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England drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in 2026 World Cup Group L
England will open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on 17 June, reuniting two sides who last met in the 2018 semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side also face Ghana and Panama to complete Group L.
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Wharton eyes double celebration after Palace's Conference League win amid United interest
Adam Wharton starred in Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday, winning Player of the Match, while Manchester United weigh whether to pursue the midfielder despite viewing him as too similar to Kobbie Mainoo.
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Nasri withdraws from Champions League final punditry after abuse from PSG fans
Samir Nasri has pulled out of his Canal+ punditry role for the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest on Saturday, citing abuse he received from Paris supporters during the semi-final.
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United close in on Ederson as Tonali links persist and Rashford future stays unresolved
Manchester United are edging toward a £38m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while fresh updates have emerged on Sandro Tonali's stance and Marcus Rashford's uncertain return from his Barcelona loan.
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Crystal Palace's Conference League win gives Premier League record nine clubs in Europe
Crystal Palace's Conference League triumph in Leipzig, secured by Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half strike against Rayo Vallecano, means the Premier League will have nine clubs in European competition in 2026/27 — a record for the division.
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Arsenal sporting director Berta unlikely to face ban for Simeone touchline clash
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta was involved in a touchline altercation with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League semi-final second leg. Berta is expected to be cleared to attend the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
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Rashford talks scheduled this week as United plan six further signings after Ederson deal
Manchester United will hold talks with Marcus Rashford this week to clarify his future, with Barcelona keen on a permanent deal worth £26 million. The club is also planning at least six additional transfers as manager Michael Carrick looks to build a title-contending squad.
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Rashford swap deals with AC Milan and Barcelona emerge as United weigh summer options
Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford ahead of the summer window. One would bring Rafael Leão to Old Trafford from AC Milan, while another centres on Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado.
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Salah told Redknapp he had more attacking freedom under Slot than Klopp
Jamie Redknapp has revealed that Mohamed Salah privately told him playing under Arne Slot suited him more than Jurgen Klopp, because the Dutchman gave him licence to focus on attacking rather than tracking back defensively.
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Arsenal target Julian Alvarez in £100m move to solve Premier League title goalscoring problem
Arsenal, newly crowned Premier League champions for the first time since 2004, are weighing a £100 million move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as they look to address a goalscoring shortfall that nearly cost them the title.
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PSG's 13-day rest advantage over Arsenal heading into Budapest Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain will have had 13 days to prepare for the Champions League final in Budapest, compared to just six for Arsenal, who rounded off their Premier League title-winning campaign on Sunday against Crystal Palace.
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Liverpool weigh Iraola as Slot replacement while Hughes flies to Monaco over Curtis Jones sale
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as a potential successor to Arne Slot, whose future at Anfield remains uncertain after a fifth-place Premier League finish. Sporting director Richard Hughes also travelled to Monte Carlo to discuss a possible move for midfielder Curtis Jones with Inter Milan.
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Dyche warns Man City and United that Anderson still has plenty to learn
Former Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has assessed Elliot Anderson's strengths and limitations as Manchester City lead the race to sign the 23-year-old midfielder, reportedly valued at £100 million.
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Six backroom allies Enzo Maresca could bring with him to Manchester City
Enzo Maresca is set to be confirmed as Manchester City's new manager, with several trusted staff members from his time at Leicester City and Chelsea expected to follow him to the Etihad after a sweeping clear-out of Pep Guardiola's backroom team.
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How Chelsea's attack could look under Xabi Alonso with Bowen, Kroupi and a Garnacho exit
Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea tenure on July 1 with the club finishing 10th in the Premier League and missing European football. Jarrod Bowen, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and already-agreed arrivals Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha are among the names shaping a potential summer overhaul.
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Alvarez exit doubts grow as Arsenal target Rogers ahead of Champions League final
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has cast doubt on Julian Alvarez's future at the club, boosting Arsenal's hopes of signing the Argentina striker. The Gunners are also being linked with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as they prepare for Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.
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United face two Rashford swap proposals as Barcelona weigh permanent deal
Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford, including an exchange with AC Milan for Rafael Leão. Meanwhile, Barcelona are yet to trigger their £26m purchase option as negotiations over the fee continue.
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Inigo Perez praises Rayo Vallecano fans after Conference League final defeat to Crystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez delivered an emotional press conference after his side's 1-0 Conference League final loss to Crystal Palace, crediting the club's supporters as the driving force behind their run while admitting the sight of fans in tears left him devastated.
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United close in on Ederson and target Tonali as Carrick rebuilds midfield
Manchester United are nearing a deal worth up to £38m for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and are reportedly ready to go 'all in' for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, as the club looks to overhaul its midfield under Michael Carrick this summer.
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Jacquet acknowledges £60m Liverpool fee 'adds pressure' ahead of summer arrival
French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, signed by Liverpool for an initial £55m with £5m in add-ons in January, has admitted his price tag brings heavy expectations as he prepares to join the club this summer at the age of 21.
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