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Gabriel set for Man Utd pre-season bow at 15 after scoring 21 goals for Under-18s
JJ Gabriel, who scored 21 goals in 23 Under-18 appearances last season, is set to feature in Manchester United's pre-season tour of Europe and is now eligible to play in the Premier League after turning 15.
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Roy Keane and Bruno Fernandes bury public feud after direct phone call
Roy Keane has confirmed he spoke directly with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to resolve a public dispute sparked by a misinterpreted comment about the Premier League assist record on The Overlap podcast.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta's Ederson in £40m deal as Brazilian earns World Cup call-up
Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson in a deal worth up to £40 million, with a meeting scheduled to finalise terms. The 26-year-old Brazilian also received a late World Cup 2026 call-up after Roma's Wesley Franca was ruled out with an adductor injury.
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Musiala backed to 'explode' at 2026 World Cup after snubbing England for Germany
Jamal Musiala, who came through England's youth ranks before declaring for Germany in 2021, has been backed by former Bayern Munich chief Matthias Sammer to become Die Mannschaft's standout player at the World Cup despite only recently returning from a serious knee injury.
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Guehi regrets missing out on Stones partnership at City before World Cup push
Marc Guehi has admitted it was a shame he and John Stones barely played together at Manchester City, sharing just eight minutes on the pitch, despite the pair being established England centre-back partners heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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Keane reveals phone call with Fernandes after feud left United captain upset
Roy Keane has disclosed that Bruno Fernandes reached out to him following a public dispute sparked by Keane's criticism of Manchester United's players. The pair held what Keane described as a 'nice, mature conversation' over the phone.
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Shakira, Katy Perry and Michael Bublé headline three World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the USA
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with three separate opening ceremonies across its three host nations. Shakira and Burna Boy headline in Mexico City on 11 June, Michael Bublé leads the show in Toronto on 12 June, and Katy Perry tops the bill in Los Angeles on 13 June.
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Tuchel sweats on Saka's fitness as England face Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Thomas Tuchel has admitted concerns over Bukayo Saka's achilles ahead of England's friendly against Costa Rica, casting doubt over the Arsenal winger's availability for the World Cup. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson has received a heartfelt letter from Diogo Jota's widow ahead of Scotland's tournament debut.
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Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel set for Man United pre-season debut against AC Milan
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, who scored 21 goals in 23 games for the under-18s last season, is set to feature in the club's European pre-season tour, with a prestigious friendly against AC Milan on 15 August among the fixtures.
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Marco Silva signs two-year Benfica deal as Mourinho's €15m exit seals Real Madrid return
Marco Silva has agreed a two-year contract to manage Benfica after Real Madrid triggered José Mourinho's €15m release clause. Mourinho returns to the Bernabéu for a second spell following Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president.
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Mourinho to Real Madrid: Benfica demands €15 million to release the Special One
Real Madrid will pay €15 million to Benfica to secure José Mourinho's services, the Lisbon club announced Tuesday evening, confirming the Portuguese coach's departure and the signing of his successor, Marco Silva, on a two-year deal.
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Lineker fires back at Shearer's BBC jibe in X-rated Rest is Football exchange
Gary Lineker traded expletive-laden barbs with Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on the debut episode of their Netflix Rest is Football World Cup show, after Shearer quipped that Lineker was 'not relevant anymore' following his BBC departure.
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Trump administration bars Africa's top referee from World Cup over terror links claim
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named Africa's referee of the year in 2025 and set to become Somalia's first World Cup official, was denied entry to the United States after CBP officials cited alleged associations with suspected members of terror organisations.
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Real Madrid's Alvarez bid rejected as Romero eyes Old Trafford move this summer
Real Madrid have confirmed Atletico Madrid rejected their bid for Julian Alvarez, while Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is being linked with a move to Manchester United. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes also has both United and Arsenal tracking him.
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Carrick ends Man Utd's 23-year overseas pre-season tradition with European tour
Michael Carrick has scrapped Manchester United's long-standing practice of touring Asia, North America and Australia in pre-season, opting instead for a six-game European schedule that runs from Helsinki to Wroclaw this summer.
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Micah Richards demands FIFA act after Somali referee denied entry to World Cup host US
Omar Artan was set to become the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup before being refused entry to the United States days before the tournament begins. Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has called for immediate action.
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Man United weigh £80m Scott and Tonali bids as midfield rebuild takes shape
Manchester United are weighing moves for Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, both valued at £80m and £100m respectively, as the club targets midfield reinforcements following Casemiro's departure ahead of the June 15 window opening.
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Atletico Madrid humiliates Real with scathing statement after rejecting Julián Álvarez offer
Real Madrid tabled a €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez, which Atletico Madrid rejected — before publishing a biting statement mocking its rival and systematically dismantling the merengue's version of events.
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Relegated to Ligue 2, Saint-Etienne negotiates Stassin sale with Porto
Author of 11 goals and 8 assists this season, Belgian striker Lucas Stassin (21) is in FC Porto's sights. Negotiations are said to have begun between the two clubs, although no formal offer has yet been submitted to ASSE.
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Carrick ends Manchester United's 24-year pre-season tradition with European tour plan
Michael Carrick has scrapped Manchester United's long-standing practice of far-flung pre-season tours, opting instead for a six-game European schedule this summer that includes fixtures against Atletico Madrid, PSG, and AC Milan.
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