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Eze names Zidane and Ronaldinho as heroes ahead of his first World Cup
Eberechi Eze has revealed that Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho are the two players who shaped him most, citing the 2006 World Cup as his earliest tournament memory as he prepares to make his own debut at the 2026 edition with England.
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Messi reassures on fitness and warns Algeria ahead of 2026 World Cup
Scorer three minutes after coming on against Iceland (3-0), Lionel Messi displayed full confidence a week before the World Cup kicks off, sending a direct warning to Algeria, Argentina's first opponent.
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Saka injury concern clouds England's World Cup eve as Infantino prepares press conference
Thomas Tuchel has raised doubts over Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup, revealing the Arsenal forward is being managed through an Achilles issue as England face Costa Rica in their final warm-up. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is also set to address the media on the eve of the tournament.
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Gascoigne sends love to Keegan and recalls losing his boots as a Newcastle apprentice
Paul Gascoigne has expressed his support for Kevin Keegan following the former England manager's Stage Four cancer diagnosis, while sharing a story of accidentally losing one of Keegan's boots as a teenage apprentice at Newcastle United in the 1980s.
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Shearer hails Dalglish and Keegan as 'superb men' after both receive cancer diagnoses
Alan Shearer has paid tribute to Sir Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan after both men revealed they are undergoing cancer treatment, calling the two managers who shaped his career 'superb men first and foremost'.
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Gilberto Silva backs Ancelotti's Brazil but rules them out as World Cup favourites
World Cup winner Gilberto Silva says Carlo Ancelotti has transformed into an honorary Brazilian ahead of this summer's tournament, but the former Arsenal captain does not believe the Seleção are among the main contenders for a sixth title.
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Real Madrid sets Camavinga at €50m and opens door to summer exit
Sidelined from José Mourinho's plans, Eduardo Camavinga could leave Real Madrid this summer. Madrid's board has set the French midfielder's price at 50 million euros, with several English clubs interested.
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Ligue 1+ raises price to €19.99/month for new subscribers, loyal customers spared
LFP Media has unveiled its new pricing for the 2026-2027 season: €19.
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First OM-PSG Classique Set for September 20 at the Vélodrome in 2026-2027
The LFP unveiled the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 calendar on Wednesday. Olympique de Marseille will host PSG on September 20 in matchday five, before the return fixture at Parc des Princes on February 7.
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Saint-Étienne opens Ligue 2 season at Sochaux on August 8, with Metz and Nantes clashes
The LFP has published the Ligue 2 2026-2027 schedule. AS Saint-Étienne, relegated for the second consecutive year after their playoff defeat to Nice, begin away at promoted Sochaux on August 8 and finish at home on May 22 against Pau.
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Everton ordered to pay Burnley £30m in damages over PSR breach that cost Clarets their place in Premier League
Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley £30 million in compensation and interest after a Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission ruled the Toffees' PSR breach contributed to Burnley's relegation in May 2022. Everton have appealed, calling the ruling "fundamentally flawed".
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Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m compensation over PSR breach that cost Clarets their place
An independent Premier League panel has ruled that Everton must pay Burnley £35.1m in compensation after their 2022 PSR breach contributed to Burnley's relegation. Everton, who called the ruling 'fundamentally flawed', have immediately launched an appeal.
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England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L as World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Arlington, Texas, before further Group L fixtures against Ghana and Panama later in June.
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Heat, humidity and storms cast a long shadow over World Cup 2026 host cities
Sports scientists and climate researchers warn that roughly a quarter of World Cup 2026 matches could be played in conditions exceeding recommended safety limits, with extreme heat, high humidity, and severe thunderstorms threatening player welfare and match pace across US, Canadian, and Mexican venues.
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World Cup 2026 opening ceremony faces disruption as 10,000 security personnel deployed in Mexico City
More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed around Mexico City's Banorte Stadium ahead of the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony, as at least six protest groups — including teachers, farmers and families of missing people — plan mass demonstrations to coincide with Thursday's launch event.
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Olise says "I don't know" about Brazil and takes a dig at Bruno Guimarães before the World Cup
A terse response from Michael Olise about Brazil's chances at the 2026 World Cup was enough to irritate Bruno Guimarães, who reminded everyone that the Seleção is the only nation to wear five stars on its jersey.
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Magaluf bars mute TVs after midnight as Calvia clamps down on World Cup viewing rules
Bars in Magaluf, Majorca, must silence terrace audio after midnight and can only extend opening hours for Spain, Germany, England and Scotland matches under a new municipal decree signed ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Man City set for £4m-£8m windfall as Real Madrid's £130m bid for Alvarez is rejected
Manchester City hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any profit from a future Julian Alvarez transfer, leaving them in line for a multi-million pound windfall after Real Madrid's £130m offer was turned down by Atletico Madrid.
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Lineker names Hall as England's best left-back snubbed from Tuchel's World Cup squad
Gary Lineker has publicly backed Lewis Hall as England's best left-back, criticising Thomas Tuchel for leaving the Newcastle United defender out of his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in favour of Djed Spence, Tino Livramento and Nico O'Reilly.
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British police confirm increased patrols across England and Scotland during World Cup
British police have warned fans to celebrate responsibly during the 2026 World Cup, confirming heightened officer presence in town centres, licensed premises, and fan events throughout the tournament. Scotland has also been granted a bank holiday on June 15 to mark the nation's first World Cup appearance in nearly three decades.
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