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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh to officiate England vs DR Congo at World Cup
Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan has been appointed referee for England's last-16 clash against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup. The 39-year-old FIFA-listed official previously took charge of Spain vs Cape Verde and Belgium's 5-1 win over New Zealand in the group stage.
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Jeremy Jacquet seals £60m Liverpool move from Rennes after shoulder surgery recovery
Centre-back Jeremy Jacquet has completed his £60m transfer to Liverpool from Rennes, signing a five-year deal at Anfield. The 20-year-old becomes the club's second most expensive defender ever, behind Virgil van Dijk, after recovering from the shoulder injury that delayed his January agreement.
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Liverpool seal £55m permanent deal for Jacquet as Konate replacement
Liverpool have completed the signing of French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for an initial £55m, formalising an agreement first struck in January. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract and is expected to be fit for pre-season after recovering from a shoulder injury.
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Sagnol warns something 'seriously wrong' with football if Olise misses Ballon d'Or
Former France defender Willy Sagnol has declared Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise the best player in the world, insisting it would be a travesty if he fails to win the Ballon d'Or — despite team-mate Harry Kane also emerging as a serious contender.
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Amad scores but Haaland's winner ends Ivory Coast's World Cup as United offer support
Amad equalised for Ivory Coast against Norway at the World Cup 2026, but Erling Haaland's late winner eliminated the Elephants. Manchester United responded with a brief message of support on social media.
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England fan spends £40,000 house deposit to follow Three Lions through entire World Cup 2026
Jack Goodwin, 34, has used his entire house deposit to fund flights, hotels and tickets to every potential England game at World Cup 2026, including the final in New Jersey on 19 July — a trip he is sharing with his father.
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Neil Redfearn saved Lucy Ward's mother's life while pundit worked World Cup 2026
ITV co-commentator Lucy Ward has paid tribute to her partner Neil Redfearn after the former Premier League midfielder stepped in to save her mother's life back home in the UK while Ward was covering World Cup 2026 matches across North America.
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Cherki appears to snub Deschamps after France's 3-0 rout of Sweden at World Cup
Rayan Cherki was caught on camera apparently ignoring France manager Didier Deschamps after their 3-0 round-of-32 win over Sweden in New Jersey, with the Manchester City playmaker only offering a brief greeting before pulling up his socks as Deschamps continued to speak to him.
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Danny Murphy's on-air story about his lost cat Bob leaves World Cup viewers divided
Danny Murphy sparked a wave of social media reaction after sharing a story about his missing cat Bob mid-commentary during Norway's 2-1 World Cup round of 32 victory over Ivory Coast, with viewers split between calling it 'truly iconic' and questioning his credentials.
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Everton's CMC Markets shirt deal lifts sponsorship earnings above £20m to fund Hackney and George bids
Everton have signed a multi-year shirt sponsorship with financial services firm CMC Markets, pushing their combined shirt deal earnings above £20m per year — a 30 percent uplift the club has pledged to invest in new signings.
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Stones and Silva exit City as £116m Anderson deal seals record signing
Manchester City lose four players on July 1 — including John Stones and Bernardo Silva — freeing up an estimated £550,000 per week in wages. That saving is set to be reinvested immediately in a club-record £116m move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
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Mexico demolish Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 as England await
Mexico powered past Ecuador 2-0 at the Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a dominant display that sends the co-hosts into the World Cup round of 16.
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Potter survives France's 3-0 demolition as Sweden's World Cup ends in reality check
Graham Potter's Sweden were outclassed 3-0 by France at the MetLife Stadium, ending their World Cup campaign at the group stage. Despite the heavy defeat, the English manager leaves with his reputation enhanced after guiding a side that had barely qualified.
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Nagelsmann snaps at reporter and admits Germany 'not first-class' after World Cup penalty exit
Julian Nagelsmann lost his composure with a journalist at his post-match press conference after Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Paraguay on penalties, then conceded his side can no longer be considered a top-tier football nation.
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Leeds sign Harry Wilson and target five more free agents as Farke reshapes squad
Leeds United have finalised a four-year deal for former Fulham winger Harry Wilson and are pursuing five additional free-agent signings as Daniel Farke looks to build a squad capable of a top-half Premier League finish.
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Bissouma leads 12-player Tottenham exodus as De Zerbi reshapes squad for new season
Tottenham have parted ways with 12 players as the 2024-25 season officially closes, with midfielder Yves Bissouma the most prominent departure after the club declined to renew his contract following his £30m arrival from Brighton in 2022.
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Liverpool shed £710k weekly wage bill as 12 players depart and Munoz signing confirmed
Liverpool have officially parted ways with 12 players — including Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate — as the club simultaneously confirms the £34.5m signing of Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna.
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Acid attack survivor Wissa targets England upset as DR Congo reach first World Cup knockouts
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa scored three goals to fire DR Congo into the World Cup round of 32 for the first time in the nation's history — a remarkable achievement for a player who nearly lost his sight in a 2021 acid attack that required emergency surgery on both eyes.
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Tottenham close in on Tonali, Fernandes and Savinho as summer spending nears £300m
Spurs have received positive signals from three high-profile targets — Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Savinho — in deals that could push Roberto De Zerbi's summer overhaul past £300m following back-to-back 17th-place finishes.
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Stones and Silva exit frees £550k weekly wage as City sign Anderson for record £116m
John Stones and Bernardo Silva officially leave Manchester City on July 1 as their contracts expire, cutting roughly £550,000 from the club's weekly wage bill. The savings are being reinvested immediately into a club-record £116m deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
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