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DR Congo midfielder reveals Ronaldo is no longer feared as Portugal stumble at World Cup
DR Congo's Ngal Ayel Mukau admitted his side had no specific plan to stop Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the 41-year-old 'is not the same as before', after Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup group opener.
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Bellingham silences critics with goal as England open World Cup campaign with 4-2 win over Croatia
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal and said a 'chip on my shoulder' sharpened his focus as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener in Dallas.
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World Cup 2026 group stage day eight: Canada, Mexico and Switzerland all in action
The second round of World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures runs across Thursday and into Friday, with co-hosts Canada and Mexico both playing alongside Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czechia and South Africa.
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Malo Gusto leaves training with ankle injury, but availability for Iraq match not in doubt
Malo Gusto left France training early on Wednesday after taking a knock to his left ankle from Lucas Digne during a drill. The French staff remain confident ahead of Sunday's match against Iraq.
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Thierry Henry accuses Ronaldo of hindering Portugal after draw with Congo
Portugal could only manage a 1-1 draw against Congo on Wednesday. On Fox's set, Thierry Henry targeted Cristiano Ronaldo, accusing him of disrupting his teammates by trying at all costs to score.
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Tuchel urges FIFA to move photographers after anthem view blocked in England's 4-2 win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to change photographer positioning during national anthems after a line of camera operators blocked his view of England's players singing God Save the King before their 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia.
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Rashford upstages Gordon as Spanish media question Barcelona's £70m signing after Croatia rout
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score England's fourth goal against Croatia, overshadowing Barcelona's new £70m signing Anthony Gordon and prompting sharp criticism from Spanish outlets questioning whether the Catalan club signed the right player.
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Hamann reverses verdict on Bellingham after England's 4-2 demolition of Croatia
Dietmar Hamann has admitted he completely changed his opinion of Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid midfielder scored and impressed as a team player in England's 4-2 World Cup Group L win over Croatia.
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FIFA council member condemns Iran's World Cup conditions after squad forced to base in Mexico
A FIFA council member has spoken out against the treatment of Iran at the 2026 World Cup, after the squad was forced to train in Mexico, lost key backroom staff to visa denials, and was ordered to leave the United States within hours of each match.
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South Korea coach relieved after drone shot down near World Cup training base in Guadalajara
Mexican military forces intercepted and neutralised an unregistered drone flying near South Korea's World Cup training camp in Guadalajara ahead of their crucial group-stage clash with Mexico. Coach Hong Myung-Bo said the timing was fortunate, as the drone was spotted before his side ran through their tactical preparations.
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Eric Roy Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 58; Dugarry Moved to Tears
Eric Roy, former Olympique de Marseille midfielder and Stade Brestois manager until a month ago, has died at 58 from pancreatic cancer. His former teammate Christophe Dugarry, 1998 World Cup winner, was unable to hold back tears as he paid tribute to his friend.
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Tuchel begs Fifa to move photographers after anthem moment 'ruined' in England's World Cup opener
Thomas Tuchel has called on Fifa to reposition photographers during national anthems after a 'wall of 50' blocked his view of England's players singing 'God Save The King' before their 4-2 win over Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Tuchel's calm half-time talk unlocks England's second-half surge to beat Croatia 4-2
Thomas Tuchel opted for composure over confrontation at half-time in Dallas, urging his players to be brave and play their way — and England responded with a dominant second half to beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener.
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Arsenal prepare Barcola bid as Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Victor Munoz
Arsenal are readying an offer for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Liverpool have swooped in to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, triggering his £34m release clause and denying Newcastle a target they had already agreed a fee for.
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FIFA unaware of ticketless fans entering England's World Cup opener at AT&T Stadium
FIFA says it has no indication that fans entered England's 4-2 win over Croatia without valid tickets, despite eyewitness reports of security breaches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where scores of supporters allegedly walked through unchecked.
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Iraola inherits a squad in flux as 12 players exit Liverpool with two more at risk
Liverpool have confirmed 12 departures this summer, headlined by Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate, with Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa also potentially leaving as Andoni Iraola begins reshaping the squad.
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How City's £180m academy goldmine keeps fuelling their financial engine
Manchester City have averaged £60m per season in pure profit from academy player sales over the past three years, a revenue stream that has eased their compliance with Premier League financial rules — and will remain vital under the incoming Squad Cost Ratio system.
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Tuchel plays down Declan Rice injury scare after England's 4-2 win over Croatia
Declan Rice was substituted on 72 minutes with lower back and upper hamstring discomfort during England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia in Dallas, but both the Arsenal midfielder and head coach Thomas Tuchel insist the issue is precautionary.
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Mbappé's Denied Penalty Against Senegal: Referee Faghani Facing Early Elimination
Alireza Faghani's decision not to award a penalty to Kylian Mbappé during France-Senegal could cost him his place in the tournament. FIFA's refereeing commission reportedly took a dim view of the international controversy sparked by his choice.
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England thrash Croatia 4-2 as FIFA clarifies ticketing claims and drone 'spying' row hits World Cup
England opened their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia in Arlington, Texas, while FIFA addressed reports of fans entering without valid tickets and a drone incident near South Korea's training base sparked spying fears.
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