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De la Fuente confirms Yamal fit to feature against Cape Verde but not for 90 minutes
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has eased concerns over Lamine Yamal ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group H opener against Cape Verde, confirming the Barcelona forward is available but unlikely to play a full game.
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Van Dijk calls out FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks after Netherlands draw with Japan
Virgil van Dijk has publicly criticised FIFA's decision to enforce three-minute hydration breaks in all 104 World Cup matches, including games played in air-conditioned stadiums. The Liverpool captain scored but could not prevent the Netherlands being held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in Dallas.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi hours after 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at World Cup 2026
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, making him the tournament's first managerial casualty. Former Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri will take charge as interim for the remainder of the competition.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England side begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, June 17, before further fixtures against Ghana and Panama complete their group stage schedule.
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Kubo leaves Netherlands vs Japan in wheelchair after knee scare in 2-2 World Cup draw
Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo was substituted on 75 minutes and later seen in a wheelchair after a collision with Denzel Dumfries in Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Dallas. Japan's medical staff will assess him internally before Saturday's Group F clash with Tunisia.
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Barcelona decline £26m Rashford option, forcing Manchester United to find new buyer
Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26 million purchase option on Marcus Rashford after his loan spell, leaving Manchester United to seek a permanent buyer for the 27-year-old this summer.
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Debt-laden Manchester United sign record-breaking Amazon documentary deal under Carrick
Manchester United have agreed what they claim is the highest fee ever paid for a sports fly-on-the-wall documentary, with Amazon's All or Nothing series set to follow Michael Carrick's side throughout the 2026-27 season and air in summer 2027.
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Khedira returns to Real Madrid as Mourinho names full coaching staff for 2026–27
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Sami Khedira will rejoin Real Madrid in July 2026 as assistant coach under José Mourinho, eleven years after leaving the Bernabéu. The former Germany international was chosen ahead of ex-teammate Pepe for a liaison role bridging the dressing room and club hierarchy.
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Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Postecoglou to analyse Spain v Cape Verde at World Cup 2026
ITV has confirmed its presenting team for Spain's Group F opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday. Mark Pougatch will host from New York, with Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Ange Postecoglou as pundits and Sam Matterface leading commentary alongside Lee Dixon.
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Keane names Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore despite 'bad smell' jibe months ago
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson among his four most influential figures in football, just months after publicly questioning the former Manchester United manager's continued involvement at Old Trafford.
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Ruben Amorim joins AC Milan, halves salary to leave Manchester United
Three weeks after sacking Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan has reached a verbal agreement with Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager, dismissed by Manchester United in early January, agreed to cut his pay in half to join the Rossoneri.
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Garcia excludes Openda and Sels from World Cup in 'heartbreaking' decision
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia revealed he personally called Loïs Openda and Matz Sels to inform them of their exclusion from the 2026 World Cup squad, describing the choice as 'heartbreaking'. Garcia, appointed in January 2025, has made the remobilization of the squad's senior players central to his mandate.
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Keane places Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore but insists he holds no grudges
Roy Keane named Sir Alex Ferguson among the four most influential figures in football history, quipping he is 'not one to hold grudges' — a notably softer tone from a man who vowed in 2019 he would never forgive his former manager.
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Manchester United sign record-breaking Amazon documentary deal ahead of 2026/27 season
Manchester United have agreed a record fee with Amazon for an All or Nothing documentary covering their 2026/27 campaign, surpassing deals previously struck with Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Manchester United to star in Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary under Michael Carrick
Manchester United have confirmed they will feature in an Amazon 'All or Nothing' documentary series, with cameras following the club throughout the 2026/27 season as Michael Carrick takes charge for his first full campaign as head coach.
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Injury-plagued Bajcetic returns early to Liverpool training to stake his claim under Iraola
Stefan Bajcetic has cut short his summer break to begin pre-season work at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre, giving new head coach Andoni Iraola an unexpected option in midfield after the 21-year-old missed the entire 2024/25 season through injury.
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Liverpool and PSG told to wait as Diomande shines on World Cup debut for Ivory Coast
Yan Diomande delivered a standout performance for Ivory Coast against Ecuador at World Cup 2026, creating five chances, but his manager Emerse Faé has insisted all transfer talk — including links to Liverpool and PSG — must wait until after the tournament.
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Croatia's Caleta-Car hails Kane as 'master of the game' ahead of World Cup opener in Dallas
Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has praised Harry Kane as a 'master of the game' as England and Croatia prepare to meet in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to the 2018 semi-finals.
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Maguire urges Man United to sign more players ahead of Champions League return
Harry Maguire has called on Manchester United to strengthen their squad this summer, warning that the club will need more depth to handle the demands of competing in the Champions League alongside the Premier League next season.
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Mexican fan who made racist gesture at World Cup resigns and issues public apology
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes was filmed pulling the corners of his eyes behind South Korean influencer Ino Cat during South Korea's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara. He has since resigned from his job and issued a video apology to the Korean community.
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