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James Corden and Rio Ferdinand team up for nightly World Cup late-night show
James Corden is hosting a one-hour nightly show throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joined by former England captain Rio Ferdinand and comedian Ian Karmel to break down each day's biggest moments and storylines.
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FIFA blames fans in concourses as empty seats embarrass World Cup 2026 openers
FIFA has claimed that visibly empty seats during South Korea's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara were partly caused by ticketed fans standing in concourses rather than sitting down — an explanation that has done little to quell criticism of the tournament's high ticket prices.
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Bayern Munich sets impossible price for Olise and shuts door on PSG
Targeted by PSG as a summer priority, Michael Olise will not be sold, according to a Bayern Munich board member: "Even at 500 million euros, he will not leave."
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Manchester United borrow extra £93m at higher rate, adding £10m a year to debt burden
Manchester United have refinanced a $425m bond by borrowing $550m at an interest rate of 5.36 per cent — up from 3.79 per cent — potentially costing the club around £10m more per year as their total debt load exceeds £1bn.
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Owen sees slim Carrick lifeline for Rashford as Barcelona stall on £26m permanent deal
Michael Owen believes Michael Carrick's personal knowledge of Marcus Rashford is the one factor that could make an unlikely Manchester United return possible, as Barcelona continue to delay triggering a permanent deal worth £26m.
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Saka races to be fit as Tuchel weighs three key England selections for Croatia opener
Bukayo Saka is pushing to overcome an Achilles problem in time for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas next Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel also undecided on the No10 role and his centre-back pairing.
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Davies not 100% fit as Canada star faces race to feature at home World Cup
Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's opening World Cup group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina after a string of injuries. The Bayern Munich left-back has had an MRI and is healing well, but coach Jesse Marsch says he is not yet fully fit.
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Infantino mocks Italy's World Cup absence, Rome fires back
At the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked about Italy's elimination, suggesting it might take "perhaps 228 teams" for the Azzurri to qualify. The remark sparked a sharp political backlash in Rome.
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Canada denies Partey visa, ruling him out of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey has been barred from entering Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government, meaning the former Arsenal midfielder will miss Ghana's opening World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto.
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Premier League downgrades hair pulling from red card offence ahead of 2026-27 season
Premier League referees will be able to issue yellow cards for hair pulling from 2026-27, replacing the automatic red card introduced last season. Three players were dismissed for the offence in 2024-25, prompting a review through the league's Game Improvement Advisory Group.
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Bellingham and Rogers reveal lifelong bond as childhood friends unite at World Cup 2026
Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, who grew up miles apart in the West Midlands and played together at junior level, have spoken of a friendship so close that Rogers calls the Real Madrid star his 'little big brother' ahead of England's World Cup campaign.
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Robbie Williams becomes Port Vale shirt sponsor in two-year hometown deal
Global pop star Robbie Williams will have his 'RW' logo on Port Vale's home and away kits for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, while also taking on an ambassador role for the League Two club's charitable foundation.
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Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa, to miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey has been refused entry to Canada and will not feature in Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama on 17 June. The former Arsenal midfielder, charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, holds a US visa and remains eligible for Ghana's later group games.
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Desailly urges Xabi Alonso to sign Darwin Nunez, claiming Chelsea would unlock the striker's best
Marcel Desailly believes Darwin Nunez, sold by Liverpool to Al-Hilal last summer after a €100m move failed to deliver, could thrive as the focal point of Xabi Alonso's Chelsea rebuild next season.
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Barcola wants more playing time, Dembélé negotiates his salary: two hot issues for PSG
PSG is simultaneously working on contract extensions for Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé. While the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner appears inclined to stay, the former Lyon player is demanding more playing time—a guarantee Paris is struggling to offer.
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Empty seats embarrass FIFA as fans blame fivefold ticket price rise at World Cup 2026
Rows of vacant seats were visible during South Korea's 2-1 win over Czechia at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, despite an announced attendance of 44,985. Football Supporters Europe says ticket prices have jumped fivefold compared to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Gabby Logan twice turns down Royal invitation to stay focused on World Cup duty
BBC presenter Gabby Logan has declined two separate invitations to collect her OBE because both dates clashed with her World Cup 2026 broadcasting commitments. Logan is set to become the first woman to lead coverage of a men's World Cup final on the BBC.
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Rob Green reveals Capello blanked him for rest of 2010 World Cup after USA howler
Rob Green has recalled how Fabio Capello dropped him and then refused to speak to him again after his goalkeeping error gifted the USA a 1-1 draw in England's 2010 World Cup opener in South Africa.
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Bernardo Silva edges closer to Real Madrid move after nine-year Man City exit
Bernardo Silva has left Manchester City as a free agent following nine years at the Etihad, with reports in Spain suggesting the 31-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, where José Mourinho is set to take charge.
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JJ Gabriel set for tour debut as World Cup absences shape Manchester United's European pre-season
Manchester United will remain in Europe for pre-season this summer, facing Wrexham, Rosenborg, Atlético Madrid, PSG, Leeds and AC Milan across six fixtures. With 12 senior players at the World Cup, youngsters including JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are in line for extended opportunities.
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