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Tuchel's pitchside fury at Spence overshadowed by Kane's brace as England beat DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel was caught on pitchside microphones berating Djed Spence for a second time at the 2026 World Cup before substituting the Tottenham full-back, as Harry Kane's two goals sealed England's victory over DR Congo and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
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Gilberto Mora: Mexico's 17-year-old prodigy targeting England upset in World Cup last 16
Mexico arrive at the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 unbeaten and yet to concede, with teenage attacker Gilberto Mora — the Liga MX's youngest-ever scorer — emerging as a key threat ahead of Sunday's clash with England in Mexico City.
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Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham in £85m club-record deal
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a guaranteed £85m, making him the club's record signing. The 21-year-old cited head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a decisive factor in his move to Spurs.
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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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Balogun's VAR red card rules him out of USA vs Belgium as FIFA ban appeal blocked
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States before being sent off via VAR review in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and FIFA regulations prevent US Soccer from appealing the one-game suspension that rules him out of the last-16 clash with Belgium on July 6.
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Friedel dismisses Mexico as 'so average' but warns England not to concede early at altitude
Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel has urged England to avoid conceding an early goal against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, warning that the extreme altitude of the Azteca Stadium will leave players 'dead' within 20 minutes if they fall behind.
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Eliminated by Belgium, Senegal demands answers from Pape Thiaw
After Senegal's defeat to Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese press openly targets coach Pape Thiaw, accused of tactical timidity, and erupts over a provocation from Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi.
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Hamann reverses Kane criticism after England striker's late brace rescues World Cup tie
Didi Hamann has publicly revised his controversial assessment of Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the final minutes to haul England past Congo and into the last 16, taking his World Cup tally to 13 goals.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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Tottenham seal £185m double swoop as Chelsea bid rejected and Man Utd face Tchouameni blow
Tottenham have agreed deals worth £185m for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Chelsea's opening offer for Pep Chavarria has been rejected by Rayo Vallecano. Manchester United's pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni could also collapse if Eduardo Camavinga joins Manchester City.
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Adidas Trionda 350 Football: the World Cup 2026 replica ball and what it offers
The adidas Trionda League 350 Football is the official replica of the match ball used at World Cup 2026. Lighter than the standard adult ball at 350g, it is regulation size but designed primarily for younger players.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card against Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round-of-16 tie against Belgium after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Mauricio Pochettino to choose between Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright up front.
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Tonali to Spurs for £92.5m as United miss out on Fernandes and eye Nmecha
Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £100m to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, while Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes has collapsed after the midfielder chose Spurs. United are now targeting Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha among several midfield alternatives.
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Kane rescues England again as world media agrees: the Three Lions depend on their captain
Harry Kane scored twice in 11 minutes to overturn a seventh-minute deficit and send England past DR Congo 2-1, booking a last-16 meeting with Mexico. International outlets from Spain to Australia focused less on England's struggles and more on their captain's indispensability.
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Quansah listed on England's bench against DR Congo but never changed into kit
Jarell Quansah was named among England's substitutes for their 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo in Atlanta, yet the injured defender never changed into his kit and watched the match alongside fellow absentee Reece James.
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England plot late arrival in Mexico City to dodge fan ambush ahead of Azteca showdown
Thomas Tuchel's England face a hostile reception before their World Cup last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, with thousands of fans planning an overnight noise ambush outside the team hotel — a tactic that left Ecuador sleepless before their 2-0 defeat earlier this week.
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Trossard and Tielemans nearly come to blows before saving Belgium against Senegal
Trailing 2-0 by Senegal in the World Cup round of 16, Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans almost came to physical blows during a cooling break before reconciling in the best possible way: an assist and a winning penalty in extra time.
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Pape Gueye suspends international career to demand Senegal coaching staff departure
Substituted during Senegal's elimination by Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.), Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he would take a break from the Lions of Teranga as long as the current coaching staff, led by Pape Thiaw, remains in place.
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Elliott sets personal deadline to decide Liverpool future under new boss Iraola
Harvey Elliott will wait until pre-season is well underway before deciding whether to leave Liverpool, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a window to convince the 23-year-old he has a genuine role at Anfield.
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Maguire backs Rashford return as Scholes' 'banish' verdict divides United dressing room
Harry Maguire has publicly backed Marcus Rashford to return to Manchester United this summer, directly contradicting Paul Scholes, who called for the forward to be 'banished' after his controversial exit comments.
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