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Amad's 90th-minute stunner gives Ivory Coast opening World Cup win over Ecuador
Manchester United winger Amad came off the bench to score a stunning left-footed finish in the 90th minute, securing a 2026 World Cup opening victory for Ivory Coast against Ecuador after the South Americans struck the woodwork three times.
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Body found in parking lot outside Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana
Mexican authorities discovered human remains inside a bag in the trunk of a vehicle in a parking lot across from Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, where Iran's national team is based ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand.
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Ivory Coast Snatch Late Victory and Eye Group Top Spot
Held at bay for 90 minutes by Ecuador, the Elephants found the breakthrough in added time (1-0) and join Germany at the top of Group E. Players and manager display ambitions far beyond mere qualification.
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FIFA to investigate World Cup referee Shaun Evans over white supremacy gesture
Australian VAR official Shaun Evans is under FIFA investigation after appearing to make an upside-down 'OK' hand gesture — associated with white supremacy — during Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao in Group E on Sunday.
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Taremi and Uruguay blast Fifa as travel chaos overshadows World Cup 2026 opener
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised Fifa over the impact of his country's conflict with the US on World Cup preparations, while Uruguay were stranded in Cancun without flight clearance ahead of their opener against Saudi Arabia in Miami.
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Zidane in the stands to watch his son Luca face Argentina with Algeria
Zinedine Zidane will attend Tuesday's Algeria-Argentina World Cup group match in Kansas City alongside his sons Enzo, Théo and Elyaz. His fourth son, Luca, will be in goal for the Fennecs against the defending champions.
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Mbappé reveals his 'extraordinary' fame dehumanizes him, but prefers Madrid to France
In an interview with L'Équipe, Kylian Mbappé describes the weight of a fame he considers 'extraordinary', discusses paparazzi who 'dehumanize' him, and explains why life in Madrid offers him a freedom he no longer finds in France.
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Manchester United close in on Ederson as Mateus Fernandes talks gather pace
Manchester United are set to complete a £34.9m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Brazilian due to undergo a medical while at the World Cup. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is also a serious target, though Arsenal and PSG are competing for his signature.
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Spain's Yamal fit but benched as Iran face visa crisis on World Cup opening day
Spain begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on June 15 with Lamine Yamal available but not starting after an injury scare, while Iran face a political storm as 11 delegation members are denied US visas ahead of their match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
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Henderson backs Bellingham to deliver 'X factor' for England at World Cup 2026
Jordan Henderson has urged Thomas Tuchel to trust Jude Bellingham, calling the Real Madrid midfielder a 'big-game player' who provides England's X factor — despite his place in the starting XI for the Croatia opener remaining uncertain.
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Amad Diallo's 90th-minute strike ends Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run at World Cup 2026
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo came off the bench to score in the 90th minute, giving Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia and ending the South Americans' 19-game unbeaten streak. Liverpool-linked teenager Yan Diomande was lively throughout for the Elephants.
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Uruguay's charter flight denied US entry hours before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay's squad were left in travel chaos on Sunday after their chartered aircraft was refused permission to enter United States airspace ahead of their Group H opener against Saudi Arabia in Miami. A replacement plane was arranged and the team eventually landed.
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Arsenal lead race for Bouaddi as Cucurella nears £52m Real Madrid move
Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, while Chelsea's Marc Cucurella appears close to a £52m switch to Real Madrid. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at £80m, is also attracting interest from United and Arsenal.
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Isak and Gyokeres fire Sweden to 5-1 rout of Tunisia in World Cup opener
Sweden made an emphatic start to their World Cup campaign, beating Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet under Graham Potter.
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Maresca's ball-playing goalkeeper demand could revive Trafford's Man City career
Enzo Maresca's insistence on a distribution-first goalkeeper at Chelsea suggests James Trafford, sidelined at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, could reclaim the starting spot ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma next season.
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Arsenal target Morgan Rogers in £100m move as summer transfer window opens
Arsenal have set their sights on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as the summer transfer window officially opens. Villa are reported to be demanding £100 million for the 23-year-old, who scored 14 goals and registered 12 assists last season.
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FIFA and airline trade blame after Uruguay's Copa América flight chaos in Cancun
Uruguay's squad was stranded in Cancun after their charter flight to Miami was delayed by a permitting error, with the Uruguayan Football Federation initially pointing the finger at FIFA before the governing body blamed the airline.
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Fernandes chase leads United's busy summer as Rashford and Onana face exits
Manchester United have agreed a £38.8m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and are leading the pursuit of West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, while Marcus Rashford and Andre Onana are among the high-profile players the club is looking to move on.
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Cunha must seize Brazil starting spot after Igor Thiago flops against Morocco
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha came off the bench as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener, with starter Igor Thiago hauled off at the 61st minute after just 16 touches and a glaring missed header.
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Elliot Anderson leads Man City's summer targets as post-Guardiola rebuild takes shape
Manchester City have already had two bids rejected for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, with the second worth £120m. The club are also pursuing a right back, a winger and potentially a second midfielder as the post-Pep Guardiola era begins.
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