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Man United eye £50m Summerville as Rashford's Barcelona move collapses
Manchester United are targeting West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a long-term Rashford replacement, with the £50m deal contingent on the relegated Hammers first securing their own signing. Rashford's permanent move to Barcelona has fallen through, leaving his future unresolved.
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Tottenham pause sporting director search as Venkatesham calls last season 'unacceptable'
Spurs have shelved plans to appoint a new sporting director until after the summer transfer window closes, with CEO Vinai Venkatesham insisting the club has confidence in Johan Lange, Roberto De Zerbi and new director of football operations Rafi Moersen to lead recruitment.
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Queiroz accuses VAR of 'going for a coffee' as England escape red card and penalty in Ghana draw
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz branded England 'very lucky' after Jordan Pickford avoided a red card for a collision outside the box and Ezri Konsa escaped a penalty call for a clumsy challenge on Prince Adu in a 0-0 draw in Boston.
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Bellingham in half-time bust-up with Ghana boss Queiroz as England are held to 0-0 draw
Jude Bellingham had to be pulled away by team-mate Morgan Rogers after exchanging words with Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz at half-time of England's 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Boston. Queiroz said a word was used that could 'create a little bit of fire' but called it 'nothing special'.
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International media savage England after Tuchel's side held by Ghana at World Cup 2026
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second World Cup 2026 group game, with German and Spanish media drawing unflattering comparisons to the Southgate era after Bellingham, Kane and Gordon all failed to deliver.
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United target Summerville in £50m deal as Rashford's Barcelona dream collapses
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a potential Marcus Rashford replacement, with a £50m move dependent on West Ham first securing a winger of their own from Brighton.
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England held to drab 0-0 by Ghana as Queiroz accuses VAR of 'going for a coffee'
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a goalless World Cup Group L draw, with Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz accusing VAR of being 'on vacation' after two incidents involving Jordan Pickford and Ezri Konsa went unpunished.
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Bellingham rejects Player of the Match award after England's goalless draw with Ghana
Jude Bellingham won the FIFA Player of the Match award in England's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana in Boston but publicly insisted a Ghanaian defender deserved it more, admitting he could not get into the game.
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Scotland face Brazil as six World Cup 2026 group-stage deciders kick off today
Six simultaneous group-stage finales take place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, including Scotland vs Brazil in Miami and Morocco vs Haiti in Atlanta, with all Group A, B, and C standings set to be decided.
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Arsenal chase Julian Alvarez and Morgan Rogers as Spurs seal Van Hecke in £52m deal
Arsenal are pursuing both Julian Alvarez and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers this summer, while Tottenham have completed a £52m signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton and added Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers.
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South Korea, South Africa and Czech Republic's World Cup 2026 Group A qualification scenarios explained
Mexico have already secured top spot in Group A, leaving South Korea, South Africa and Czech Republic all fighting for the remaining two knockout places heading into the final round of fixtures.
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How severe weather could revive the 'Disgrace of Gijón' at the 2026 World Cup
FIFA's rule requiring simultaneous kick-offs in the final group-stage round — introduced after West Germany and Austria's infamous 1982 non-aggression pact — could be undermined by the United States' mandatory lightning-suspension laws, leaving one team knowing exactly what result it needs.
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Ronaldo scores in sixth World Cup as England draw blank against Ghana
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup editions as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0, while England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a fractious Group L clash that featured a half-time confrontation involving Jude Bellingham.
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Scotland fans flood Miami as Brazil clash looms and Ghana coach slams Bellingham spat
Scotland prepare to face Brazil in Miami in a decisive group-stage clash, while Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz hit out at the Djed Spence-Thomas Partey handshake incident following England's draw with Ghana on Tuesday.
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Kane reveals how Partey's man-marking strangled England in 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana
Harry Kane managed just three touches in the opposition box as Ghana's disciplined defensive shape, anchored by Thomas Partey's close attention on the England captain, frustrated the Three Lions in a goalless draw at World Cup 2026.
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Marsch drives Canada to brink of first World Cup knockout stage with win-or-bust clash against Switzerland
Jesse Marsch's Canada face Switzerland on Wednesday needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, after the American coach guided Les Rouges to a 6-0 victory over Qatar in their opening match.
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United ready to sell Ugarte at a loss as Leeds rival them for Southampton's Charles
Manchester United are willing to accept a financial hit on Manuel Ugarte this summer, with reports suggesting a sale below his £42.3m purchase price. Meanwhile, Leeds United have had a £20m bid rejected for Shea Charles, a midfielder also linked with Old Trafford.
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Rice limps through England's Ghana draw to raise World Cup fitness concerns
Declan Rice completed 90 minutes in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup but left the field hobbling, with a strapped left calf visible in the mixed zone. The Arsenal midfielder has now walked away gingerly from back-to-back games, though he insists the issue is manageable.
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Canada face Switzerland with knockout-stage history and home advantage on the line
Canada need only a draw against Switzerland on Wednesday to top Group B and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, remaining in Vancouver for their round-of-32 tie. Jesse Marsch's side arrive on the back of a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar.
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Liverpool free to sign Julian Brandt, the forward Klopp once chose Salah over
Julian Brandt is set to leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer, reviving Liverpool's long-standing interest in the German attacker that dates back to 2017, when Jurgen Klopp ultimately signed Mohamed Salah instead.
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