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Mourinho does not consider Tchouameni untouchable at Real Madrid
According to journalist Ramon Alvarez, José Mourinho plans to build his midfield around Bellingham and Valverde, relegating Tchouameni to a secondary role. The 26-year-old French international, who was an undisputed starter last season, could see his status change.
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Argentine fans bring asado culture to Kansas City ahead of World Cup Group J opener against Algeria
Argentina supporters have descended on Kansas City ahead of their World Cup debut against Algeria, sparking a good-natured barbecue debate between South American asado traditions and the city's celebrated dry-rub culture.
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Portuguese FA sidesteps Martinez exit claims as Portugal prepare for World Cup opener
The Portuguese Football Federation has declined to deny reports that Roberto Martinez will leave his role after the 2026 World Cup, saying only that both parties are "focused exclusively on the tournament." Martinez's contract expires at the end of July.
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Tottenham seal £52m Van Hecke signing as De Zerbi reunites with Brighton defender
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52 million fee with Brighton for Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, according to David Ornstein. The 26-year-old will reunite with head coach Roberto De Zerbi, under whom he played at the Amex Stadium between 2022 and 2024.
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Ibrahimović fails lie detector on Lalas and Henry respect in Corden appearance
Zlatan Ibrahimović sat a lie detector test on After Hours with James Corden, where the machine caught him out on claiming to respect all his FOX Sports colleagues — and on being the World Cup's most handsome player.
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Tottenham agree £52m deal for Brighton's Van Hecke as De Zerbi rebuilds battered defence
Tottenham Hotspur have reached a £52 million agreement with Brighton for Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, their third defensive signing of the summer as Roberto De Zerbi overhauls a backline that conceded 122 Premier League goals over the past two seasons.
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Mandatory Cooling Breaks at World Cup: UEFA and LFP Refuse to Follow FIFA
Introduced by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, systematic cooling breaks in the middle of each half will not be adopted by UEFA or the French Professional Football League, which believe the current IFAB framework is sufficient.
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Rebecca Lowe leads NBC Sports tributes after sudden death of beloved colleague Wendy
Fox World Cup presenter and NBC Sports anchor Rebecca Lowe has spoken of being in 'deep shock' following the sudden death of NBC colleague Wendy, with fellow broadcasters Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard also paying tribute.
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South Korea players boycott domestic media after on-camera mockery of Son Heung-min
South Korea's World Cup squad has refused to speak to domestic media following disparaging remarks about captain Son Heung-min recorded during an open training session in Guadalajara. The Korea Football Association called the comments a source of 'great shock and disappointment'.
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West Ham set £45m Summerville price tag as Man Utd lead chase after World Cup goal
West Ham have told suitors they will not accept a cut-price deal for Crysencio Summerville, valuing the winger at around £45m. Manchester United are now leading the pursuit after Tottenham and PSG also registered interest.
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FIFA confirms technical outage hid VAR offside data in Switzerland's draw with Qatar
FIFA has explained that a brief technical outage prevented the 3D semi-automated offside visualisation from being broadcast during Switzerland's 1-1 World Cup 2026 draw with Qatar, after pundits and fans questioned why no replay was shown for a contentious penalty decision.
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Mourinho targets Ruben Dias in £80m swoop as Real Madrid grow confident of Bernabeu move
Jose Mourinho has identified Ruben Dias as a primary summer target in his second spell at Real Madrid, with Florentino Perez preparing an £80m opening bid despite Manchester City's determination to keep the Portuguese defender.
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New Zealand's Tim Payne soars from 5,000 to 5.7 million Instagram followers after 'least known' World Cup jibe
Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne had fewer than 5,000 Instagram followers when an Argentinian influencer labelled him the World Cup's least-known player. Weeks later, he has 5.7 million — and has since met his unlikely promoter in person.
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Saliba fit to face Senegal as Deschamps manages Arsenal defender's back injury at World Cup
William Saliba is available for France's World Cup 2026 opener against Senegal in New Jersey after recovering from a back injury, with manager Didier Deschamps confirming the 25-year-old Arsenal centre-back remains central to his plans.
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AC Milan weigh £30m move for Ugarte as Amorim reunion offers United an exit
Manchester United are seeking around £30m for Manuel Ugarte, 18 months after paying PSG £42m for the Uruguayan midfielder. AC Milan, now managed by Ruben Amorim, are in talks with Ugarte's agent Jorge Mendes over a potential summer deal.
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Newcastle set £100m Tonali asking price as Man Utd rule out move and rivals circle
Newcastle United are bracing for a summer battle over Sandro Tonali, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City all showing interest. The Magpies have been quietly identifying replacements for months and will demand around £100m for the Italian midfielder.
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Liverpool dad spends £22,000 taking sons to World Cup but England tickets price him out
Ben Laing, a scaffold product manager from Liverpool now living in Dublin, has spent around £22,000 on flights, hotels and tickets for five World Cup matches in the United States — but England's ticket prices forced him to skip the Three Lions' games entirely.
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Solskjaer emerges as Ipswich Town candidate to replace promoted McKenna
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is among the names under consideration at Ipswich Town as the newly-promoted club searches for a successor to Kieran McKenna, who stepped down last week after guiding the Tractor Boys to a third promotion in five years.
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Argentina fans transform Kansas City into Buenos Aires ahead of World Cup opener against Algeria
Thousands of Argentina supporters descended on Kansas City ahead of their World Cup group-stage opener against Algeria, turning Mill Creek Park into a sea of blue and white flags, chants, and Messi shirts within hours of arriving.
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Arsenal agree personal terms with £43m Roma midfielder Manu Kone as Fernandes pursuit cools
Arsenal have reportedly settled personal terms with France World Cup midfielder Manu Kone, with Roma seeking £43m for the 23-year-old. The move appears to have pushed aside interest in Mateus Fernandes, while Sandro Tonali edges closer to Tottenham.
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