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Neville brands Fifa 'a dictatorship' after hidden offside replay mars Qatar vs Switzerland
Gary Neville and Ian Wright rounded on Fifa during Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Qatar at World Cup 2026 after the governing body refused to broadcast the semi-automated offside lines that cleared Remo Freuler ahead of Switzerland's first-half penalty.
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FA withholds cheapest England tickets until matchday to block World Cup resale surge
The Football Association will release hundreds of $60 entry-tier tickets for England's World Cup matches only on the day before each fixture, aiming to prevent them being flipped on resale platforms at inflated prices.
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Zidane, Mbappé and Benzema remain silent on Gleizes family's appeal
Journalist Christophe Gleizes, imprisoned in Algeria since June 2025 and sentenced to seven years for apology of terrorism, has received no public support from Zinedine Zidane, Kylian Mbappé or Karim Benzema, despite direct appeals from his family. The three players of Algerian descent could have wielded diplomatic influence, but their silence contrasts with mobilisation from the rest of the football world.
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Qatar snatches draw against Switzerland in added time at 2026 World Cup
Trailing since the 17th minute from Embolo's penalty, Qatar equalized in the 94th minute through Khoukhi to force Switzerland, the heavy favorites, to share the points (1-1) in San Francisco.
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USA's 4-1 rout of Paraguay draws record English-language World Cup viewership
The United States' dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium became the most-watched U.S. men's national team World Cup match in U.S. English-language broadcast history, with watch parties drawing large crowds in Kansas City, Austin, and Seattle.
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Amorim emerges as AC Milan favourite six months after Manchester United sacking
Ruben Amorim is understood to be AC Milan's leading candidate to replace Massimiliano Allegri, with Ralf Rangnick also in talks over a head of football role at the San Siro club.
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Neville brands FIFA a 'dictatorship' after Switzerland's offside penalty stands against Qatar
Gary Neville and Ian Wright rounded on FIFA at half-time after Switzerland were awarded a controversial penalty against Qatar in San Francisco, with VAR upholding the decision but replays of the offside check never shown to broadcasters or fans.
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Pochettino hails 'amazing' US fans as USMNT open World Cup with record 4-1 rout of Paraguay
The United States launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 4-1 victory over Paraguay at a sold-out Los Angeles Stadium, with Mauricio Pochettino crediting 70,492 fans for fuelling a performance he called a turning point for soccer in America.
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Neville accuses FIFA of running a 'dictatorship' over opaque VAR call in Switzerland vs Qatar
Gary Neville condemned FIFA's lack of transparency after Switzerland were awarded a 13th-minute penalty against Qatar at World Cup 2026 despite an apparent offside in the build-up, with no VAR lines shown to viewers.
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VAR offside call baffles commentators as Qatar face Switzerland at World Cup 2026
A tight VAR offside decision sparked confusion in the first half of Qatar's World Cup group stage clash with Switzerland in San Francisco, leaving ITV commentators Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon visibly puzzled.
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ITV sneak Arctic Monkeys' 'Fake Tales of San Francisco' into World Cup 2026 coverage
ITV played 'Fake Tales of San Francisco' from Arctic Monkeys' debut album during their World Cup 2026 broadcast ahead of Switzerland vs Qatar — a knowing nod to the match's San Francisco venue.
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Barcola requests PSG exit as Liverpool and Arsenal circle £60m winger
Bradley Barcola has reportedly asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, alerting Liverpool and Arsenal to the availability of the 23-year-old France international, who is valued at around £60million.
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Cucurella packs wife's pyjamas as lucky charm for Spain's World Cup campaign
Marc Cucurella, whose assist set up Spain's winning goal in the Euro 2024 final, is bringing his wife's pyjama top — worn during that European triumph — to the World Cup as a lucky charm. Spain open Group H against Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday.
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History-making Honduran referee Said Martinez to oversee Qatar vs Switzerland at World Cup 2026
Said Martinez will become the first Honduran-born referee to take charge of a World Cup match when he oversees Qatar's Group B opener against Switzerland at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Balogun brace fires USA to 4-1 rout as Canada earn first ever World Cup point
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States demolished Paraguay 4-1 on day two of the 2026 World Cup, while Canada claimed a historic first World Cup point after Cyle Larin's 78th-minute equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Arsenal lead race for 16-year-old Leicester attacker Monga despite Brentford and Newcastle hijack bids
Arsenal remain the frontrunners to sign England U18 international Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, with sporting director Andrea Berta heavily involved in the pursuit despite late interest from Brentford, Newcastle, and a German club.
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Arsenal schedule £60m talks for Lille's Bouaddi as Arteta pushes to beat PSG
Arsenal are preparing to hold formal transfer talks over an £60m move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Mikel Arteta's side confident they can outmanoeuvre Paris Saint-Germain for the 18-year-old's signature.
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Balogun nets twice as USA demolish Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup 2026 opener
Folarin Balogun scored twice and Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie also contributed as the United States routed Paraguay 4-1 in front of 70,492 fans at Los Angeles Stadium, matching their entire 2022 World Cup goal tally inside the first half.
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Mbappé reveals childhood flute playing and promises unique celebration against Senegal
In a Carpool Karaoke episode filmed in Madrid with James Corden, Kylian Mbappé revealed he played the flute for one or two years as a child and promised to mime playing it if he scores against Senegal.
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Atletico reject Real Madrid's €150m bid for Julian Alvarez, citing €500m clause
Real Madrid's €150m offer for Julian Alvarez has been officially rejected by Atletico Madrid, who made clear the Argentine striker is unavailable to any domestic rival below his €500m release clause. Both clubs issued public statements on Tuesday in an unusually charged exchange.
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