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Barcelona sell Ansu Fati to Monaco for €11m with €29m buy-back clause after 14-year association ends
Barcelona have finalised a permanent €11m sale of Ansu Fati to AS Monaco, ending a 14-year relationship with the club. The deal includes a €29m buy-back clause and frees up an estimated €17.2m in wage commitments for the Blaugrana.
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USA stun Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener as celebrities pack out Los Angeles
The United States launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, drawing a star-studded crowd in Los Angeles that included David Beckham, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Katy Perry.
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Pearce urges England stars and Tuchel to seize rare World Cup glory chance
Stuart Pearce, who attended just one World Cup in a 12-year England career, has called on Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel to capitalise on what he describes as a rare opportunity to make history in the United States this summer.
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Two men charged with assaulting police during Canada's historic first World Cup point against Bosnia
Toronto police arrested two German nationals linked to a Bosnian fan group after an altercation in the stands during Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday — the co-hosts' first ever World Cup point.
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Messi trains with Argentina in Kansas City as study crowns him football's biggest global name
Lionel Messi, preparing for his sixth World Cup at age 38, topped a Google Trends study with a peak relative interest index of 100 — outranking Mbappé (72) and Ronaldo (65) across a two-year global window before the tournament.
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England recover stolen World Cup kit after Kane's boots and Tuchel's tactical board go missing
Harry Kane's boots, Jude Bellingham's boots, official World Cup balls and Thomas Tuchel's tactical whiteboards were stolen from an England team vehicle during the 1,238-mile road trip from Florida to Kansas City. Kansas City police arrested two suspects and sources say the missing items have since been recovered.
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Lorient demands at least €20m for Pablo Pagis, OM's top target
Lorient president Loïc Féry has set Pablo Pagis's price at a minimum of €20 million. Olympique de Marseille is among the main contenders for the 23-year-old winger, who has scored 10 goals and provided 5 assists this season.
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Martinez backs Portugal as genuine World Cup contenders after Nations League title
Roberto Martinez believes Portugal's Nations League triumph over Germany and Spain has given his squad the psychological foundation to challenge for a first-ever World Cup title this summer.
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Benched at PSG, Lee Kang-In pushed towards the exit
Arriving in Paris in summer 2023 alongside Luis Enrique, Lee Kang-In has never managed to establish himself as a regular starter at PSG. With 39 appearances across all competitions in 2025-2026 but no key role, the South Korean attacking midfielder is now being encouraged to leave the club.
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Mbappé warns media: Olise is introverted and 'will never change'
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé gave a frank portrait of Michael Olise, describing the Bayern Munich winger as an introverted player who 'economises his words' but whose 'feet do the talking for him'.
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Susan Boyle backs Scotland ahead of first World Cup match in 28 years
Singer Susan Boyle has sent a video message of encouragement to Scotland's men's team before their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday, their first appearance at the tournament since France 1998.
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Hat-trick against Miami FC puts Toney back in Tuchel's World Cup plans after Saudi exile
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick in England's closed-doors practice match against Miami FC this week, underlining his credentials as a penalty specialist and impact striker after a turbulent two years that included a betting ban and a move to the Saudi Pro League.
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115 minutes in a year: Monaco running out of patience with ghost Pogba
Back in the spotlight after signing with AS Monaco a year ago, Paul Pogba has played just 115 minutes across all competitions this season. The summer preparation could seal his future at the club.
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Morocco–Brazil: Five new starters expected for 2026 World Cup opener
New manager, Nayef Aguerd's absence and the integration of Chadi Riad, Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi: Morocco enters its first 2026 World Cup match against Brazil with a significantly reshuffled lineup compared to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Van Hecke hints at Tottenham move but insists transfer clarity will wait until after World Cup
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke says he already has personal clarity on his future amid Tottenham's pursuit, but is refusing to discuss a potential move until after the Netherlands' World Cup campaign concludes.
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Kretinsky set to become West Ham's majority shareholder after Sullivan abuse allegations
Daniel Kretinsky will increase his stake in West Ham from 27 to 43 per cent by purchasing shares from the Gold family, following BBC Panorama allegations against co-chair David Sullivan, who has denied the claims and stepped down from his role.
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Bernardo Silva seals free transfer to Real Madrid, ending Atlético's verbal agreement
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, with the move confirmed by transfer reporter Matteo Moretto. Atlético Madrid had a verbal agreement in place before Madrid intervened, with José Mourinho identified as the driving force behind the signing.
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Giroud backs Mbappe and Dembele to lead France to World Cup glory this summer
France legend Olivier Giroud has praised the country's attacking depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele — the reigning Ballon d'Or winner — can both lead Les Bleus to the title.
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Ratcliffe's Nice sale collapses at deadline as American consortium pulls out
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's attempt to sell French club Nice has fallen through after an American consortium withdrew at the last minute, unable to meet financial and sporting stability requirements ahead of the June 15 INEOS deadline.
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Zlatan cuts off microphone and ejects Speed from Fox Sports set after Ronaldo World Cup prediction
Consultant for Fox Sports at the 2026 World Cup, Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacted sharply when YouTuber Speed predicted a Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo victory: he took the microphone from his hands and sent him off the set.
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