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Tuchel warns England stars they must win two shootouts to lift the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has told his England squad they should expect to face two penalty shootouts on the road to World Cup glory, with the expanded 48-team format and tight conditions making deadlocks more likely. The squad has already been practising spot kicks, with Tuchel citing Ivan Toney's shootout record as a key reason for his selection.
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FIFA mandates hydration breaks at every World Cup match, even in climate-controlled stadiums
FIFA has made hydration breaks compulsory at the 22-minute mark of each half at the 2026 World Cup, regardless of temperature or roof conditions. The policy follows player complaints about dangerous heat at last summer's Club World Cup in the United States.
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Antonio Valencia says he would return to Manchester United in any role to work under Carrick
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has declared he would drop everything to return to Old Trafford, expressing his desire to work alongside newly appointed manager Michael Carrick in any capacity.
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Left out of final by Luis Enrique, Zaïre-Emery admits frustration despite PSG's triumph
Warren Zaïre-Emery, PSG's most-used player by Luis Enrique in 2025-2026, started on the bench in the Champions League final against Arsenal. The Paris midfielder confessed his disappointment while acknowledging his coach's winning decision.
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Tuchel's glowing Anderson verdict clears path for Man City's summer move
Manchester City are pushing to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with England manager Thomas Tuchel describing the 22-year-old as 'the full package' after City's interest emerged during the World Cup warm-up camp.
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Maguire 'shocked and gutted' as Foden, Palmer and Trent miss Tuchel's England World Cup squad
Harry Maguire publicly vented his frustration after Thomas Tuchel omitted him from England's 26-man World Cup squad, with Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out. Pundit Micah Richards and former captain John Terry both questioned the selections.
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Barcola heading for PSG exit: Ferran Torres already targeted as replacement for €50M
Frustrated by his playing time and with no contract extension in sight, Bradley Barcola could leave PSG this summer. The Paris club is monitoring Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona) as a potential replacement, according to Sky Italia.
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Fletcher and Cunha set to open United's World Cup with Scotland and Brazil
Manchester United have 13 players entering the World Cup this summer, with the first appearing on Saturday. Teenager Tyler Fletcher could feature for Scotland against Haiti, while Matheus Cunha faces a fight to hold his Brazil starting spot against Morocco.
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United target Mateus Fernandes to build a Mainoo-led midfield to challenge PSG
Manchester United are favourites to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder potentially partnering Kobbie Mainoo in a technically ambitious new-look engine room at Old Trafford.
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England's World Cup camp hit by equipment theft days before Croatia opener
England's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been disrupted after training gear and match balls were stolen in transit to their Missouri base. Unconfirmed reports suggest boots belonging to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham may also be among the missing items.
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World Cup Magazine Loses Half Its Audience in Second Episode on M6
The show hosted by Ophélie Meunier on M6 dropped from 2.6 million to 1.22 million viewers between its first and second episode, finishing fourth in its time slot on Friday night.
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Antonio Valencia says he would run back to Manchester United to join Michael Carrick's staff
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has declared he would return to Old Trafford in any role if asked, singling out his desire to work alongside newly appointed manager Michael Carrick, his team-mate for nine years.
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Neymar set to miss Brazil's World Cup opener as Yamal and Pulisic also race to be fit
Neymar is almost certain to sit out Brazil's 2026 World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday after sustaining a grade two calf injury. Spain's Lamine Yamal has returned to training but may be limited to a cameo against Cape Verde, while Christian Pulisic was withdrawn at half-time in the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay with a calf problem.
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England and Argentina share Kansas City as their World Cup 2026 base this summer
Thomas Tuchel's England have set up camp at the Inn at Meadowbrook in Kansas City, training at Swope Soccer Village — the same Midwest city chosen by reigning champions Argentina, the Netherlands, and Algeria for the 48-team tournament.
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Tartan Army descends on Boston as Scotland prepare for first World Cup match in 28 years
Celebrities, politicians and thousands of fans have gathered in Boston ahead of Scotland's Group C opener against Haiti on Saturday, marking the nation's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
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Drogba urged Salah to make 'selfish' Chelsea return during 2021 Liverpool contract standoff
Didier Drogba publicly called on Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool and rejoin Chelsea during the Egyptian's 2021 contract dispute with the Reds — advice that went unheeded as Salah signed a new deal at Anfield.
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One-Minute Highlights: beIN Sports Justifies World Cup 2026 Cuts by Broadcasting Rights
Criticized for match summaries limited to around sixty seconds on its social media, beIN Sports invokes its contractual obligations linked to broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup.
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McTominay returns to Scotland training after stomach illness sparked squad concern
Scott McTominay missed a Scotland training session in Boston and travelled separately to the team hotel due to a stomach issue, but the Napoli midfielder has since recovered and been declared fit by manager Steve Clarke ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti.
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Arsenal explore £34m Tzolis move as Arteta pushes for left-wing reinforcement
Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis for around £34m as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his attack following the Champions League final defeat to PSG.
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Aulas forced to step back from Lyon Metropolis governance following rape allegation against former campaign director
Jean-Michel Aulas has been forced to withdraw from the governance of the Cœur Lyonnais group at the Lyon Metropolis following revelations of a rape complaint involving chemical submission against his former campaign director, Roman Abreu.
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