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Kane calls Wonderwall celebration one of his best England moments after Croatia win
Harry Kane described the post-match scenes at the AT&T Stadium — England players and fans singing Oasis's Wonderwall together — as one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after the Three Lions' opening World Cup victory over Croatia.
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USA face Australia in Seattle with a World Cup knockout-stage berth on the line
The United States host Australia in Seattle needing a win to secure their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Australia arrive in confident form after a 2-0 opening victory over Turkiye, making Group D's second fixture a genuine contest.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup Group C with place in last 16 at stake
Scotland and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 Group C fixture with both sides eyeing progression. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time and venue.
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Felix Zwayer to referee USA vs Australia despite past match-fixing ban at World Cup 2026
Germany's Felix Zwayer will take charge of the United States vs Australia Group D clash at World Cup 2026, despite having served a six-month ban two decades ago after allegedly accepting a €300 bribe in a match-fixing scandal.
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Barcelona maintain daily contact with Álvarez as Real Madrid cool €500m pursuit
Real Madrid have stepped back from their pursuit of Julián Álvarez after Atlético rejected a €150m bid, pointing to the striker's €500m release clause. Barcelona, who Álvarez's camp have identified as his preferred destination, are maintaining daily contact with his representatives.
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City's £200m midfield pursuit of Tonali and Anderson could price United out of the market
Manchester United need a central midfielder after Casemiro's departure, but Manchester City are targeting the same two players — Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson — in a combined outlay that could reach £200m and drive up prices across the board.
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Demba Ba appointed sporting director of Le Havre, a homecoming for the former Senegalese international
Le Havre AC officially announced on Friday the arrival of Demba Ba as sporting director, replacing Mathieu Bodmer. The former Newcastle and Chelsea striker, who grew up in Le Havre, leaves Dunkerque after two seasons in Ligue 2.
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Lineker to appear as ITV pundit at World Cup despite Netflix alignment
Gary Lineker will feature as a pundit on ITV's World Cup coverage for Germany's Group E clash with Ivory Coast in Toronto, despite being aligned with Netflix through The Rest Is Football podcast during the tournament.
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Rejected by Lorient and Montpellier, Thauvin reveals he was chasing clubs that ignored him
In a documentary about RC Lens's season, Florian Thauvin recounts how Lorient and Montpellier turned him down before his return to France, after he ultimately scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists with the Sang et Or.
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Man City handed first home opener in a decade as 2026-27 Premier League fixtures confirmed
Manchester City will host Bournemouth at the Etihad on August 23 to open their 2026-27 Premier League campaign — their first home start in ten years. The schedule also confirms a September 12 derby trip to Old Trafford and a Boxing Day visit to Newcastle.
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Neuer demands Germany seal knockout spot early as Napoli chief eyes Lukaku and De Bruyne
Manuel Neuer has called on Germany to clinch a last-32 place against Ivory Coast after their 7-1 opening win over Curacao. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will attend Belgium's clash with Iran to assess the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
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High winds force ITV's World Cup panel off New York rooftop mid-broadcast
Laura Woods, Juan Mata, Karen Carney, and Patrick Vieira were forced to abandon their outdoor rooftop studio in New York after fierce winds disrupted their live coverage of Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina on 18 June.
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England face Azteca altitude threat if they advance past Ghana at World Cup 2026
England's potential knockout path at the 2026 World Cup has sharpened after Mexico sealed top spot in Group A, raising the prospect of a last-16 tie at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium. First, Thomas Tuchel's side must beat Ghana in Boston on Tuesday to secure top place in Group L.
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Criticized after moving from RMC to RTL, Jean Rességuié recounts the messages he received
A year after leaving RMC for RTL by activating his severance clause, commentator Jean Rességuié reveals he faced a wave of harsh criticism upon arriving at his new station, despite his departure from RMC being praised by many listeners.
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Arsenal linked with £69m Greenwood move as Tottenham rule out De Zerbi reunion
A report by French outlet L'Equipe claims Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Mason Greenwood, with Marseille open to selling the 24-year-old for around €80m to meet Financial Fair Play requirements. Tottenham, despite Roberto De Zerbi's connection to the player, have no interest.
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Kone vows to 'be back very soon' after broken leg mars Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Ismael Kone has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a broken leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar, promising teammates he will return. Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed players on the bench heard the bone snap during the 52nd-minute challenge.
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Hat-trick at 38: Messi equals Klose's World Cup record, Yamal hails him 'greatest player ever'
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick at age 38 in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, bringing his tournament tally to 16 goals — level with Miroslav Klose. Lamine Yamal immediately called him 'the greatest player in history'.
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Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges after Versailles appeal court rejects dismissal bid
Achraf Hakimi will face trial on rape charges after a Versailles appeal court ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed. The PSG and Morocco right-back, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, was originally charged in March 2023 following an alleged incident the previous month.
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Dias dismisses Thierry Henry's Ronaldo criticism as 'noise' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan test
Ruben Dias has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, calling outside criticism — including Thierry Henry's pointed analysis — mere 'noise' that the squad is tuning out.
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Kane reveals Beckham's voice note after equalling his 115 England caps record
Harry Kane matched David Beckham's record of 115 England caps and Gary Lineker's ten World Cup goals in the Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, with Beckham sending a personal voice note before and after the match to mark the milestone.
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