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Riou Raves About France: "I Don't Need Them to Win This World Cup"
With four victories and fourteen goals scored since the start of the 2026 World Cup, the France national team is captivating observers. Journalist Yoann Riou has gone so far as to argue that winning the title is not essential for this generation to enter legend.
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Mbappé overtakes Messi in 2026 World Cup scoring chart with another brace
Author of two goals against Sweden (3-0), Kylian Mbappé matches and then surpasses Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart, with six goals each but an advantage in assists.
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Bilal Nadir leaves OM after five years, Frankfurt and Stuttgart interested
The 22-year-old Moroccan midfielder announced his departure from Olympique de Marseille on Wednesday via Instagram after his contract expired. According to Foot Mercato, Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart are interested in signing him.
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Ferdinand urges United to move fast for Tchouameni after Anderson and Fernandes misses
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to act decisively on Aurélien Tchouameni after the club missed out on Elliot Anderson, who joined City for £116m, and Mateus Fernandes, set to join Spurs for £85m.
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Panini releases 930-sticker FIFA World Cup 2026 official collection ahead of tournament
Panini's official FIFA World Cup 2026 sticker collection covers all 48 teams across 930 stickers, including player portraits and team logos. The 112-sticker mega multiset is available at Bargain Max for £19.99.
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DR Congo reach first-ever World Cup knockout round after 52-year absence
DR Congo have qualified for the round of 32 at World Cup 2026, ending a 52-year absence from the tournament. The Leopards, who last appeared as Zaire in 1974, face England in Atlanta — their first-ever knockout-stage appearance.
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England face Mexico at the Azteca if they beat DR Congo in World Cup last 32
A win for Thomas Tuchel's England against DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 would set up a last-16 clash at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Sunday 5 July, where the co-hosts have won four straight games without conceding.
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FIFA grants coaches freedom to move after Tuchel's anthem view 'ruined' at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel complained to FIFA after roughly 50 photographers blocked his view of England's players during the national anthem in their 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. FIFA responded by updating its matchday protocol for all World Cup venues.
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Shearer's AFCON stance and the text that shaped Wissa's path to facing England at World Cup 2026
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa is set to face England for DR Congo at World Cup 2026, reuniting him in a sense with Alan Shearer — the BBC pundit who publicly questioned whether Wissa should have travelled to AFCON before making his Newcastle debut.
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DR Congo face England in World Cup last 32 having qualified 52 years ago as Zaire
The Democratic Republic of Congo have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, setting up a round-of-32 clash with England in Atlanta. Their only previous appearance came in 1974, when the nation competed under the name Zaire.
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Chelsea sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £43m in Xabi Alonso's first transfer
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Italian defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a seven-year deal worth more than £43million, beating Inter Milan to the 21-year-old's signature in Xabi Alonso's first confirmed transfer as Blues manager.
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Man City's 17 World Cup stars set to miss Maresca's first days as pre-season begins July 20
Manchester City will start pre-season on July 20 without most of their first team, as 17 players remain at the World Cup. New head coach Enzo Maresca will be introduced to a squad largely made up of fringe players, with World Cup absentees Nathan Ake, Tijjani Reijnders and Abdukodir Khusanov the earliest possible returnees.
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United refuse to enter bidding war for 17-year-old Mexico World Cup star Gilberto Mora
Manchester United have been monitoring Tijuana teenager Gilberto Mora for six months, but co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not engage in a bidding war for the 17-year-old, who is also attracting interest from City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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Tottenham target James Trafford as first-choice goalkeeper with Vicario set to leave
Tottenham Hotspur are pursuing England international James Trafford as their new first-choice goalkeeper, with Guglielmo Vicario expected to depart and Martin Dubravka already signed as back-up cover.
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Matthaus blames Germany families for World Cup exit after Paraguay penalty defeat
Lothar Matthaus has criticised the German squad's family arrangements at the 2026 World Cup, claiming players lost focus after relatives joined them in North America within two weeks of the tournament beginning. Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32.
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Man United abandon six-month pursuit of Mora as bidding war looms over £20m teenager
Manchester United have withdrawn from the race to sign 17-year-old Tijuana forward Gilberto Mora, despite half a year of scouting. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unwilling to enter a bidding war with City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona for the World Cup breakout star.
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Inter's Bastoni summoned by prosecutors over child prostitution investigation
Alessandro Bastoni has been summoned to appear before Milan prosecutors on Friday as part of a wider inquiry into an alleged escort ring. The Inter defender is alleged to have paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl in June 2020.
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Man City weigh £100m Tonali against Bouaddi as second midfield signing looms
With Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest almost confirmed, Manchester City are now weighing a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali or Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi as they look to add a second midfielder this summer.
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Pochettino dismisses USA favourites tag ahead of must-win Bosnia clash at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has warned against labelling the United States as favourites for their World Cup round-of-32 tie against Bosnia, pointing to the shock exits of Germany and the Netherlands as proof the tournament remains wide open.
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German FA offices raided by police in Euro 2024 ticket corruption probe
Investigators searched the Deutscher Fussball Bund's offices on Wednesday as part of a nationwide probe into suspected ticket and hospitality violations at Euro 2024, with thousands of tickets allegedly allocated illegally to preferred guests.
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