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Klopp fires back at Van der Vaart after 'Boeing 747' dig at Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp has publicly dismissed Rafael van der Vaart's criticism of Virgil van Dijk, saying the former Tottenham midfielder's opinion is 'not that important' after Van der Vaart likened the Netherlands captain's movement to a Boeing 747 following a 2-2 draw with Japan.
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Chelsea dismiss Wirtz transfer talk despite Alonso's history with Liverpool star
Chelsea have rubbished reports they are monitoring Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz, shutting down speculation of a reunion with new manager Xabi Alonso, who coached the German at Bayer Leverkusen.
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Real Madrid denies any contact with Olise to protect itself from FIFA regulations
Real Madrid has issued an unusual statement denying any contact, direct or indirect, with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The move is driven by FIFA transfer regulations governing approaches to players under contract, though it does not necessarily close the door on the matter.
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Beckham's World Cup ad blitz set to earn England icon £19m in endorsements
Sir David Beckham, who never reached a World Cup final during his 115-cap England career, is projected to earn £19 million from tournament endorsements including Adidas, McDonald's, Lay's, and Bank of America.
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Costil slams Ronaldo as "more of a burden than anything else" for Portugal at World Cup
After Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup opener, former goalkeeper Benoît Costil harshly criticized Cristiano Ronaldo, arguing that Gonçalo Ramos would do "more and better" in his place.
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Real Madrid deny Olise contact but analysts say the door stays open
Real Madrid have officially denied making contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise or his representatives, but analysts note the statement rules out tapping-up rather than future pursuit — and Bayern's hierarchy insist their 2030-contracted star is not for sale.
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Malang Sarr too expensive: OM's defensive target slips away
As Olympique de Marseille prepares for a possible departure of Nayef Aguerd, hampered by injuries, the Malang Sarr option appears compromised: the former Chelsea player's salary demands exceed the club's capacity.
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Saliba plays World Cup with back on fire: "I'm not at 100%"
Arsenal defender admitted on Saturday that he has been suffering from back pain for several months and is not at 100% of his abilities, while acknowledging that his discomfort limits certain movements.
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French presenter apologises for calling Doku 'useless' over World Cup birth plan
France Pierron of Channel L'Equipe sparked backlash after criticising Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku's plan to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child, before issuing an apology on social media.
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Tottenham rule out Greenwood move as United's sell-on clause looms over £47m Marseille exit
Tottenham have confirmed they will not pursue Mason Greenwood despite his prolific form at Marseille, where he has scored 48 goals in 81 appearances. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause that would earn them a significant fee if the 24-year-old moves on this summer.
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Iran manager blasts World Cup rivals for silence over US travel restrictions
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has publicly criticised all 47 other World Cup managers for ignoring his appeals for solidarity, after US authorities denied Iran permission to arrive in Los Angeles more than 16 hours before their Group G clash with Belgium.
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Iran coach slams inconsistent US restrictions as World Cup training cut short before Belgium clash
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised US authorities for applying travel and training restrictions inconsistently across Group G matches, leaving his side with less than 16 hours to prepare for their World Cup fixture against Belgium.
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Newcastle reject Tottenham's £80m Tonali bid as Man City weigh £100m move
Tottenham have had an £80 million offer for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali turned down, with the club holding firm on a £100 million asking price. Manchester City are also monitoring the 26-year-old Italy international as a separate target alongside Elliot Anderson.
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Verratti fined for administrative violations at Pescara
Italy's National Federal Court has sanctioned Marco Verratti, his wife Jessica Aidi and Pescara president Daniele Sebastiani for failing to meet transparency obligations linked to the former PSG midfielder's entry into the club's shareholding.
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Burn dons Stetson and cowboy boots for Ella Langley gig with Kane during World Cup downtime
Newcastle defender Dan Burn embraced the Texas spirit by wearing a cowboy hat and boots to an Ella Langley country music concert alongside Harry Kane and goalkeeper Jason Steele, after England were given a day off following their 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Le Graët reveals 48-hour rift that nearly strained his relationship with Deschamps
In an interview with Ouest-France, Noël Le Graët recounts how a quip about France's team composition cost the former FFF president forty-eight hours of tension with Didier Deschamps.
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Dan Burn reveals World Cup final dream after scoring in Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph
Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who headed the opening goal as United beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final, says he dreams of repeating the feat on the biggest stage — scoring a winner for England in a World Cup final.
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Bielsa condemns World Cup hydration breaks as a damaging 'change of culture' for football
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has sharply criticised FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing the stoppages split football into four quarters and strip the game of its defining characteristics.
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Summerville's World Cup brilliance could push his £50m price beyond Manchester United's reach
Crysencio Summerville has scored twice and added an assist in his first two appearances for the Netherlands at the World Cup, with PSG now entering the race and West Ham free to drive up his asking price beyond the £50m figure already in circulation.
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Egypt coach Hassan dismisses Salah rift rumours after captain's surprise substitution in World Cup draw with Belgium
Hossam Hassan has denied any falling-out with Mohamed Salah after substituting the Egypt captain in the 76th minute of a 1-1 World Cup group-stage draw with Belgium. Salah had provided the assist for Egypt's goal before being replaced by teenage Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim.
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