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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup as England face DR Congo with injury crisis deepening
Lionel Messi extended his all-time World Cup record to 19 goals and became the first player to score in seven consecutive tournaments, while England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L but lost another defender to injury ahead of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo.
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France 1998 World Cup winner Guivarc'h left football at 31 to sell swimming pools
Stéphane Guivarc'h was a key figure in France's iconic 1998 World Cup triumph but walked away from football at 31 to become a swimming pool salesman, cutting ties with many former teammates in the process.
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Arsenal overhaul backroom staff after first Premier League title in 22 years
Arsenal are restructuring their medical and performance departments following their Premier League title win, with lead performance coach Sam Wilson and head of sports medicine Dr. Zafar Iqbal both departing after a season blighted by injuries.
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United close in on £75m Nmecha as teenage prospect Orozco arrives in Manchester
Manchester United have approached Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose buyout clause stands at £75.5 million, while Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his official registration on July 13.
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Kalajdzic heads last-second equaliser to keep Austria alive in 3-3 thriller with Algeria
Substitute Sasa Kalajdzic headed home a cross in the dying seconds to earn Austria a 3-3 draw with Algeria in Kansas City, sending both sides into the World Cup last 32 and eliminating Iran.
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Messi scores in seven straight World Cup games as Argentina top Group J with perfect record
Lionel Messi came off the bench to set a new record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches, netting his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to finish top of Group J with three wins from three.
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Coventry City target free transfer for Tuanzebe as Lampard builds Premier League squad
Newly promoted Coventry City are weighing up a free transfer move for Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe, whose contract expires this summer. The DR Congo international, 28, caught the eye during Burnley's relegated season and is currently at the World Cup.
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US reporter apologises for dismissing Bosnia ahead of World Cup Round of 32 clash
ABC Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez issued a public apology after boasting on air that she could not find Bosnia and Herzegovina on a map and did not want to know anything about the nation before the USA's World Cup Round of 32 tie.
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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup game as Argentina win all three group matches
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a late free kick against Jordan, becoming the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina won 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage, their first time winning all three group games at a finals.
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Nottingham Forest's £116m Anderson windfall could fund £35m Curtis Jones sale to rivals
Manchester City's imminent £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest could trigger a chain reaction, with Forest reportedly eyeing Liverpool's Curtis Jones as a replacement for around £35m.
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England face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32 after topping Group L
Thomas Tuchel's England will meet DR Congo in Atlanta on July 1 after finishing top of Group L with seven points. All 16 round of 32 fixtures are now confirmed, with Brazil vs Japan and France vs Sweden among the standout ties.
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Ederson deal done but United face uphill battle to reshape midfield and attack this summer
Manchester United have a deal in place for Brazil midfielder Ederson but remain frustrated in their pursuit of further additions, with Mateus Fernandes, a left-sided player, a backup goalkeeper, and another forward all still on the agenda.
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United close in on Nmecha as teenage Colombian 'next Caicedo' arrives for medical
Manchester United have made contact with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose £75.5m buyout clause has not deterred the club, while Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his 18th birthday to begin his medical.
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Tuchel praises New Jersey pitch as France and Brazil criticism forces FIFA statement
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said he had "no complaints" about the surface at New York/New Jersey Stadium after a 2-0 win over Panama secured top spot in Group L, contradicting criticism from the France and Brazil camps that prompted a FIFA response.
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Bielsa resigns and Uruguay squad stripped of private jet after World Cup exit to Spain
Uruguay's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain on Friday, prompting coach Marcelo Bielsa to resign in a heated post-match outburst. The federation has since instructed players to fly home commercially rather than on the planned private jet.
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Wissa strikes twice as DR Congo come from behind to stun Uzbekistan and face England
Yoane Wissa scored twice, including a penalty, as DR Congo overturned a first-half deficit to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and set up a World Cup round of 32 clash with England on Wednesday.
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Bellingham fires England past Panama as Beckham cameo ignites New Jersey crowd
Jude Bellingham's goal sealed England's victory over already-eliminated Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with David Beckham's appearance on the big screen sparking the loudest roar of the night from a rain-soaked England support.
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Ibrahimovic close to tears as Bosnia reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Zlatan Ibrahimovic grew visibly emotional while working as a pundit after Bosnia and Herzegovina's 3-1 win over Qatar sent them into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, citing his father's Bosnian roots as the source of his feelings.
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Messi starts on the bench as Argentina face Jordan with Golden Boot in sight
Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi will not start Argentina's final Group J fixture against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup, though a substitute appearance remains possible as Messi chases the Golden Boot with five goals to his name.
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Tuchel declares his heart beats for England despite Germany also reaching World Cup last-32
Thomas Tuchel addressed questions about his national loyalties after England beat Panama 2-0 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring and assisting Harry Kane to send the Three Lions through as Group L winners.
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