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BBC defends Salford World Cup studio as ITV launches rival Brooklyn base for 2026
The BBC has unveiled a new state-of-the-art studio at MediaCity in Salford that will host its entire 2026 World Cup coverage, drawing criticism from Gary Lineker and TV pundits as ITV opts for a high-profile Brooklyn studio overlooking the New York skyline.
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John Terry's £14m Colchester United takeover collapses for third time under Cowling
Chelsea and England legend John Terry has seen his bid to join a consortium buying League Two side Colchester United fall through, with owner Robbie Cowling confirming the end of talks that had been ongoing since April.
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FIFA faces Texas investigation over World Cup ticket scandal as storm threatens Houston opener
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that supporters who paid over $10,000 for premium Category 1 seats were moved to inferior sections after stadium maps were redrawn. Meanwhile, a tropical storm threatens to delay Germany's opening Group E fixture against Curacao in Houston.
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Manchester United prepares offer for Mamadou Sangaré, RC Lens breakthrough star
Following Casemiro's departure, Manchester United is targeting Mamadou Sangaré, RC Lens midfielder and 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award winner. An offer is being prepared for the player valued at €40 million.
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Forest demand £130m Premier League record fee to block Anderson's move to Man City
Nottingham Forest have rejected two Manchester City bids for Elliot Anderson, holding out for a £130m package that would shatter the Premier League transfer record. Manchester United, previously interested, are now expected to pursue alternative midfield targets.
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New York names street after Thierry Henry, 2010 handball controversy reignited
New York renamed a street in honour of Thierry Henry, former New York Red Bulls player, to mark the start of the 2026 World Cup. The initiative immediately revived memories of the controversial handball against Ireland in 2009.
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Keane brands former Man Utd coach Queiroz a 'dead fish' ahead of World Cup clash with England
Roy Keane has delivered a withering assessment of Carlos Queiroz, his former Manchester United colleague now managing Ghana, calling him a coach with 'the personality of a dead fish' and raising 'question marks' over his managerial record.
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Injury to Baumgartner hands Ljubicic first World Cup call-up after three-year Austria absence
Dejan Ljubicic has been recalled to the Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup after Christoph Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury requiring surgery during a pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia. Ljubicic's last Austria appearance came in September 2023.
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Mills and Plunkett to sign pro deals as Mexes departs United academy for Leeds
Manchester United have offered professional contracts to centre-back Albert Mills and midfielder Dante Plunkett, while 16-year-old Silva Mexes — son of Robert Earnshaw — is set to leave Carrington for Leeds United's academy.
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United drop Anderson pursuit as City bid £120m, shifting focus to Fernandes and Baleba
Manchester United have stepped back from signing Elliot Anderson after Manchester City tabled a bid exceeding £120m for the Nottingham Forest midfielder. The club is now prioritising alternatives including West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
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Haiti forced to redesign World Cup kit hours before Scotland opener after FIFA political-imagery ban
Haiti have had to change their opening World Cup kit after FIFA ruled that its depiction of the Battle of Vertieres violated regulations on political imagery. The Caribbean nation face Scotland in Foxborough before meeting Brazil and Morocco in the group stage.
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Keane brands ex-United coach Queiroz 'personality of a dead fish' ahead of World Cup
Roy Keane has launched a sharp critique of former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now coaching Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, calling him a brilliant coach but casting 'huge question marks' over his managerial ability.
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Maguire fined £1,000 as three Manchester United players convicted of speeding
Harry Maguire, Altay Bayindir and Matheus Cunha have all faced criminal proceedings for speeding offences in Greater Manchester. Maguire was fined £1,000 and handed three penalty points after being caught at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Altrincham.
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Téléfoot returns in 2026 with TF1 – L'Équipe partnership and new Ligue 1 magazine
TF1 has confirmed the return of Téléfoot for autumn 2026, airing every Sunday at 11 a.m. The channel is partnering with the L'Équipe Group to launch a weekly magazine dedicated to Ligue 1, hosted by Grégoire Margotton.
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Barcelona Activates Purchase Option for 18-Year-Old Egyptian Prospect Hamza Abdelkarim
FC Barcelona have completed the permanent transfer of Hamza Abdelkarim by activating his purchase clause from Al Ahly for €1.5 million plus €5 million in add-ons. The Egyptian striker is the second attacker signed by the Catalan club this summer.
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England face amateur Miami FC in closed-doors warm-up as Saka nurses Achilles concern
Thomas Tuchel's England squad will play a private training fixture against Miami FC at West Palm Gardens, Florida on June 11, with the session closed to the public and unavailable on any broadcast platform. Bukayo Saka is being carefully managed after picking up a slight Achilles issue.
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Bensebaïni spotted in orthopedic boot six days before Algeria-Argentina clash
Ramy Bensebaïni suffered a right ankle injury during training and missed Algeria's two warm-up matches. His absence from the opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Argentina next Wednesday is now a serious possibility.
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Maguire handed £1,000 speeding fine as England World Cup squad travels without him
Harry Maguire was convicted of driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Altrincham last December, receiving a £1,000 fine and three penalty points — the latest setback for the Manchester United defender weeks after his England World Cup omission.
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Panini launches limited-edition World Cup 2026 trading card booster box with ultra-rare parallels
Panini's Monopoly Prizm FIFA World Cup Trading Cards Booster Box delivers 24 cards per box, including potential ultra-rare pulls and Monopoly Prizm parallels, as collectors gear up for the tournament.
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Rice shrugs off sunburn blunder and vows to carry Arsenal title confidence into World Cup
Declan Rice arrived at England's Florida warm-up camp and promptly got sunburned, sparking a scolding from his mother — but the Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League has given him the belief to help England go all the way this summer.
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