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DNCG threatens Girondins with exclusion after Sparta Capital failure
Without a buyer and unable to raise the 9 to 10 million euros required, Girondins de Bordeaux appeared alone before the DNCG appeals commission, which is expected to confirm their exclusion from national competitions.
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Bellingham backed Messi for Ballon d'Or despite Argentine's Kopa Trophy snub
Jude Bellingham publicly endorsed Lionel Messi for the 2023 Ballon d'Or even after Messi ranked him only third in the Kopa Trophy vote. The two now meet as World Cup semi-final opponents, with Messi leading the tournament's scoring charts on eight goals and Bellingham setting an England record with six.
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Manchester United sign Tielemans on five-year deal despite Ratcliffe's own warnings on long contracts
Manchester United have completed a £35m signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal keeping the 29-year-old Belgian until he is 34 — mirroring the type of long-term contract Sir Jim Ratcliffe previously criticised when United signed Casemiro.
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Karl Darlow signs for Manchester United to bolster Champions League goalkeeper depth
Manchester United have completed the free-transfer signing of Wales international Karl Darlow from Leeds United. The 35-year-old will serve as backup to first-choice Senne Lammens as United prepare for a return to the Champions League.
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Greenwood Departs for Fenerbahçe: Lorenzi Reveals Attacker Wanted to Leave OM 'As Soon As Possible'
OM sporting director Medhi Lorenzi broke his silence after Mason Greenwood's sale to Fenerbahçe for €39 million, stating the player himself requested his departure and that the market never validated valuations of €80–100 million.
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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline 20-minute World Cup 2026 final half-time show in New Jersey
FIFA's Super Bowl-inspired half-time show at the World Cup 2026 final on 19 July will run approximately 20 minutes, with Madonna, Shakira and BTS co-headlining alongside Justin Bieber, Burna Boy and Coldplay's Chris Martin as curator.
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Greenwood's £33.2m Fenerbahce move triggers £10.5m windfall for Manchester United
Mason Greenwood has completed a transfer from Marseille to Fenerbahce, activating a 40 per cent sell-on clause that nets Manchester United around £10.5m after a 20 per cent sub-clause sends £2.7m to Getafe.
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Aldi pulls Argentinian Malbec from shelves ahead of England's World Cup semi-final
Aldi has removed its popular Argentinian Malbec wine from store shelves on July 15, replacing it with a sign pledging solidarity ahead of England's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina. The lighthearted stunt has gone viral with over 15,000 likes on Instagram.
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Tevez refused to learn English because his uncle fought and suffered in the Falklands War
Carlos Tevez spent seven years playing in England but deliberately avoided learning the language, citing the lasting trauma his uncle endured after being called up to fight in the 1982 Falklands War.
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Mikel blames Ronaldo fans for Argentina-FIFA conspiracy theories ahead of England semi-final
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has dismissed claims that FIFA are favouring Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, attributing the narrative to Cristiano Ronaldo supporters on social media. England face Argentina in Miami on Wednesday in a World Cup semi-final.
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Lizarazu slams France after Spain defeat: "a huge individual collapse"
Eliminated in the World Cup 2026 semi-final by Spain (0-2), France faced criticism from Bixente Lizarazu, who highlighted the failures of Olise, Dembélé and Tchouaméni.
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Paraguayan senator mocks France's World Cup 2026 elimination, under investigation in Paris
Celeste Amarilla, already under investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office for racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé, posted mocking messages on X after France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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Argentina vice-president brands England 'usurping pirates' ahead of World Cup semi-final
Victoria Villarruel, Argentina's vice-president, inflamed tensions before Wednesday's World Cup semi-final by posting a fiery message on X invoking the Falklands conflict, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni distanced himself, calling any mix of sport and politics 'madness'.
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American referee Elfath to take charge of England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal
Ismail Elfath will officiate the World Cup 2026 semifinal between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, with the Moroccan-born American having a strong record in matches involving Lionel Messi.
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England vs Argentina semi-final to start on time despite Atlanta thunderstorm fears
Atlanta Stadium officials have confirmed England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina will kick off as scheduled at 8pm UK time on Wednesday, with the venue's retractable roof eliminating any weather-related delay risk.
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Mbappe falls short of Cafu's record as Spain end France's World Cup run in semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe missed the chance to become only the second player in history to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals after France were beaten by Spain in the semi-finals. Only Brazil legend Cafu, who played in the 1994, 1998 and 2002 finals, holds that distinction.
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Roma move could hand Manchester United £4.3m windfall from Garnacho sell-on clause
Chelsea are willing to listen to permanent offers for Alejandro Garnacho, valued at around £43m, with Roma emerging as serious suitors. A completed deal would trigger Manchester United's 10 per cent sell-on clause, netting the club approximately £4.3m.
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Manchester United eye cut-price Manu Koné deal to save £35m on Tchouaméni alternative
With Real Madrid unwilling to sell Aurélien Tchouaméni, Manchester United are turning their attention to Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a more affordable option to complete their midfield overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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L'Equipe hands three players a rating of two as French media savage World Cup semi-final exit
France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals drew fierce criticism from the national press, with L'Equipe awarding two-out-of-ten ratings to Michael Olise, Lucas Digne and Ousmane Dembele, while Kylian Mbappe received a three.
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Fabian Ruiz definitively displaces Pedri from Spain's starting XI ahead of World Cup final
Starting in place of Pedri for the second consecutive time against France (2-0), Fabian Ruiz delivered a masterful performance in the semi-final and appears to have definitively secured his place as left-centre midfielder for the final on July 19.
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