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Argentina fans shot at in Kansas City Uber on way to World Cup opener against Algeria
A group of Argentina supporters say a passing car fired twice at their Uber while travelling to the team's 2026 World Cup match against Algeria in Kansas City, with the driver reportedly struck in the leg by gunfire.
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Klopp apologises after Nagelsmann quip sparks row with Germany legend Effenberg
Jurgen Klopp has issued a public apology after joking he could replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach during live punditry, drawing sharp criticism from former international Stefan Effenberg.
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McGinn silences Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe with winner in Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years
John McGinn scored the only goal as Scotland beat Haiti in their 2026 World Cup opener, then calmly defended Roy Keane's pre-match criticism — admitting the ITV pundit 'had a point' about his inconsistency.
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Leeds weigh legal action against Leicester after £35m Everton-Burnley PSR ruling
Leeds United are considering suing Leicester City following an independent commission's ruling that Everton must pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation for breaching Premier League PSR rules — a decision that has opened the door to wider legal claims across the division.
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UEFA Bans Marseille from European Competitions with Suspended Sentence and €10M Fine
UEFA has sanctioned Olympique de Marseille on Wednesday for a €120 million deficit, double the permitted threshold. The club faces a one-year suspended ban from European competitions and a total fine of €10 million.
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Suspected of match-fixing, Elye Wahi arrested by police before World Cup
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi, who started in Ivory Coast's last two matches at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
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Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim to officiate Ronaldo's World Cup opener against DR Congo
Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, the Qatari official who refereed at the 2022 World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Portugal's Group K opener against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score at six World Cups.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi arrested over match-fixing allegations weeks before World Cup
Elye Wahi, 23, was arrested by French police on 28 May as part of an investigation into whether the Nice forward deliberately earned a yellow card against Metz in Ligue 1 on 17 May. He has since been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
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Selling his home to follow England, Andy Milne lands free hotel deal for his World Cup dream trip
Andy Milne, known as 'That World Cup Guy', was set to sell his £350,000 second home to fund his US World Cup journey — until Hilton Hotels stepped in with a free accommodation offer covering every England venue.
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Genesio Rejects Paris FC, Marseille Remains Frontrunner to Sign Him
Free since leaving LOSC, Bruno Genesio has turned down Paris FC's advances as the newly promoted Ligue 1 club seeks a successor to Kombouaré. Olympique de Marseille remains the leading contender, with a two-year deal reportedly already agreed.
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Vieira compares Olise to Platini and Zidane after masterclass against Senegal
Decisive in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise received glowing praise from Patrick Vieira, who places him in the lineage of Platini and Zidane and sees him as a future Ballon d'Or winner.
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Messi weeps after World Cup hat-trick as father Jorge battles serious health problems
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup title defence opener, but broke down in tears on the pitch — later hinting at a difficult family situation linked to his father Jorge's deteriorating health.
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Portugal honour Diogo Jota with wristbands at World Cup 2026 after star's fatal crash
Portugal's players are wearing commemorative wristbands bearing Diogo Jota's name at the 2026 World Cup, two years after the Liverpool forward died alongside his brother in a car crash in Spain on 3 July 2025 — just two days after his wife shared wedding photos online.
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Real Madrid target Ruben Dias in £80m move that could strip City of another leader
Real Madrid have made an opening move for Manchester City defender Ruben Dias, valued at around £80m, with Bernardo Silva's summer switch to the Bernabeu potentially being used as a lure to convince the Portuguese centre-back to follow.
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England face Croatia in World Cup 2026 opener as Tuchel seeks first win since 1966
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, with a 9pm kick-off. It is England's first World Cup fixture since Gareth Southgate's departure, and their first meeting with Croatia since the 2018 semi-final defeat.
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Manchester United eye RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa as cut-price alternative to Liverpool target Diomande
Manchester United are monitoring RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after his impressive World Cup debut for Norway, with the 21-year-old potentially available at roughly half the price of Diomande, who Liverpool are favourites to sign.
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World Cup 2026 sets single-day attendance record as ticket price row rumbles on
A crowd of 281,223 fans attended four World Cup matches on 16 June 2026, breaking the previous single-day record of 277,070 set in the United States on 28 June 1994. The milestone arrives as Fifa continues to face criticism over ticket pricing, including a public rebuke from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Kane wears exclusive Golden Boot patch as he equals Beckham's England cap record against Croatia
Harry Kane will sport a rare FIFA-authorised Golden Boot patch on his shirt against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, an honour shared only with Kylian Mbappé and James Rodríguez. The Bayern Munich striker will also earn his 115th England cap, drawing level with David Beckham.
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BBC and ITV name their World Cup 2026 presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups
BBC Sport and ITV Sport have confirmed their broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rooney, Shearer and Hart headline the BBC, while Keane, Neville, Vieira and Postecoglou join ITV's roster.
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