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UAE's Omar Al Ali to referee New Zealand vs Egypt in his first World Cup match
Omar Al Ali, a 38-year-old official from the United Arab Emirates, will take charge of New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver — his first-ever World Cup game. The Group G clash is finely poised, with both sides yet to win after their opening fixtures.
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Watkins embraces England super-sub role and admits he cannot play like Harry Kane
Ollie Watkins says every squad member is 'crucial' to England's World Cup campaign and has acknowledged Harry Kane's unique qualities while insisting he will stick to his own strengths when called upon off the bench.
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Leipzig reject €100m Liverpool bid for Diomandé as PSG faces transfer auction
After another decisive performance with Ivory Coast at the World Cup, Yan Diomandé is attracting major interest. Leipzig has rejected a €100 million offer from Liverpool, setting the bar very high for PSG and other suitors.
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Iran anthem booed and banned flag flown defiantly as exiles pack LA stadium for Belgium clash
Iran's national anthem was drowned out by sustained jeering at Los Angeles Stadium ahead of their World Cup group match against Belgium, with the pre-revolution Shir o Khorshid flag — banned by FIFA — prominently displayed throughout the crowd.
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Espen Eskas to referee Uruguay vs Cape Verde at World Cup 2026 in Miami
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Uruguay's World Cup 2026 group-stage clash against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, assisted by compatriots Jan Erik Engan and Isaak Bashevkin on the lines.
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Liverpool reject Inter's second £21m bid for Curtis Jones, £14m short of asking price
Liverpool have turned down a second offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, with the Serie A club's £21m bid falling well short of the Reds' £35m valuation. Sporting director Richard Hughes is said to have little appetite for further talks after Inter indicated they would not exceed £21.7m.
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Yamal's World Cup debut goal sparks Spain's 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain crushed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two more to erase the memory of a shock opening draw against Cape Verde.
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Muller urges Bayern to hijack Man United's pursuit of £43m Freiburg midfielder Manzambi
Thomas Muller has publicly called on Bayern Munich to sign Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, a 20-year-old midfielder linked with Manchester United, after the Switzerland international scored twice against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup.
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Putellas '100% confident' Spain's men can still win World Cup after Cape Verde stalemate
Alexia Putellas has backed Spain's men's team to recover from their 0-0 opening draw against Cape Verde and lift the 2026 World Cup, insisting it is too early to judge a side she believes will improve as the tournament progresses.
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L'Équipe distances itself from France Pierron's controversial remarks about Doku's child birth
Presenter France Pierron sparked outrage by criticizing Jérémy Doku's decision to leave the Belgian national team to attend his child's birth. L'Équipe's management issued a statement to distance itself from these comments.
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Dario Herrera named referee for Belgium vs Iran at World Cup 2026 Group G clash
Argentinian official Dario Herrera will take charge of Belgium vs Iran at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, his first World Cup match as the lead referee. He is joined by fellow Argentinians Cristian Navarro and Gabriel Chade as assistants.
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Keane and Vieira reunite in ITV studio as Belgium face Iran at World Cup 2026
Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira join Emma Hayes and host Mark Pougatch in the ITV studio for Belgium vs Iran in Group G. Joe Speight commentates, with Lucy Ward alongside him as co-commentator.
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Yamal opens World Cup account as Spain dismantle Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta
Lamine Yamal scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start as Spain swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding a quickfire double to move the European champions to the top of Group H.
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Iran's national anthem booed for second time at World Cup as protests surround Belgium clash
Crowds at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles jeered Iran's national anthem ahead of their Group G match against Belgium, repeating the hostile reception from their opening 2-2 draw with New Zealand as political tensions continue to overshadow the team's tournament.
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Bergvall pushes for Tottenham exit as Spurs chase Tonali and Mateus Fernandes
Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave this summer, just two years after joining from Djurgarden for £8.5m. The 20-year-old Sweden international, valued at around £52m, is seeking a new challenge while Spurs simultaneously pursue Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
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Rice reveals he managed hamstring injury since Christmas amid 'obscene' 63-game season
Declan Rice has disclosed he played through neural hamstring pain from January onwards, having featured 63 times for Arsenal and England this season. The midfielder was substituted as a precaution in England's 4-2 win over Croatia but expects to start against Ghana on 23 June.
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Ashley Cole resigns from Cesena after one win in eight games as debut manager
Ashley Cole has left Italian Serie B club Cesena after just eight games in charge, winning only once. The former England left-back was appointed in March but departs with the club finishing 11th, short of the play-off place he was brought in to secure.
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Lamine Yamal scores in 10 minutes as Spain crushes Saudi Arabia 4-0
Back in the starting lineup for the first time at the World Cup, Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute. Spain won 4-0 and tops its group.
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Chalobah reveals Tuchel's Times Square text that cut his New York holiday short for World Cup
Trevoh Chalobah was sightseeing in Times Square when Thomas Tuchel sent him a text asking for a call — a message he missed for two hours. The Chelsea defender had to scramble for emergency kit after giving away his boots in a fan giveaway before flying to join England's World Cup squad.
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Yamal opens World Cup account as Spain demolish Saudi Arabia 4-0 to revive Group H campaign
Spain bounced back from a shock draw with Cape Verde by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their World Cup Group H opener, with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal netting a brace inside the first half.
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