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Ken Bates, the man who saved Chelsea for £1 in 1982, dies aged 94 in Monaco
Ken Bates, the former owner and chairman of Chelsea and Leeds United, has died aged 94. Chelsea confirmed he passed away peacefully in Monaco, surrounded by his wife and family.
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BBC and ITV confirm full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026
BBC Sport and ITV Sport have revealed their complete broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Notable names include Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy for the BBC, while Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance as an ITV analyst on 20 June.
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Bellingham, Rice and Guehi among England players one booking from semi-final ban
Four England players are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, after picking up yellow cards in the knockout rounds. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly must all avoid a booking to remain eligible for the semi-finals.
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Bulked-up Harry Amass pushes to fill United's left-back void ahead of pre-season
Harry Amass has returned to first-team training at Carrington visibly stronger after a summer in the gym, as the 19-year-old bids to capitalise on Manchester United's left-back vacancy with Luke Shaw out of contract next summer.
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Thunderstorm warnings and 43°C heat index threaten to delay England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday, but the match could be disrupted by severe thunderstorms and a heat index approaching 43°C. Safety rules mandate an automatic 30-minute delay for any lightning within an eight-mile radius.
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Scaloni dismisses favoritism accusations ahead of Switzerland quarterfinal
After Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan claimed the Round of 16 match against Argentina (3-2) was "rigged", Lionel Scaloni calmly responded at a press conference, denying any favoritism toward Argentina.
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New Sports Law Threatens Nasser al-Khelaïfi's Position at LFP
Article 8 of a draft law on professional sport would make certain executive roles at a football club incompatible with holding interests in an audiovisual broadcasting company — a provision directly targeting PSG's president.
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Messi and Mbappe share Golden Boot lead on eight goals with Haaland closing in
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are level at the top of the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings with eight goals each. Erling Haaland trails by one, while tiebreaker rules currently favour Mbappe thanks to his three assists against Messi's one.
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Sporting Kansas City enter Salah race as Saudi Arabia talks stall after Egypt exit
MLS side Sporting Kansas City have emerged as surprise suitors for free agent Mo Salah after Saudi Arabia negotiations hit a wall. The 34-year-old left Liverpool this summer and was focused on Egypt's World Cup campaign until their 3-2 defeat to Argentina on Tuesday.
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South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25 days after World Cup
Jayden Adams, who represented South Africa in all three of their 2026 World Cup group stage matches, has died aged 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder passed away on Saturday, prompting tributes from across the football world.
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Ederson deal uncertainty exposes Manchester United's stuttering summer window
Manchester United agreed a fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson last month, but contradicting reports over whether the deal has collapsed have cast doubt over a transfer window that has already seen the club miss out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
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Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season as United eye £4.3m sell-on windfall
Alejandro Garnacho was not present at Chelsea's first pre-season session under Xabi Alonso at Cobham this week, with the club reportedly willing to sell the Argentine winger less than a year after his £40m arrival from Manchester United.
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Ibrahimovic slams Rudi Garcia after Belgium's cruel elimination by Spain
Eliminated 2-1 by Spain in the dying seconds of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, the Red Devils face scathing criticism from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who holds manager Rudi Garcia directly responsible for the defeat.
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Manchester United set to pocket £13m from Greenwood sale as Atletico and Fenerbahce circle
Manchester United stand to receive up to £13.3m this summer through a sell-on clause inserted into Mason Greenwood's 2024 move to Marseille, with Atletico Madrid and Fenerbahce both having agreed deals for the forward.
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England reach World Cup quarter-finals as Tuchel's side prepare to face Norway
England have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup and will face Erling Haaland's Norway in the knockout stage, with Thomas Tuchel's side continuing their run in the United States.
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France vs Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-final: Spanish press warns Mbappé
After their respective victories against Morocco (2-0) and Belgium (2-1), France and Spain will meet in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on July 14 in Dallas. A rematch of the Euro 2024 semi-final that is already inflaming Spanish media.
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FIFA confirms kick-off time for Norway vs England quarter-final despite storm threat in Miami
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Norway and England will proceed as scheduled on Saturday at 23:00 CET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, according to FIFA, despite concerns over potential thunderstorms in the region.
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Mbappe and Messi share Golden Boot lead on eight goals each at World Cup 2026
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are level on eight goals apiece heading into the World Cup quarter-finals, with Erling Haaland seven goals and Harry Kane on six among those in pursuit.
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Manchester United close in on £50m Santos signing to fill Casemiro's midfield void
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth around £50m with Chelsea for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, 22, whose ground-duel success rate of 67.8% last season dwarfed those of Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes.
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England pubs granted extended hours for World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
The UK government has confirmed extended licensing hours for pubs in England and Wales ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. Venues can stay open until 30 minutes after the final whistle, with kick-off set for 10pm BST from Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
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