platform.
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Platini hails Olise, "a number 10 like in the old days", and his unique connection with Mbappé
Five assists in four matches at the 2026 World Cup: Michael Olise has won over Michel Platini, who praises the return of a true number 10 to the France squad and the instinctive understanding between the Bayern Munich midfielder and Kylian Mbappé.
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United lose three midfield targets as Fernandes, Anderson and Tonali all go elsewhere
Manchester United's summer midfield overhaul has stalled after missing out on Mateus Fernandes (£85m to Spurs), Elliot Anderson (£116m to City) and Sandro Tonali (£100m to Spurs), forcing the club to reassess their options.
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Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has called on parents to allow their children to watch England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium at 1am BST, days after Harry Kane's double secured a last-16 place against DR Congo.
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Tottenham's £100m Tonali deal opens door for Man City to sell Trafford to Newcastle
Tottenham have agreed a £100m fee with Newcastle for Sandro Tonali, ending Manchester City's interest in the Italian midfielder and potentially freeing the Magpies to pursue City goalkeeper James Trafford.
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Mahrez confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last with Algeria
At 35, the Fennecs captain announced he will not play in any World Cup after the 2026 edition, on the eve of the Round of 16 against Switzerland.
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Liam Gallagher urges England on as Wonderwall becomes World Cup anthem after Kane brace
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has called on England fans to 'keep the biblical vibrations going' after Wonderwall became a post-match singalong tradition at the 2026 World Cup, most recently following a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo secured by two Harry Kane goals.
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Tuchel urges parents to keep children up for England vs Mexico, but minister pushes back
England manager Thomas Tuchel called on parents to write school excuses so children can watch Monday's 1am BST kick-off against Mexico in the World Cup. Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith rejected the plea, warning against missed learning.
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England's DR Congo victory breaks mobile traffic records as fans stream during commute
England's World Cup win over DR Congo on Wednesday evening triggered all-time traffic records on both EE and O2's networks, with millions of fans streaming the 5pm kick-off during their commute. High street footfall also surged 7.4 per cent week on week, rising 46.7 per cent across London.
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