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Maguire fined for second speeding offence as two Man Utd team-mates face charges
Harry Maguire has been fined £1,000 and handed three penalty points after admitting driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Altringham — his second speeding conviction in 2025. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and striker Matheus Cunha face separate proceedings.
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Gabriel trains alone this summer to force his way into Carrick's Man United plans
JJ Gabriel, who won't turn 16 until October, is putting in extra gym and pitch work this summer as he targets a senior Manchester United debut under new manager Michael Carrick during pre-season.
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Shearer backs Morgan Rogers over Bellingham as England's World Cup No. 10
Alan Shearer has argued that Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers should be England's chief playmaker at the 2026 World Cup, putting him at odds with Micah Richards, who insists Jude Bellingham is the undisputed starter and 'shouldn't even be a debate'.
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Mexico host South Africa as World Cup 2026 kicks off at the Azteca
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Group A, reprising the 2010 tournament opener. South Korea and the Czech Republic then meet in Guadalajara in a second Group A fixture on the same night.
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Trabzonspor president insists Onana's salary demands met as £20m Man Utd exit looms
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan says the Turkish club have satisfied Andre Onana's financial requirements and expects the Manchester United goalkeeper to stay permanently. United need around £20m from the sale to comply with Premier League PSR rules.
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Mary Earps set to leave PSG and return to WSL with London City Lionesses
Mary Earps will depart Paris Saint-Germain when her contract expires on 30 June, the French club has confirmed. The 33-year-old England goalkeeper is understood to be closing in on a move to London City Lionesses.
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Sportsbooks favour a draw as USA face Paraguay in 2026 World Cup opener
Caesars Sports says a draw is its most profitable outcome for the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup opener on Friday, with heavy public money already backing the co-host nation at -110 on the three-way moneyline.
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Shakira and Burna Boy to headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca
The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony takes place at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, with Shakira and Burna Boy headlining alongside Tyla, J Balvin, Maná, and several other international acts before Mexico face South Africa.
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Saha urges Man United to sign Valverde as Elliot Anderson alternative this summer
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has backed Real Madrid's Federico Valverde as the ideal midfield signing for the club this summer, as United explore alternatives to Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson following Casemiro's departure.
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Six nations, two continents: everything confirmed about the 2030 and 2034 World Cups
The 2030 World Cup will span Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay across a 104-game, 48-team tournament, while Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 edition across five cities and 15 proposed stadiums.
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Shakira and Burna Boy unite on 'Dai Dai', the official World Cup 2026 anthem
Colombian pop star Shakira has teamed up with Nigerian singer Burna Boy to release 'Dai Dai', the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track will receive its live debut at the opening ceremony before Mexico face South Africa.
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Argentina claim Kansas City's top training base ahead of England for World Cup 2026
Reigning world champions Argentina have secured the £56m Sporting KC performance centre in Kansas City, leaving England to settle for the quieter Swope Park complex on the city's outskirts. Both nations are based in Kansas City alongside the Netherlands and Algeria.
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Trump to skip USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay as Rubio leads delegation
Donald Trump is expected to be absent from SoFi Stadium when the United States open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio heading the government delegation instead.
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Man United's sell-on clause could pay off as Chelsea told to offload Garnacho this summer
Alejandro Garnacho managed just one Premier League goal in 24 appearances after his £40m move from Manchester United last August, and pundit Danny Murphy believes Chelsea should sell the winger ahead of Liam Delap when Xabi Alonso takes charge.
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Pulisic, Balogun and Wright tipped to fire USA past Paraguay in World Cup opener
With the 2026 World Cup under way, the United States face Paraguay in their opening group match on Friday. Christian Pulisic leads an American attack that analysts believe is underrated, while Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal and host nation Mexico are also drawing attention.
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Fulham hold talks with Arbeloa as Craven Cottage searches for Silva successor
Fulham have entered talks with former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa as they search for a replacement for Marco Silva, who departed Craven Cottage when his contract expired this summer.
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Contract Disagreements Could Push Harry Kane Out of Bayern This Summer
Under contract with Bayern Munich until 2027, Harry Kane is reportedly at odds with the club over the terms of a contract extension, according to Kicker. A departure this summer is not ruled out, with England, Saudi Arabia and Barcelona cited as possible destinations.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out Scotland training in Charlotte on Thursday with a stomach complaint, raising concerns ahead of Sunday's World Cup Group C opener against Haiti in Boston. Defender Scott McKenna was also absent with a knock, though both players are expected to be fit.
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Shakira and Burna Boy open World Cup 2026 at Azteca as Mexico face South Africa
Shakira and Burna Boy headline the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, performing the official tournament song before co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in Group A — a repeat of the fixture that opened the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg.
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Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony as Mexico face South Africa
The 2026 World Cup kicks off at Mexico City Stadium with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in Group A, preceded by an opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and Salma Hayek. Two further ceremonies are planned for Canada and the United States in the tournament's opening days.
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