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Alireza Faghani to referee France vs Senegal at 2026 World Cup Group I opener
Iranian-Australian official Alireza Faghani will take charge of France's 2026 World Cup Group I opener against Senegal at New York Jersey Stadium. Faghani previously refereed the classic 2018 World Cup clash between France and Argentina, which France won 4-3.
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Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho to officiate Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq
Pierre Atcho, an experienced Gabonese official with multiple Africa Cup of Nations fixtures to his name, will referee Norway's Group I clash against Iraq at the 2026 World Cup in Boston. Egyptian officials will handle VAR duties.
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Chelsea eye Real Madrid's Carreras to replace Cucurella, leaving United to rue early exit
Chelsea are targeting Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who has joined Madrid in a £51.7m deal. Carreras, 23, was released by Manchester United in 2024 without making a single competitive appearance.
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Neville, Wright and Keane demand FIFA act on 'blatant' World Cup hydration break misuse
Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane have united in calling on FIFA to clamp down on the hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing coaches are exploiting the stoppages as tactical timeouts while broadcasters use them as stealth advertising slots.
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Chalobah called up as Livramento injury rocks England before Croatia opener
Trevoh Chalobah has been drafted into England's World Cup squad after Tino Livramento suffered an injury just one day before the Three Lions' tournament opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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Man United already cashed in on Carreras — but Chelsea move would earn them nothing
Manchester United netted up to £7.5 million when Álvaro Carreras moved from Benfica to Real Madrid last summer, thanks to a 15% sell-on clause. A potential switch to Chelsea, however, would trigger no further windfall for the Old Trafford club.
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Lamouchi sacked after just one match: Tunisia in an almost unprecedented situation
Sabri Lamouchi was dismissed as Tunisia's head coach after the heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the group stage opener. A rare swift dismissal in the history of major tournaments.
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Barcelona let €30m Rashford option expire, forcing his return to Manchester United
Marcus Rashford's loan at Barcelona has ended after the club chose not to trigger their €30m purchase option, confirming the England forward's return to Manchester United. Any renewed interest from the Blaugrana will now require fresh negotiations, with United holding the stronger hand.
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Livramento ruled out of World Cup with calf injury as Tuchel eyes Chalobah replacement
Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento is expected to miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a suspected calf injury, just one day before the Three Lions' opener against Croatia in Dallas. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is the leading candidate to take his place in the 26-man squad.
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Casemiro's Inter Miami move stalls as LA Galaxy demand £750,000 in discovery rights
Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer, but his proposed move to Inter Miami has hit an unexpected obstacle: LA Galaxy are demanding £750,000 in discovery rights after registering interest in the Brazilian first.
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Livramento injury puts England's World Cup squad spot in doubt before Croatia opener
Tino Livramento has been ruled an injury doubt for England ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, forcing Thomas Tuchel to consider a late squad change under a strict FIFA replacement window.
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Maguire reveals 'awkward' FaceTime call with Tuchel after England's World Cup 2026 snub
Harry Maguire has described the uncomfortable FaceTime call in which Thomas Tuchel informed him he had been left out of England's 26-man World Cup squad, admitting the 33-year-old fears the tournament may have been his last realistic chance to compete at a World Cup.
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Chelsea target Real Madrid's Carreras to fill Cucurella void after £51.7m sale
Chelsea are exploring a move for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras after confirming the £51.7m sale of Marc Cucurella to the Spanish club. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reported to be a strong admirer of the 23-year-old Spaniard.
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Ekitike targets Christmas return as Achilles injury leaves Liverpool forward in 'immense pain'
Hugo Ekitike has set a Christmas return date as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in Liverpool's Champions League clash with PSG in April — an injury that has also ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Spain's disappointing draw with Cape Verde
Spain failed to break down Cape Verde (0-0) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup despite 74% possession and 27 shots. Lamine Yamal, who came on in the 71st minute, responded on Instagram calling for patience.
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Livramento ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury as Chalobah set for call-up
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has picked up a hamstring injury that will end his World Cup before it begins, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah expected to replace him in Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of Wednesday's Group L opener against Croatia.
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Manchester United target Nmecha as £61m Dortmund release clause looms in 2027
Manchester United are tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, after the Germany international impressed at the World Cup. Dortmund hold him on a contract until 2030, with a £61m release clause activating in summer 2027.
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Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup since 1998 with pressure embraced
Top qualifier with 16 goals, Erling Haaland plays his first World Cup on Wednesday against Iraq in Group I, which also includes France and Senegal.
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Renard takes emergency charge of Tunisia after 5-1 collapse at World Cup 2026
Hervé Renard has been appointed Tunisia head coach for the remainder of their World Cup group stage, just days after the team was routed 5-1 by Sweden. It is the Frenchman's third consecutive men's World Cup, each time with a different nation.
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Saka set to start his 50th cap as Tuchel keeps England guessing for Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel is expected to hand Bukayo Saka a start for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, with Anthony Gordon edging Marcus Rashford on the left wing and Jude Bellingham likely at No. 10.
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