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Kolasinac's goal-line miracle keeps Bosnia ahead before late Canada equaliser
Sead Kolasinac produced a stunning goal-line clearance in the 53rd minute to preserve Bosnia and Herzegovina's lead against Canada, but the World Cup co-hosts levelled late through Cyle Larin before the ex-Arsenal defender hobbled off injured.
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Larin's stunning late equaliser earns Canada their first-ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin came off the bench to cancel out Bosnia and Herzegovina's opener with a superb half-volley in Toronto, ending Canada's 39-year wait for a point at the World Cup finals.
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Trump calls Pochettino to back USMNT ahead of World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay
Donald Trump phoned USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino before the United States' World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, telling him the team can go 'all the way' in the tournament.
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Lou Macari and Tony Whelan awarded MBEs in King's Birthday Honours for services to football and charity
Former Manchester United forward Lou Macari and ex-academy coach Tony Whelan have been awarded MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours. Macari is recognised for his charitable work tackling homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent through the Macari Foundation, while Whelan is honoured for a 34-year career developing academy talent at Old Trafford.
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Quansah credits £35m Liverpool exit as the 'tough decision' that earned his World Cup place
Jarell Quansah says leaving his boyhood club Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen in a £35m deal last summer was a difficult but necessary step, with regular Champions League football under his belt now translating into a World Cup call-up under Thomas Tuchel.
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Rooney criticises Marsch's public team talk after Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wayne Rooney voiced his displeasure at Jesse Marsch's decision to hold a post-match huddle in full view of TV cameras after Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto, with Cyle Larin's late equaliser rescuing a point in Group B.
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Lyon target Julien Duranville to offset Afonso Moreira's imminent departure to Bayer
Forced to sell to satisfy DNCG and UEFA requirements, Lyon is set to lose Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million. The Rhône club has already identified Belgian winger Julien Duranville, currently on loan at Basel, as his replacement, with negotiations underway with Borussia Dortmund.
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Trump calls Pochettino 'fantastic guy' but skips USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay
President Donald Trump phoned the U.S. Men's National Team on Thursday night ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, telling the players to 'have some fun' — but will not attend the match in person.
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Ronaldo silences World Cup fitness doubts at 41 with 28-goal Saudi season behind him
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed concerns over his physical condition ahead of Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign, pointing to 28 goals in 30 Saudi Pro League matches as proof he remains a decisive force at 41.
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Katy Perry and Future headline USA's World Cup opener as Trump skips SoFi Stadium
Katy Perry and Future headlined the opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as Mauricio Pochettino's USA kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Paraguay. President Trump was absent, opting instead for his 80th birthday celebrations in Washington.
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Michael Oliver ruled out of World Cup debut match with minor injury as Letexier steps in
Premier League referee Michael Oliver has been withdrawn from Ecuador vs Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026 due to a minor injury. FIFA confirmed Frenchman François Letexier will take his place, with Oliver expected to return for the next round of group matches.
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Alexi Lalas stuns Thierry Henry with live on-air swear word during World Cup coverage
FOX Sports pundit Alexi Lalas dropped an X-rated British slur on live television during FIFA World Cup studio coverage, leaving co-hosts Thierry Henry, Rebecca Lowe and Zlatan Ibrahimovic visibly shocked.
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Dempsey fires back at Marsch over claim he had to 'beg' US players to sing anthem
Clint Dempsey, the United States' all-time record goalscorer with 57 goals, has hit back at Canada coach Jesse Marsch after Marsch claimed he sometimes had to 'beg' USMNT players to sing the national anthem during his time as Bob Bradley's assistant.
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Rooney backs Tuchel's culture reset after Bellingham reveals Euro 2024 disconnect
Wayne Rooney has endorsed Thomas Tuchel's drive to rebuild squad unity after Jude Bellingham admitted England's group lacked connection at Euro 2024, with Rooney warning that keeping 26 players happy is 'almost impossible'.
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Gazza and Southgate audiobooks available free as England's World Cup campaign nears
Amazon is offering Prime members a free three-month Audible trial ahead of England's World Cup opener, with titles including Paul Gascoigne's memoir Eight and Gareth Southgate's Dear England: Lessons in Leadership among the available books.
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Dempsey fires back at Marsch's claim USA players had to be begged to sing anthem
Jesse Marsch claimed USA players had to be begged to sing the national anthem during the 2010 World Cup. Clint Dempsey, who played under Marsch that summer, and Thierry Henry both pushed back sharply ahead of Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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BBC and ITV defend scrapping traditional World Cup highlights show as UK fans fume
British broadcasters BBC and ITV have opted against scheduling a traditional late-night or morning highlights programme for the 2026 World Cup, pushing fans to streaming apps instead — a decision that has sparked widespread frustration online.
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OGC Nice sale to American investor falls through
Negotiations between Ineos and an American investor for the sale of OGC Nice have officially failed on Friday. Jim Ratcliffe remains sole owner of the Côte d'Azur club, which enters the off-season amid persistent uncertainty.
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Micah Richards reveals hectic New York-to-Salford schedule juggling World Cup duties
Micah Richards is flying between New York and the UK every few days during the 2026 World Cup, balancing BBC punditry in Salford with Netflix's The Rest is Football podcast, which is being broadcast live from Times Square.
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Mexican and South Korean fans unite in Gangnam Style after opening World Cup wins
Mexican and South Korean supporters celebrated together in the streets after both nations won their opening World Cup 2026 group-stage matches on Thursday, with Mexican fans joining in on the iconic 'Gangnam Style' dance and chanting 'Korean, brother, you're Mexican now!'
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