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John Terry slams Chelsea for overlooking him as interim manager after Rosenior sacking
John Terry has hit out at Chelsea after the club appointed under-18s coach Calum McFarlane as interim manager for a second time this season, insisting no one at the club was more qualified — or more Chelsea — than him for the short-term role.
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Manchester United and Tottenham eye Sunderland's Brobbey after World Cup brace against Sweden
Brian Brobbey has attracted interest from Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Aston Villa after scoring twice in the Netherlands' 5-1 demolition of Sweden at the World Cup, adding to a seven-goal Premier League season with Sunderland.
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Mourinho reverses verdict on Schjelderup as Liverpool track Benfica winger at World Cup
Jose Mourinho has dramatically changed his assessment of Andreas Schjelderup after the 22-year-old Norwegian transformed his game at Benfica, with Liverpool, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Como all said to be monitoring him.
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Infantino defends hydration breaks and hints Fifa could make them permanent despite fan jeers
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has backed the controversial hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, suggesting they may boost player intensity and hinting the stoppages could become a permanent feature of future tournaments.
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Tottenham lead race to sign Mateus Fernandes in £85m deal as United step back
Tottenham Hotspur have held positive talks with relegated West Ham over a prospective £85m move for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, offering the 21-year-old a higher wage package than rival suitors Manchester United.
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FIFA moves to rewrite penalty shoot-out rules mid-World Cup after coin-toss controversy
FIFA is pushing to change how penalty shoot-outs are organised before the first World Cup 2026 knockout match on Sunday, scrapping the double coin toss in favour of a single draw that splits the two advantages between teams.
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Commentator loses World Cup credentials after expletive rant over Almiron's mouth-covering red card
Paraguayan broadcaster Jorge Chipi Vera has been stripped of his FIFA World Cup accreditation after calling referee and FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'thieves' live on air, following Miguel Almiron's controversial dismissal against Turkey.
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Manchester United secure key land parcel as new 100,000-seat stadium edges closer to reality
Manchester United have purchased a 25-acre site 350 metres from Old Trafford, previously owned by Indurent, giving the club the majority of land required for their planned 100,000-seat stadium. A realistic opening date is now before 2035.
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Atlético threaten FIFA complaint against Barcelona over alleged illegal approach for Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid have formally accused Barcelona of making unauthorised contact with Julián Álvarez and are threatening to file a complaint with FIFA's sporting justice bodies. The Argentine forward, 26, is under contract at Atlético until June 2030.
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Atlético block Barcelona move for Álvarez as Gyökeres swap deal with Arsenal takes shape
Atlético Madrid have ruled out selling Julián Álvarez to Barcelona and are pushing a swap-plus-cash structure with Arsenal worth €115-125m, centred on Viktor Gyökeres and a cash payment of up to €60m.
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Real Madrid open door to Tchouameni exit as Manchester United target midfield rebuild
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to sanction Aurelien Tchouameni's departure this summer, handing Manchester United a boost in their pursuit of the France international as they look to overhaul their midfield following Casemiro's exit.
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Gary O'Neil takes charge at Ipswich on three-year deal for Premier League return
Ipswich Town have appointed Gary O'Neil as manager on a three-year contract ahead of their return to the Premier League. The 43-year-old, previously in charge of Strasbourg, Wolves, and Bournemouth, succeeds Kieran McKenna, who left the club earlier this month.
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Arsenal accelerate £100m Rogers pursuit and hold talks over £60m Bouaddi deal
Arsenal are confident of beating Manchester United and Chelsea to Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers, with a fee approaching £100m expected. The Gunners have also held internal discussions over an approach for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around £60m.
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United eye Rashford-Fernandes double play as Tottenham complicate both deals
Manchester United are working to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes but face a potential Tottenham rival bid, while Spurs are also pursuing Marcus Rashford — a dynamic that could give United unexpected leverage in both negotiations.
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Doku confirms Belgium return after flying to London for birth of son Praise
Jeremy Doku will rejoin the Belgium squad in Seattle on Tuesday evening after dashing to London to witness the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday. The winger, who missed Belgium's 1-1 draw with Iran, is set to be available for Friday's decisive Group G clash with New Zealand.
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Rice dismisses fitness fears ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Declan Rice has brushed aside concerns over his hamstring injury, insisting his body is 'conditioned and built' for a long tournament after being substituted in the 70th minute of England's opening win over Croatia.
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Honduran referee Said Martinez to officiate England vs Ghana at the World Cup
Said Martinez, a 34-year-old Honduran referee, will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana — only his second World Cup match, after a controversial 1-1 draw between Qatar and Switzerland.
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Gattuso takes Lazio job two months after Italy's World Cup qualifying collapse
Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Lazio head coach, returning to club management just two months after stepping down as Italy national team boss following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Man United drop EFL Trophy and National League Cup to ease academy load after Champions League return
Manchester United have withdrawn from the EFL Trophy and National League Cup to manage their academy players' fixture burden, after the first team's Champions League qualification also brought the under-19s back into the UEFA Youth League for 2026-27.
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Real Madrid open to selling Tchouameni as Manchester United eye midfield overhaul
Real Madrid are willing to let Aurélien Tchouaméni leave the Santiago Bernabéu this summer, giving Manchester United a boost in their pursuit of the France international as they look to rebuild their midfield following Casemiro's departure.
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