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Tottenham's dual pursuit of Tonali and Savinho could trigger £200m City transfer reshuffle
Tottenham have entered the race for both Sandro Tonali and Savinho, complicating Manchester City's summer midfield plans and potentially setting off a chain of moves involving Newcastle and keeper James Trafford.
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Manchester United target Fernandes as West Ham's relegation weakens their £85m asking price
Manchester United are pursuing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers' drop to the Championship significantly undermining their bargaining position despite owner Daniel Kretinsky's insistence that key players will not be sold.
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Cape Verde Holds Spain to Historic Draw but Remains Far From Qualification
Thanks to a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in Atlanta, Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha pulled off one of the surprises of this World Cup. With just one point, the Blue Sharks will need to beat Uruguay or Saudi Arabia to have any hope of reaching the Round of 16.
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BBC's Mark Chapman slams celebrity crowd cutaways at the 2026 World Cup
BBC presenter Mark Chapman has voiced his frustration at the frequency of celebrity crowd shots during World Cup broadcasts, calling out appearances by David Beckham, Tom Cruise, and Rod Stewart as distracting from the football.
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Los Angeles to host eight 2026 World Cup matches including USA vs Paraguay opener
Los Angeles Stadium will stage eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, starting with the United States facing Paraguay on June 12. The city's schedule also includes a quarterfinal on July 10 as the tournament runs through to the final on July 19.
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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold after Livramento ruled out of World Cup
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury, forcing England manager Thomas Tuchel to call up Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement — passing over Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Juventus makes Brahim Diaz summer transfer priority amid World Cup
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus Turin is targeting Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid's forward, as a major priority for the summer transfer window. Direct contacts between the two parties are planned during the 2026 World Cup.
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Messi set for historic 200th cap as Argentina open World Cup defence against Algeria
Lionel Messi is on course to earn his 200th international cap when Argentina face Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming the 37-year-old is fit after a minor hamstring concern.
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Livramento ruled out of World Cup, Tuchel recalls Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold
The English Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a calf tear. Trevoh Chalobah replaces him in the Three Lions squad, while Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined.
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Arsenal secure pre-contract for Northern Ireland teenager Blayney ahead of Liverpool
Arsenal have agreed a pre-contract with Larne goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, beating Liverpool to the Northern Ireland youth international. The 16-year-old will join the Gunners on professional terms when he turns 17 in November 2027.
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Injured Livramento ruled out of World Cup ahead of England's opening match
Tino Livramento, Newcastle's right-back, has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup due to a calf injury, on the eve of England's opening match against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel has called up Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement.
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McBride urges USMNT to harness momentum after record 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Former US international Brian McBride has called on the USMNT to carry the belief generated by their record 4-1 opening win over Paraguay into Friday's clash with Australia in Seattle, which could seal a place in the knockout stages.
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Swedish baron Lagerbielke shines as Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 at World Cup
Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old defender from one of Sweden's noble families, played the full match as Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia on Sunday, leaving them top of their group.
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Dembélé, Ballon d'Or but a ghost for France: the impossible equation before France-Senegal
Winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or and decisive in the Ligue des Champions with PSG, Ousmane Dembélé has scored only 7 goals in 59 caps and contributed to just two of France's 30 goals in the last two World Cups.
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Trafford admits club No.1 status is key to England dream as City weigh £40m exit
James Trafford has acknowledged that playing as a first-choice goalkeeper is essential to his World Cup ambitions, with Manchester City reportedly valuing the 22-year-old at £40m after Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival limited his opportunities.
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FIFA reverses Spanish-language ban at World Cup 2026 after viral Hakimi moment sparks outrage
FIFA has scrapped its restriction on Spanish at World Cup 2026 press conferences after days of backlash, following a viral moment in which PSG defender Achraf Hakimi was effectively barred from answering a question in Spanish despite the tournament being co-hosted by Mexico.
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Gignac wants to extend with Tigres but still awaits response from club
Out of contract with Tigres UANL, André-Pierre Gignac has requested a one-year extension along with a management position, but the Mexican club has yet to make any proposal ten days before the season resumes.
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Vozinha goes from 50k to six million followers after stunning Spain at 40
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global sensation after his seven-save, clean-sheet performance held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta on Monday, sending his Instagram following from 50,000 to 6.3 million overnight.
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Arsenal target Elijah Upson on free transfer after Tottenham exit at 18
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Elijah Upson, the teenage son of former Gunners defender Matthew Upson, after the 18-year-old announced he will leave Tottenham on a free transfer when his contract expires this month.
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United reject Barcelona loan as Rashford option expires and Summerville move advances
Barcelona's £26m option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently expired at midnight on Monday, and Manchester United have ruled out a second loan deal. Meanwhile, United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at around £50m, as part of a potential double signing from the London club.
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