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Manchester United withdraw from EFL Trophy to prioritise academy development
Manchester United have pulled out of the EFL Trophy and the National League Cup for the 2025/26 season, with academy chiefs opting to reduce the games programme and create more first-team training opportunities for their best young players.
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Mourinho eyes Arsenal's Hincapie as fifth Real Madrid signing in rapid rebuild
Jose Mourinho has already brought four players to Real Madrid for a combined £68m since his return to the Bernabeu, and ESPN report the club have now made an enquiry for Arsenal's Piero Hincapie.
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Scholes privately warned Martinez that Ronaldo would become a Portugal problem at the World Cup
Paul Scholes has revealed he told Roberto Martinez off-camera that Cristiano Ronaldo would be a problem for Portugal, a concern that has intensified after Ronaldo's goalless, 25-touch performance in their opening World Cup draw with DR Congo.
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Liverpool join United and Spurs in £85m race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes
Fabrizio Romano has revealed Liverpool made a call to West Ham two weeks ago to enquire about Mateus Fernandes, who is valued at more than £85million and has long been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham.
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Maguire reveals Man United GPS-track players through extended summer break
Harry Maguire has lifted the lid on Manchester United's off-season monitoring programme, disclosing that the club sends players structured training schedules and GPS trackers to maintain fitness levels. The defender, omitted from England's World Cup squad, is enjoying his longest break since making his international debut.
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Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist remarks on live World Cup broadcast
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic claimed 'Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes' during live World Cup coverage on Serbian broadcaster RTS, prompting apologies from both Bogdanovic and the network.
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2026 World Cup: France, Argentina, United States among six teams already qualified
After two group-stage matches, six nations have already secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan are already eliminated.
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Walcott admits 17-year-old self should never have gone to the 2006 World Cup
Theo Walcott has revealed he believes Sven-Göran Eriksson should not have selected him for England's 2006 World Cup squad, saying it was 'too much, too soon' for a teenager who had yet to make a single Premier League appearance.
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Nike x Palace England pre-match shirt restocked in all sizes ahead of Ghana World Cup clash
The Nike x Palace England pre-match top, which sold out within minutes of its launch, is back in stock at Kitbag in men's, women's and kids' sizes ahead of England's World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana on 23 June.
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Rashford World Cup cameo sharpens £40m United exit as Spurs and Bayern circle
Marcus Rashford's composed substitute appearance for England against Croatia has intensified interest from Tottenham and Bayern Munich, with Manchester United targeting a £40m sale after Barcelona let his loan option expire.
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Astrologer predicts Saka will 'suffer' as England face Ghana in World Cup 2026
Astrologer Inbaal Honigman has forecast that Bukayo Saka could lose confidence during the knockout stages due to Mercury retrograde, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are tipped to shine as England take on Ghana.
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Mahrez makes African World Cup history, 46 years after Roger Milla
At 35, Riyad Mahrez became the oldest African player to provide an assist at the World Cup since Roger Milla in 1990, during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel says mandatory World Cup hydration breaks are stripping football of its identity
England manager Thomas Tuchel has criticised FIFA's compulsory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they fracture matches into four quarters and erode the momentum that defines the game.
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Doku returns to Belgium squad after birth of his son, available for New Zealand clash
Jeremy Doku left the Belgium camp during the 2026 World Cup to attend his wife's labour in London. The Manchester City winger will rejoin the squad in Seattle on Tuesday and will be available for Friday's decisive group-stage match against New Zealand.
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Maguire reveals Man United GPS-track players on holiday as pre-season date confirmed
Harry Maguire has lifted the lid on Manchester United's off-season fitness monitoring, revealing the club sends players GPS trackers and detailed training schedules during their break. The defender returns for pre-season on July 8 under new head coach Michael Carrick.
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Martinez concedes Portugal's 'frustration' as Ronaldo starter debate intensifies at World Cup
Roberto Martinez has acknowledged a 'feeling of frustration' after Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, with questions mounting over whether a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo should continue to lead the line.
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Liverpool make fresh move for Barcola as PSG star signals openness to Anfield switch
Liverpool have submitted a new approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, who is reportedly tempted by a move to Anfield. PSG are willing to let him leave if he requests a transfer, though manager Luis Enrique has publicly insisted he wants to keep the France international.
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Leeds table £20m bid for Shea Charles to complicate Manchester United's midfield pursuit
Leeds United have submitted a £20m offer for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, a reported Manchester United target, though Southampton have rejected the bid and are holding out for more money.
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Tearful Casemiro and wife reflect on 'difficult decision' to leave Manchester United after four years
Casemiro broke down in tears alongside his wife Anna in a farewell video released by Manchester United, as the Brazilian midfielder departed Old Trafford after four years, 160 appearances, and two trophies. He has since agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer.
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Ligue 2 player in brain death after drowning in Rhône river
A young professional footballer from Ligue 2 is in a state of brain death after drowning in the Rhône river on Monday in Caluire-et-Cuire, near Lyon. His two swimming companions were successfully resuscitated by emergency services.
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