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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures revealed: Manchester United and City learn their opening schedules
The Premier League has released its full fixture list for the 2026/27 season. Michael Carrick's Manchester United and Enzo Maresca's expected Manchester City will now know their opening opponents as the new campaign takes shape.
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Seven Liverpool stars risk missing Premier League opener as World Cup deep runs loom
Andoni Iraola could be without up to seven first-team players for Liverpool's opening Premier League fixture on 22 August, with Van Dijk, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Wirtz, Mac Allister and Alisson all involved in World Cup campaigns.
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Ferdinand urges United to reverse Rashford exit as Baturina emerges as £43m World Cup target
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to reconsider selling Marcus Rashford after his strong form for Barcelona and England, while Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina has attracted United's interest following his goal against the Three Lions at the World Cup.
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Mexico become first nation into last 32 as Kone injury overshadows Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Co-hosts Mexico secured their place in the World Cup last 32 with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara, while Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 but were left anxious over a serious-looking injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
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Luca Zidane targeted online after errors against Messi's Argentina
Directly involved in two of Lionel Messi's three goals in Algeria's opening World Cup match, Luca Zidane has become the target of online mockery, reigniting debate over his legitimacy in the national team.
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Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Munoz with Real Madrid buy-back clause included
Liverpool are closing in on Osasuna forward Victor Munoz in a £34.7m deal that includes a buy-back clause for Real Madrid, after pipping Newcastle United to the 22-year-old's signature for the second successive summer.
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Newcastle's £60m sponsorship deal complicates Man City's pursuit of Sandro Tonali
Manchester City are targeting Sandro Tonali as a midfield option, but Newcastle United's new £60m front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with KNOX Hydration has eased the financial pressure that might have forced a sale.
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United's £40m Rashford price is a gentleman's agreement, not a release clause
Manchester United have set £40million as the price to sell Marcus Rashford permanently, but the figure is an informal understanding rather than a contractual release clause. Meanwhile, United are quietly waiting for West Ham's financial pressure to force a cheaper deal for Mateus Fernandes.
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Messi's hat-trick crushes Algeria, Zinedine Zidane heads to dressing room to support his son
Algeria suffered a nightmare start to the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-0 to Argentina in Kansas City with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. Zinedine Zidane, watching from the stands, reportedly went down to the dressing room to encourage his son Luca and rally the Algerian squad.
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Marsch walks away from Lopetegui after Canada's historic 6-0 rout of Qatar
Jesse Marsch refused to discuss Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui after a full-time altercation at the World Cup, as Canada secured their first-ever Finals victory with a 6-0 win — a result overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Ismael Kone.
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Ferdinand urges Man United to reverse Rashford exit as Baturina catches eye at World Cup
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to reconsider selling Marcus Rashford after the winger's strong form for Barcelona and England. Meanwhile, Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina has emerged as a transfer target following his goal against the Three Lions.
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Storm forces ITV to abandon New York rooftop studio mid-World Cup broadcast
Blustery conditions in New York left Laura Woods and pundits battling wind and clattering noise during ITV's World Cup coverage on Thursday, forcing the broadcaster to move its operation indoors partway through the evening.
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Ancelotti at €10M, Cannavaro ahead of him: Deschamps only 7th best-paid manager at 2026 World Cup
At the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps (€3.8M/year) ranks only 7th among the highest-paid managers. Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil's coach, dominates the hierarchy with €10M annually, while Fabio Cannavaro, in charge of Uzbekistan, earns more than the French manager.
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Nine Man United players risk missing Premier League opener due to World Cup commitments
As many as nine Manchester United players are competing at the 2026 World Cup and could still be recovering when the Premier League season kicks off on August 22, leaving new permanent manager Michael Carrick short of key names for the opening fixture.
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DR Congo's historic draw against Portugal thrills Moutoussamy and Wissa
DR Congo claimed its first-ever World Cup point by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 tournament. Samuel Moutoussamy celebrated neutralizing Cristiano Ronaldo, while goalscorer Yoane Wissa dedicated the result to victims of the war in the country's east.
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Arsenal hijack Liverpool's teenage goalkeeper target and eye £100m Barcola bid
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool and Nottingham Forest to sign 15-year-old Northern Irish goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, with his father confirming the deal is done. The Gunners are also preparing a formal bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, valued at up to £105 million.
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USA face Australia in Seattle for first time in a decade at 2026 World Cup
The United States men's national team returns to Seattle for the first time in ten years when they face Australia in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup group match on Friday. Midfielder Weston McKennie, born nearby at Fort Lewis, is among the players experiencing the city's renowned soccer atmosphere for the first time with the national team.
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Puma unveils Ultra Nitro 7 boot at 180g after two years of athlete consultation
Puma has launched the Ultra Nitro 7, its lightest and most advanced football boot to date, weighing just 180g. The design process involved professional players such as Christian Pulisic and Cody Gakpo alongside amateur players and parents across Germany, France and the USA.
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Kasey Keller backs USMNT to beat Australia but warns Pochettino's side still lacks consistency
USMNT all-time clean-sheet record holder Kasey Keller rates the US an '11 out of 10' after their 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, but cautions that Pochettino's side has repeatedly failed to replicate strong performances across 20 months together.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in World Cup opener
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off and taken to hospital after fracturing his tibia and fibula in a horror challenge during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar. Opponent Assim Madibo, who was sent off, later visited the dressing room to apologise.
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