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Jordan Ibe pleads guilty to assault after pulling braid from ex-girlfriend's head
Former Liverpool and Bournemouth winger Jordan Ibe changed his plea to guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 14 July, admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm against ex-girlfriend Amie Mayson in December. Sentencing is scheduled for 4 September.
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Beckham reveals lasting guilt over 1998 red card as old rival Simeone becomes firm friend
David Beckham has opened up on the emotional toll of his infamous 1998 World Cup red card against Argentina, admitting he still cannot forgive himself — while his relationship with Diego Simeone has transformed into a genuine friendship decades on.
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Man City target Bouaddi in £200m midfield overhaul as Rodri's future clouds picture
Manchester City are pursuing Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85 million after breaking their club record to sign Elliot Anderson for £116 million, with Rodri's injury and uncertain contract adding urgency to a midfield rebuild.
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Micah Richards sets 2034 deadline to quit punditry as Shearer commits to BBC role
Micah Richards has announced he will step away from all mainstream media after the 2034 World Cup to pursue community work in his hometown of Chapeltown, Leeds. His BBC colleague Alan Shearer, meanwhile, has made clear he has no plans to leave his punditry role.
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France-Spain: Deschamps and Rodri unite to criticize Ivan Barton's refereeing
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the level of referee Ivan Barton. Spanish captain Rodri himself mentioned "10 or 15 fouls not called" against Lamine Yamal.
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Mbappe questions Deschamps' tactics after France fall to Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe publicly criticised France's tactical setup and called out his team-mates following a 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third consecutive final.
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Allegri issues McTominay warning as Ander Herrera completes emotional Zaragoza return
Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri has sent a pointed message to Scott McTominay about values and professionalism ahead of the Serie A season, while former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has rejoined boyhood club Real Zaragoza on a one-year deal.
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United seal Tielemans signing as De Bruyne hails Belgium captain's World Cup leadership
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with the midfielder arriving days after captaining Belgium at the World Cup — a campaign that drew praise from Kevin De Bruyne following a two-goal display against Senegal.
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Arsenal agree deal for forward as Alvarez transfer timeline emerges after title win
Arsenal have agreed a deal for a forward as their summer transfer activity accelerates following a first Premier League title in 22 years. Julian Alvarez remains a top target, though the Argentine will not address his club future until after the World Cup concludes on July 19.
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Deschamps questions referee's World Cup credentials after France fall to Spain in semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps publicly challenged FIFA's choice of referee Ivan Barton after his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, asking reporters whether Barton was capable of handling a match of such magnitude.
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Ibrahimović hails Rodri's World Cup comeback after ACL nightmare: 'He puts out fires'
Zlatan Ibrahimović has praised Spain midfielder Rodri for his remarkable return from a serious ACL injury, calling him an underappreciated force who won the Ballon d'Or from a position that rarely earns such recognition.
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Spain shut out France 2-0 to reach second-ever World Cup final on 37-game unbeaten run
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain into the 2026 World Cup final after a disciplined 2-0 defeat of France in Dallas, extending La Roja's unbeaten run to 37 games and marking the third consecutive summer they have eliminated France at the semifinal stage of a major tournament.
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Spain reach World Cup final as Deschamps questions referee after 2-0 loss to Spain
Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sending Luis de la Fuente's side to Sunday's final. A frustrated Didier Deschamps questioned whether Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton was of sufficient standard for the occasion.
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Konsa admits England have not watched Argentina ahead of World Cup semi-final
Ezri Konsa has revealed England are yet to watch any of Argentina's World Cup games, though the Aston Villa defender expects the coaching staff to show clips before the semi-final clash in Atlanta. Konsa also warned former Villa teammate Emiliano Martínez that friendships end at kick-off.
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Tuchel unaware of Argentina's 'lucky' kit request ahead of World Cup semi-final
Thomas Tuchel revealed he had no idea Argentina formally requested to wear their blue second strip against England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, a kit in which they beat the Three Lions in 1986 and 1998.
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Guehi tells Argentina all the pressure is theirs ahead of World Cup semi-final
Marc Guehi insists England have nothing to fear going into Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, arguing the defending champions carry all the expectation as they bid to become the first back-to-back winners since Brazil in 1962.
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Henry and Ibrahimović dismiss Tuchel-Bellingham rift ahead of England's World Cup semi
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović played down suggestions of tension between Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham after England's quarterfinal win over Norway, with both analysts insisting there is no rift in the camp ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Argentina.
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Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns
France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Mbappé still alive in Golden Boot race despite France's World Cup semifinal exit
France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain ended their World Cup title hopes, but Kylian Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals and retains a path to the Golden Boot heading into Saturday's third-place match.
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