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3-0 Defeat to Argentina: Algeria Drops Four Places in FIFA Rankings
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick, Algeria loses eleven points in the FIFA rankings and falls to 32nd place worldwide, dropping out of Africa's top five.
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Pulisic in injury doubt as USA host Australia in crucial World Cup Group D clash
Christian Pulisic faces a race to be fit after sustaining a leg injury against Paraguay, as the United States host Australia in Seattle in a World Cup Group D match where a win would all but secure a place in the last 32 for either side.
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Liverpool rule out Van de Ven move as Tottenham insist defender is not for sale
Liverpool have decided against pursuing Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven this summer, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who also ruled out a move from Barcelona despite reports of formal approaches from both clubs.
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Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Updates from Old Trafford
The latest Manchester United transfer news and match updates from Old Trafford, covering squad moves, results, and analysis from the Premier League season.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea visit Anfield as Premier League fixtures hand Liverpool a reunion date
The 2026/27 Premier League fixture list confirms Liverpool will host Xabi Alonso's Chelsea on May 1, with the first meeting at Stamford Bridge on December 5. It will also mark the first managerial clash between Alonso and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, childhood friends who once played in the same youth team.
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Shearer tells Carrick not to bother convincing Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Alan Shearer believes Marcus Rashford has no desire to return to Manchester United after his Barcelona loan, urging new manager Michael Carrick not to waste time trying to persuade the 28-year-old striker to remain at Old Trafford.
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Renard named emergency coach in Tunisia, Verdez launches scathing attack on RTL
Called in after Tunisia's 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard faces fierce criticism from journalist Gilles Verdez, who says he has "no respect" for the new coach.
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Switzerland's Yakin admits timing substitutes around hydration breaks in 4-1 rout of Bosnia
Murat Yakin has openly admitted he delayed his triple substitution until the second-half hydration break against Bosnia & Herzegovina, saying it stopped opponents reacting. Switzerland scored four times in the final 16 minutes to win 4-1.
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Iran to file official Fifa complaint over 'oppressive' US travel restrictions at World Cup 2026
Iran's Football Federation will lodge a formal complaint with Fifa after US authorities denied the team permission to arrive more than one day before each match, forcing them to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, despite playing all three group games on American soil.
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Bellingham fronts England media after World Cup opener to silence Euro 2024 critics
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in their 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium and then stepped up to face the press — a deliberate contrast to his media silence at Euro 2024, which Gary Neville and Ian Wright both praised.
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Carrick handed favourable Premier League opener as United target first title in years
Manchester United's 2026/27 Premier League season begins with back-to-back fixtures against newly promoted Hull City and Ipswich Town, offering Michael Carrick an ideal platform to launch a title challenge after CEO Omar Berrada publicly set winning the league as the club's near-term ambition.
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Shearer urges Carrick not to bother convincing Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Alan Shearer believes Marcus Rashford has no desire to return to Manchester United despite completing his Barcelona loan, and has advised new manager Michael Carrick against trying to persuade him to stay.
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Argentine TV presenter resigns after falsely announcing Messi's father's death
Florencia Peña, presenter at Luzu TV channel, announced live the death of Jorge Messi, Lionel's father. The information was false. After the family's denials and the channel's sanctions, she apologized and resigned.
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Arsenal favourites to retain Premier League as City and United eye resurgence in 2026/27
Arsenal are priced at 6/4 to retain the Premier League title in 2026/27, with Manchester City second favourites at 5/2 despite major summer departures, and a resurgent Manchester United fourth at 13/2 following their third-place finish under Michael Carrick.
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Henry backtracks on Ronaldo criticism: "He can never be a problem for a team"
A day after criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup, Thierry Henry softened his stance, stating that the Portuguese star remains "a solution" for his team.
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Olise starts as number 10, Dembélé moved to right wing against Iraq
Decisive after coming on as a substitute against Senegal (3-1), Michael Olise will start as number 10 against Iraq on Monday evening, replacing Ousmane Dembélé, who disappointed in France's opening group match.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in first-ever World Cup win
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a double leg fracture — breaking both his tibia and fibula — after a red-card challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo in the 53rd minute of Canada's historic 6-0 victory in Vancouver. Kone will undergo surgery and was visited in the dressing room by Madibo, who apologised before the midfielder was taken to hospital.
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Iraola's Liverpool begin 2026-27 Premier League season at Newcastle without Salah
Andoni Iraola takes charge of Liverpool for the first time at Newcastle United on 23 August 2026, opening a season that also brings Merseyside derby clashes, blockbuster home games against City and Arsenal, and life without Mohamed Salah.
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Arsenal open 2026-27 title defence against Coventry as Premier League fixtures released
Arsenal will host Championship winners Coventry City on Friday 21 August to begin their Premier League title defence, ending a 22-year wait for the crown. Manchester United face Hull City, while Liverpool's new boss Andoni Iraola opens at Newcastle.
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Arsenal open 2026-27 Premier League title defence at home against promoted Coventry
Arsenal begin their defence of a first Premier League title in 22 years when they host newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday 21 August. Key fixtures include trips to Anfield and Aston Villa, plus home clashes with Manchester City and Tottenham.
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