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Kane defends Bellingham and Tuchel rift as media 'creating division' before Argentina semi-final
Harry Kane has pushed back against suggestions of a rift in the England camp after Thomas Tuchel called his side 'lucky' to beat Norway and Jude Bellingham responded sharply to the manager's comments. Kane insists the squad's togetherness remains intact ahead of their World Cup semi-final with Argentina.
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Lineker's final BBC salary revealed as Shearer takes significant pay cut
The BBC's Annual Report shows Gary Lineker earned between £325,000 and £329,999 in his final year at the corporation, a sharp drop from his previous £1.35m salary, while Alan Shearer's pay fell to the £390,000–£394,999 range.
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Karl Darlow joins Manchester United on free transfer as backup to Senne Lammens
Karl Darlow has signed for Manchester United on a free transfer after leaving Leeds, where he made 22 Premier League appearances last season. The 35-year-old Wales international will serve as backup goalkeeper to first-choice Senne Lammens.
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Manchester United sign Karl Darlow on free transfer as Bayindir and Onana depart
Manchester United have completed the signing of 35-year-old Wales international goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer from Leeds United, with the stopper signing a deal until June 2028. The move comes as André Onana and Altay Bayindir are both set to leave the club.
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Deschamps explains why Doué and Barcola rotate on France's left wing
Ahead of France-Spain, Didier Deschamps justified the alternation between Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola on the left, emphasizing that his choices depend on the opponent's defensive profile rather than a fixed tactical system.
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Man City open Etihad doors to clubs as Maresca scouts academy talent for loans and sales
Manchester City are hosting representatives from clubs across England and Europe at the City Football Academy on Tuesday, giving interested parties a close look at emerging academy talent ahead of potential loan and permanent deals this summer.
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McTominay unwinds in St Barts after Scotland's World Cup exit with Napoli title in his pocket
Scott McTominay has been holidaying in St Barts with girlfriend Cam Reading following Scotland's group-stage elimination at the World Cup. The Napoli midfielder wrapped up a 44-game season in which he scored 14 goals and won the Serie A MVP award.
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Courtois signed Real Madrid extension to 2027 a year ago, Romano confirms
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Thibaut Courtois signed a contract extension with Real Madrid last summer, keeping the Belgian goalkeeper at the club until June 2027, with further talks over a longer deal planned after the current transfer window.
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Deschamps acknowledges Spain as favorites ahead of World Cup semifinal
Hours before the France-Spain World Cup semifinal clash on July 14, Didier Deschamps publicly confirmed Spain's favorite status, while anticipating a spectacular match between two teams with strong offensive potential.
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England face Argentina in World Cup 2026 semi-final as France meet Spain in Atlanta showdown
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta. France and Spain meet in the other last-four tie in Arlington, Texas, with both games kicking off at 8pm BST.
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Mbappe leads Messi and Haaland in tightly packed World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race
Kylian Mbappe tops the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings on eight goals, level with Lionel Messi but ahead on assists, while Erling Haaland sits third on seven and Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham share fourth on six apiece.
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Bellingham and England squad rest in Atlanta ahead of Argentina World Cup semi-final
England's players took a rest day before flying to Atlanta for their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, having travelled over 14,000 miles — seven times further than favourites France — to reach the last four.
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FIFA grants Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof exemption for England vs Argentina semi-final
FIFA has been forced to grant the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta a special exemption from its strict branding rules, after engineers found no way to cover the giant Mercedes logo on the venue's retractable roof without causing structural damage.
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Fibula fracture at 19: how the injury forged Tchouaméni before the World Cup semi-final
Back in the France squad for the World Cup semi-final against Spain after a thigh injury, Aurélien Tchouaméni had already endured a far more severe ordeal at 19: a fibula fracture at Bordeaux that forced him to choose between surgery and the U19 Euros.
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2026 World Cup: English press alarmed by Elfath's appointment for England-Argentina semi-final
The Daily Mail has raised concerns about American referee Ismail Elfath being appointed to oversee the England-Argentina semi-final at the 2026 World Cup, pointing out that Inter Miami has never lost when he has officiated their MLS matches.
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Xabi Alonso rules out Garnacho future at Chelsea after turbulent debut season
Alejandro Garnacho looks set to leave Chelsea this summer after incoming manager Xabi Alonso decided against keeping him. The Argentine, signed for £40m from Manchester United, was berated by team-mates during a 1-0 defeat to his former club in April.
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Keane backs Argentina to end England's World Cup dream as Neville stays bullish
Roy Keane believes Argentina will prove too strong for England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, dismissing Gary Neville's optimism and warning that France could also end the Three Lions' run.
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Senegal's World Cup team doctor lacked sports medicine background, federation president reveals
Senegal Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall has confirmed the squad's team doctor at the World Cup was trained as a gynaecologist, not a sports medicine specialist, leaving players unsettled about their medical support during the tournament.
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Greenwood to Fenerbahçe and Ounahi to Ajax: OM could recover up to €50m
Mason Greenwood's transfer to Fenerbahçe (€42m) and Azzedine Ounahi's potential move to Ajax Amsterdam could bring tens of millions of euros to Olympique de Marseille, which is seeking liquidity to finance its summer transfer window.
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