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Obi loan exit eyed, Lacey primes for audition and Arsenal close in on Monga
Manchester United's academy players are preparing for pre-season, with Chido Obi's future uncertain as a European loan is considered the best path forward. Meanwhile, Shea Lacey is training in Marbella ahead of a push for first-team minutes, and Arsenal are in formal talks to sign Leicester's Jeremy Monga.
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Wolves open 2026-27 Championship season at home as West Ham and Burnley clash on opening weekend
The EFL has released its 2026-27 fixture list, with relegated Wolves hosting Blackburn in a Friday-night opener on August 14. West Ham, returning to the second tier for the first time in 14 years, face Burnley at Turf Moor the following Sunday.
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Neymar echoes Hamilton's 'Remember Who You Are' after ending 981-day Brazil exile at World Cup
Neymar Jr returned to the Brazil squad after 981 days out with a torn ACL, coming off the bench against Scotland in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. He marked the moment by posting Lewis Hamilton's post-Ferrari-win mantra on Instagram — and Hamilton replied.
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Seedorf reveals Ronaldo Nazario lured him to Inter and away from Manchester United twice
Clarence Seedorf has explained why he turned down Manchester United on two separate occasions, admitting the chance to play alongside Ronaldo Nazario at Inter Milan was simply too good to refuse.
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Kenzo Kies, 21, dies after drowning in Rhone River as Lyon and Saint-Etienne mourn
Former Lyon and Saint-Etienne academy striker Kenzo Kies has died at 21 after being dragged under by a powerful current in the Rhone River on June 22, during a heatwave that pushed temperatures to 40C in France.
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Beckham sums up England's Ghana stalemate with blunt nine-word verdict
David Beckham distilled England's frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup into nine words, reportedly telling actor Kit Harington before kick-off that Ghana would make it a tough night — and he was proved right.
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Wolves host Blackburn to open 2026-27 Championship season as full fixtures released
The EFL has published all 552 fixtures for the 2026-27 Championship campaign. Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the season against Blackburn Rovers on August 14, while relegated Premier League sides Burnley and West Ham meet on the opening weekend.
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Iran accuse US officials of detaining Taremi and delaying World Cup travel to Seattle
Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held by US officials during Iran's journey to Seattle for their World Cup group match against Egypt, delaying the squad's departure by 25 minutes, the Iranian Football Federation confirmed.
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Bellingham speaks fluent Spanish at World Cup press conference after FIFA reverses language ban
Jude Bellingham showcased his Spanish skills in the mixed zone after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, following FIFA's reversal of a rule that had barred players and journalists from using the language at official World Cup media events.
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Manchester United's proposed 100,000-seat stadium could cost well over £2bn, finance expert warns
Football finance expert Stefan Borson has cautioned that Manchester United's planned 100,000-seat stadium could exceed £2billion, warning that soaring interest rates and the club's existing debt pile of over £1billion make the project highly risky.
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McCann tells BBC colleague to 'stick to egg chasing' in live radio row after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Brazil
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann clashed furiously with BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English on live radio after Scotland's 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil in Miami, accusing English of being 'bang out of order' for writing off the squad.
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Owen urges calm after England's goalless draw with Ghana at World Cup
Michael Owen has pushed back against the wave of negativity following England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the camp retains a positive outlook with four points from two games and Panama still to play.
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Cunha scores third World Cup goal as Brazil crush Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha netted his third goal of the tournament as Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, with the Manchester United forward drawing widespread praise from the Brazilian press.
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Klopp walks out of interview after being asked about Schweinsteiger's 'African football' remarks
Jürgen Klopp abruptly ended a press huddle in New York on Wednesday after a Deutsche Welle journalist asked him to respond to Bastian Schweinsteiger's widely criticised description of Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild'.
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Alvarez eyes Atletico exit after Real Madrid's £130m bid, handing City a windfall
Julian Alvarez has admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid following the World Cup, with Real Madrid having already submitted a £130m bid. A sale at that price would trigger a sell-on clause worth up to £7m for former club Manchester City.
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Scotland cling to World Cup last-32 hope despite 3-0 Brazil defeat and -3 goal difference
Scotland finished third in Group C after losses to Brazil and Morocco were offset by their win over Haiti. They currently sit seventh among third-placed teams, with eight of 12 advancing — and several results across other groups could yet carry them through.
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Cunha nets third World Cup goal as Brazil down Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha scored his third goal of the tournament as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C. Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay was Scotland's brightest spark but could not prevent the defeat.
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Netherlands, Japan and Sweden's routes to the World Cup 2026 last-32 from Group F
Netherlands lead Group F on goal difference with four points, level with Japan, while Sweden sit one point back. Tunisia are already eliminated, leaving three teams to contest two guaranteed spots — plus a potential third-place berth — in the final round.
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Rice shrugs off dead leg to stay available as Rashford hamstring scare adds to England's World Cup injury concerns
Declan Rice is set to be fit for England's decisive World Cup Group L clash against Panama after overcoming a dead leg, though Thomas Tuchel faces a selection dilemma with Marcus Rashford and Reece James also managing hamstring issues.
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Ronaldo laughs off pay-rise plea from journalists after taking stake in streaming firm
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a share in LiveModeTV Portugal, a streaming enterprise broadcasting World Cup matches on YouTube. The Al Nassr forward was in good spirits after Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, joking with two journalists who cheekily asked for a raise and a supercar.
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