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Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship and lifts sponsored-boots ban at 16
Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney, has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United after five years in the club's academy. The milestone also ends a club-imposed ban on his Puma sponsorship boots, which apply to all players in the Under-16s and below.
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Spain face Argentina in World Cup final as health warning, banner row and referee's tears dominate build-up
Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, while England face France in Saturday's third-place play-off in Miami. Off the pitch, wildfire smoke health warnings, a Falklands banner controversy and an emotional referee appointment have dominated the final days of the tournament.
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France-England: When Referee Sampaio Angered Everyone in Qatar
Four days before the third-place playoff between the two nations, a look back at the 2022 World Cup quarter-final in Qatar, where Wilton Sampaio's refereeing sparked criticism from both sides.
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Zaïre-Emery benched again: Deschamps opts for Kanté and Koné against England
Despite seven announced changes to the starting lineup for the third-place playoff of the 2026 World Cup against England on Saturday in Miami, Warren Zaïre-Emery is unlikely to start for Didier Deschamps, who prefers N'Golo Kanté and Manu Koné in midfield.
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Superstition keeps Argentina's President Milei home for World Cup final against Spain
Javier Milei has ruled out travelling to New Jersey for Sunday's World Cup final, saying he will watch from his presidential residence in Olivos — as he has for all seven of Argentina's previous games — and will wear the same oil company-branded jacket throughout.
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Mount handed chance to earn new United role as Carrick eyes him for deeper midfield
Mason Mount faces a defining pre-season at Manchester United after three injury-hit years at Old Trafford. With United rebuffing AC Milan enquiries, the 27-year-old must prove his worth under Michael Carrick amid growing midfield competition.
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The £88m Chelsea signing and European champion Arsenal failed to land before this summer
As Arsenal push to strengthen their squad following their first Premier League title in 22 years, a look back at two high-profile transfer misses — Mykhailo Mudryk and Thomas Lemar — that continue to define the club's window frustrations.
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France-England Third-Place Match: Tuchel and the Blues Admit They Don't Want to Play
Eliminated in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals, France and England meet Saturday in Miami for third place, a match that neither the French players nor Thomas Tuchel are hiding they don't want to play.
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Manchester United agree £45m fee for Roma's Manu Kone as Joao Gomes heads to Aston Villa
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £45m deal to sign French midfielder Manu Kone from Roma, according to Rio Ferdinand, who cited transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Meanwhile, Joao Gomes appears set to join Aston Villa for £35m after a medical was scheduled for Friday.
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Zidane to lead France: a 25-person staff and a major overhaul at the FFF
Zinedine Zidane's imminent arrival as France head coach will be accompanied by a deep restructuring of the FFF, with an unprecedented 25-person support staff and no members of Deschamps' coaching team retained.
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Sporting Kansas City president refuses to rule out move for Mohamed Salah
Sporting Kansas City's president of soccer operations David Lee declined to deny interest in Mohamed Salah at a press conference this week, fuelling speculation that MLS clubs are frontrunners to sign the Liverpool departure.
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Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season
According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.
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German Football Federation Withdraws Support for Infantino, IOC Complaint Worsens His Position
The German Football Federation has refused to sign a letter supporting Gianni Infantino's re-election at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat. A complaint alleging violation of political neutrality has simultaneously been filed against him with the International Olympic Committee.
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Man City academy reshapes coaching staff as Under-21s line up six pre-season friendlies
Manchester City's academy enters the 2025-26 pre-season with new managers at Under-21 and Under-18 level. Oliver Reiss steps up to lead the Under-21s, who open their summer schedule against Grimsby Town on July 21 before a trip to face PSG's Under-21s in August.
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United close in on Kone as £45m fee agreed and Gomes leaves Wolves for medical
Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of signing Roma midfielder Manu Kone for £45m, according to Rio Ferdinand, days after completing deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Separately, Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp for a medical, with Aston Villa understood to have won that race.
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Koné at €55M: Roma ready to sell, Manchester United leading the race
After an impressive World Cup with France, Manu Koné could leave AS Roma this summer. The Roman club, facing financial constraints, is asking €55 million for its midfielder, with Manchester United leading the pursuit.
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Saliba injury sharpens Arsenal's £25m Mavropanos pursuit as PSG teenager snubs Gunners
Arsenal's need for a centre-back has grown more urgent after William Saliba was ruled out for up to five months with back surgery, with former Gunner Dinos Mavropanos available for around £25m following West Ham's relegation. Meanwhile, teenage PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba has ended Arsenal's interest by joining Paris FC.
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Guardiola opens door to Manchester City return in different role
Two months after leaving Manchester City's bench, Pep Guardiola has not ruled out returning to the club behind the scenes if asked, while also leaving open the possibility of a future coaching position.
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Pelé's 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million, Second Only to Maradona's Hand of God Jersey
The No. 10 shirt worn by a 17-year-old Pelé in Brazil's 1958 World Cup final victory over Sweden has sold at auction for $4.9 million, making it the second most valuable football shirt ever sold, behind Diego Maradona's Hand of God jersey.
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Spain train through hazardous wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final in New Jersey
Spain held an outdoor training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, on Thursday despite air quality reaching hazardous levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, raising medical concerns just days before Sunday's World Cup final.
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