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Haaland brace sends Norway into last 32 as fans march on royal palace to wake the king
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds, sparking overnight street celebrations in Oslo that ended with hundreds of fans marching to the royal palace.
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Manchester United withdraw youth team from two cups to prioritise UEFA Youth League return
Manchester United have pulled their development side out of the EFL Trophy and National League Cup for 2026-27, with the club's Champions League qualification opening the door to UEFA Youth League participation and a sharper focus on individual player development.
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Barnes urges Iraola to avoid Bournemouth raid as Liverpool eye Diomande and Barcola
Liverpool legend John Barnes has warned new manager Andoni Iraola against signing players from his former club Bournemouth, dismissing linked midfielder Alex Scott as unnecessary. The Reds have already secured Victor Munoz for £34m but had an £86m bid for Yan Diomande rejected by RB Leipzig.
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England third favourites for World Cup 2026 as Tuchel's side target first title since 1966
England are priced at 13/2 with leading bookmakers to win the 2026 World Cup, placing them joint third in the outright market behind France at 4/1 and Spain at 11/2. Harry Kane is the 6/1 favourite for the Golden Boot after scoring twice against Croatia.
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Alvarez's push to leave Atletico could earn Man City up to £7m via sell-on clause
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer after Real Madrid submitted a £130m bid. Manchester City, who sold the Argentine in 2024, stand to receive between £4m and £7m through a sell-on clause inserted into the original deal.
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Giroud divides viewers as BBC faces mounting calls to drop pundit mid-World Cup
Olivier Giroud has become a lightning rod for criticism during the BBC's World Cup 2026 coverage, with a vocal section of viewers demanding the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker be dropped from the broadcaster's pundit panel.
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De Gea tells Fiorentina he will only leave Serie A for Manchester United return
David de Gea has made clear that Manchester United is the only club he would leave Fiorentina for this summer, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, with La Viola reportedly ready to listen to offers for the 35-year-old.
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Alvarez confirms he wants Atletico exit as Barcelona close in on £100m star
Julian Alvarez has publicly admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, telling ESPN after Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria that 'a transfer is the best option'. Barcelona are reported to be his most likely destination.
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Haaland breaks Norway's World Cup scoring record with brace to sink Senegal
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey to advance from Group I, making him his country's all-time leading World Cup scorer with four goals.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left Man Utd if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has revealed that Kobbie Mainoo would likely have departed Manchester United had Ruben Amorim remained manager, after the midfielder was frozen out of the starting XI and even deployed as a striker during the Portuguese coach's troubled tenure.
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Rute Cardoso shares Diogo Jota's wedding speech on their first anniversary
Rute Cardoso, widow of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, shared a video of his moving wedding speech on what would have been their first anniversary. Jota died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, on July 3, 2025, less than two weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart.
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Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal's flat 1-1 draw with DR Congo in World Cup opener
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has pushed back against what he called 'unfair and unjust' criticism of his squad following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Ronaldo's subdued display — 25 touches, two wayward shots — drawing the sharpest scrutiny.
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Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Portugal vs Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026
Jalal Jayed, a FIFA-listed referee since 2019, will take charge of Portugal's Group K clash with Uzbekistan in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing a record-breaking goal at a sixth World Cup tournament.
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England's potential World Cup 2026 path: Brazil, Spain and Argentina could all await Tuchel's side
England opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and face Ghana next in Group L. Their route through the knockout stages could pit them against Brazil, Spain, the United States, or Argentina depending on where they finish in the group.
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Tartan Army marches through Miami as thousands of Scotland fans take over the city
Thousands of Scotland supporters paraded through Miami on Monday, marching in kilts and cone hats from Little Havana to LoanDepot Park for a Marlins baseball game — drawing cheers from locals who joined in with Scotland chants.
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From £227k a week to £597 in the bank: Asamoah Gyan's dramatic financial collapse
Asamoah Gyan, once the eighth-best-paid footballer in the world during his time at Shanghai SIPG, admitted in 2018 that his bank account held just £597 after months without pay, a divorce battle, and the loss of multiple assets.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left United if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has claimed Kobbie Mainoo would have been sold had Ruben Amorim remained Manchester United manager, revealing the Portuguese coach saw no clear role for the academy graduate before his January sacking.
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MP takes FIFA to Parliament after England fan barred from World Cup over submarine on badge
Barrow fan John Little was stopped from bringing a St George's Cross flag into England's World Cup opener against Croatia because it featured his club's crest — which includes a submarine. Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham has since tabled a motion in the House of Commons demanding FIFA reconsider.
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Martínez refuses to confirm Ronaldo's place after Portugal's opening draw with Congo
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez declined to reveal whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan, following the 41-year-old's ineffective display — including several missed chances — in a 1-1 draw with Congo.
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Maresca appointment set to make Man City academy a magnet for ambitious coaches
Enzo Maresca's imminent arrival as Manchester City manager is expected to strengthen the club's academy recruitment, with his own rise from City's Under-21s to the Etihad hot seat serving as a compelling case study for coaches with senior ambitions.
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