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Eze reveals Tuchel's touchline message after making World Cup debut for England
Eberechi Eze described feeling 'blessed' after coming off the bench against Ghana in his World Cup debut, sharing the brief instruction Thomas Tuchel gave him before he entered the pitch. The Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League title has sharpened his confidence heading into the tournament.
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England fans flood Times Square as thousands descend on New York for Panama clash
Up to 25,000 England supporters are expected inside the New Jersey stadium for Saturday's World Cup group match against Panama, with tens of thousands more filling New York's bars and fan zones ahead of kick-off.
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Ecuador face must-win clash against group winners Germany to survive at World Cup 2026
Ecuador must beat already-qualified Germany at MetLife Stadium to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive, with the Group E decider kicking off at 9:00pm ET. Kelly Cates presents BBC's studio coverage alongside pundits Joe Hart, Daniel Sturridge and Lucas Leiva.
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West Ham's Fatawu pursuit could clear the path for United's Summerville move
Manchester United's reported £50m pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has received a boost, with West Ham eyeing Leicester's Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement — a deal that could unlock the winger's departure from the London Stadium.
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Onana set for second Trabzonspor loan as United block £43m keeper's permanent exit
Andre Onana is close to rejoining Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after losing his place at Manchester United, with Senne Lammens now established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Panama's English coach warns Three Lions of 'princes v paupers' World Cup upset
Gary Stempel, born to an English mother and a long-time resident of Panama, says his players' pride will outweigh a salary gap of nearly 200-to-one when the two nations meet in New York on Saturday.
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Manchester United contact Julian Alvarez's agent as Barcelona and Arsenal chase Atletico star
Manchester United have spoken directly with Julian Alvarez's agent as the race for the Atletico Madrid forward intensifies. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both had nine-figure bids rejected, while Alvarez himself has publicly stated he wants to leave.
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Pierre Dwomoh handed 11-match ban for racially abusing Watford team-mate
Former Watford midfielder Pierre Dwomoh has been suspended for 11 matches by the FA after an independent disciplinary commission found him guilty of racially abusing a team-mate of Indian heritage during two under-21 matches last autumn.
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Craig Burley warns Scotland World Cup survival would 'reward complete mediocrity'
Former Scotland international Craig Burley has blasted the 48-team World Cup format after his country's 3-0 loss to Brazil left them needing other results to go their way, saying they 'don't really deserve to go through'.
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BBC teams up with Sidemen for live World Cup watchalong as Germany face Ecuador
The BBC has partnered with YouTube collective the Sidemen to host a live watchalong of the Group E decider between Germany and Ecuador at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, June 25.
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Manchester United agree second Trabzonspor loan for out-of-favour Onana
Manchester United are set to send André Onana back to Trabzonspor on a second consecutive season-long loan, with the club unwilling to reintegrate the £47.2m goalkeeper into competition with new first choice Senne Lammens.
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Manchester United close to second Trabzonspor loan for axed goalkeeper Andre Onana
Manchester United are set to send Andre Onana back to Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after failing to secure a permanent sale, with the Turkish club covering the Cameroonian's wages.
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Relegated West Ham drawn against Portsmouth in Carabao Cup first-round opener
West Ham, back in the lower reaches of the Carabao Cup draw after last season's Premier League relegation, will face Portsmouth in the first round. Wolves and Burnley, also relegated, host Port Vale and Notts County respectively, with ties scheduled for 7-9 August.
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Neymar returns for Brazil as Rice and Pulisic race to be fit for World Cup knockouts
Neymar came off the bench in Brazil's final group game against Scotland after missing their first two matches with a calf injury. England's Declan Rice and USA captain Christian Pulisic are both being assessed ahead of their respective group-stage finales.
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Real Madrid activate €9m buyback clause to reclaim Nico Páz from Como
Real Madrid are set to formally trigger their €9m buyback clause for 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Páz, returning him from Como to the Bernabéu ahead of the 2026-27 season despite the player's reported preference to stay in Italy.
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Atlético refuse to sell Álvarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid, leaving €500m clause as only exit
Atlético Madrid have categorically blocked Julián Álvarez from joining either Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, despite the Argentine striker submitting a formal transfer request. His €500m release clause remains the only contractual route out, with Atlético also threatening a FIFA complaint over Barcelona's alleged improper approach.
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Saliba reveals Arsenal pushed him toward Newcastle or Palace before Marseille loan transformed his career
William Saliba has disclosed that Arsenal urged him to join Newcastle United or Crystal Palace when he fell out of favour, but he refused and instead chose a loan spell at Marseille that revived his career and earned him a France debut.
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Palmer shrugs off England World Cup snub: 'I'm not crying over a decision you can't change'
Cole Palmer has responded publicly to his omission from Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup, saying he is at peace with the call after an injury-disrupted season at Chelsea cost him his place.
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Sheffield United eyeing Kalvin Phillips loan as City seek end to £45m transfer saga
Kalvin Phillips has played just 16 league games for Manchester City since his £45m arrival in 2022, and another loan exit looks likely this summer, with Sheffield United among the clubs interested in the struggling midfielder.
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Tori Penso becomes only second woman to referee a men's World Cup match as Ecuador face Germany
American official Tori Penso makes history by taking charge of Ecuador vs Germany at World Cup 2026, becoming only the second female referee of a men's World Cup fixture. Germany are already through as Group E winners; Ecuador must win to keep their knockout hopes alive.
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