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How Manchester United's hunt for young talent is shaping their 'next Mbappe' strategy
Manchester United have made a deliberate shift toward signing elite youth talent rather than chasing marquee names, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's philosophy of finding 'the next Mbappe' now driving the club's recruitment approach under Ineos.
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Hakimi will not risk World Cup exclusion: Morocco will not go to Canada
Referred to trial for rape in France, Achraf Hakimi could have been denied entry to Canada, like Thomas Partey. But Morocco's geographical path in this World Cup rules out this scenario.
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Charlie Adam joins Robyn Cowen on BBC commentary for Tunisia vs Japan World Cup clash
Robyn Cowen leads BBC commentary for the World Cup Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan, with former Scotland international Charlie Adam serving as co-commentator. Tunisia must avoid defeat to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a heavy opening loss to Sweden.
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BBC and ITV confirm full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026
BBC Sport and ITV have named their complete broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Gary Lineker features among ITV's analysts, while Alan Shearer and Kelly Cates headline the BBC's coverage.
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Broadcasters explain why Ismael Kone's broken leg was never replayed at World Cup
Host Broadcast Services has revealed why no replays of Ismael Kone's broken leg were shown during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar, citing respect for the player and his family. The BBC also confirmed its highlights package was edited due to the injury's severity.
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Saha urges Man United to hijack Liverpool's £112m Yan Diomande pursuit this summer
Former United striker Louis Saha has called on his old club to move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, one of World Cup 2026's standout performers, as Liverpool are reportedly willing to pay £86m for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international.
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Yamal names Neymar as his idol, snubbing Messi and Ronaldo ahead of World Cup
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has revealed Neymar is his footballing idol, passing over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The 18-year-old Spain star could face the Brazilian later in the 2026 World Cup.
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Arsenal plot improved bid for Monga as Rogers incentive sharpens £100m pursuit
Arsenal are preparing a fresh offer for Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, 16, after an initial bid was rejected, while a new Premier League fixture development has added urgency to their pursuit of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
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How Ferguson snatched Ronaldo from under Liverpool's noses for £12m in 2003
Liverpool came within a handshake of signing Cristiano Ronaldo for just £4m in 2003, only for Sir Alex Ferguson to swoop and take the teenager to Old Trafford for £12.2m — leaving Reds boss Gerard Houllier and assistant Phil Thompson stunned.
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Istvan Kovacs named referee for Tunisia vs Japan at Club World Cup
Romanian official Istvan Kovacs will take charge of the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. The 41-year-old UEFA elite referee previously officiated the 2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves — a record for any 90-minute World Cup match since 1966 — as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, securing the tiny Caribbean nation's first point at a World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curaçao their first-ever World Cup point
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-breaking 15-save performance to hold Ecuador to a draw at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, securing the Caribbean nation's first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao historic draw against Ecuador at World Cup
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure a goalless draw against Ecuador at the World Cup, just days after the Caribbean nation's 7-1 defeat to Germany. Former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong also impressed before his withdrawal in the 76th minute.
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Dias urges Portugal unity after Ronaldo scrutiny follows World Cup opening draw
Rúben Dias has called for calm within Portugal's squad after their 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Kansas City drew widespread criticism, much of it aimed at 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo following another goalless World Cup display.
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Lineker jokes 'old habits' after accidentally presenting ITV's World Cup coverage
Gary Lineker, appearing as a pundit on ITV for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, briefly slipped into presenter mode before Laura Woods cut him off — a nod to his 26 years fronting BBC's Match of the Day.
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Royal Mail invites children to write letters to England and Scotland's World Cup squads
Royal Mail is encouraging children aged 4-17 across England and Scotland to send letters of support to their favourite players during the 2026 World Cup, with dedicated Freepost addresses set up for both nations.
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Ronaldinho signs with Serie C side Ravenna as playing return remains on the table
Ronaldinho has joined Italian third-tier club Ravenna more than a decade after his last professional appearance for Fluminense in 2015. Club vice-president Ariedo Braida initially ruled out a playing role but later refused to close the door on the 46-year-old featuring competitively.
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Schlotterbeck injury clouds Liverpool transfer pursuit after Germany's World Cup comeback
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid, left Germany's World Cup group-stage win over Ivory Coast at half-time with a suspected medial ligament problem. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said the outlook is 'not looking good'.
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Tuchel set to bench Saka again against Ghana as Achilles concern shapes England's World Cup plan
Thomas Tuchel has signalled Bukayo Saka will not start England's second World Cup group game against Ghana on Tuesday, with the manager carefully managing the Arsenal winger's Achilles tendinitis ahead of the knockout rounds.
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Gary Lineker's brief ITV appearance during Germany vs Ivory Coast leaves viewers baffled
Gary Lineker appeared on ITV's World Cup coverage ahead of Germany vs Ivory Coast but departed the studio before kick-off, leaving viewers confused after just 20 minutes on air.
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