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Haaland silenced by Diop, just four touches against Morocco
Starting for Norway in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, Erling Haaland touched the ball only four times before his substitution in the 75th minute — his lowest total since 2019 in a match started as a starter.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move could spark Man Utd reunion with Fred
Mason Greenwood's potential £47.5m transfer to Fenerbahce would reunite him with former Manchester United midfielder Fred, with new club president Aziz Yildirim's stance on the deal set to prove decisive.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet £34.5m asking price as Rashford's Barcelona dream fades
Bayern Munich are prepared to meet Manchester United's £34.5m valuation of Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though his £325,000-per-week wages remain a significant obstacle. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, appear unwilling to pay the £26m required to make the deal permanent.
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Amorim had warned of Eriksen heart precautions before Denmark collapse scare
Ruben Amorim revealed Manchester United carefully monitored Christian Eriksen's heart condition during his time at Old Trafford. The 34-year-old midfielder collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but regained consciousness quickly, with his pacemaker reported to be functioning correctly.
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Fernandes backs red-carded Leao as £43m United transfer target eyes Premier League move
Bruno Fernandes publicly supported Portugal team-mate Rafael Leao after the AC Milan winger was sent off for striking an opponent in a World Cup warm-up match. Leao, valued at £43m by Milan, has openly stated the Premier League would suit his style.
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Mourinho set to return to Real Madrid with Pepe in his coaching staff, says Spanish press
José Mourinho is reportedly about to be appointed Real Madrid manager following Florentino Perez's re-election, with former defender Pepe, a club cornerstone between 2007 and 2017, joining his coaching staff.
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New York Mayor Mamdani quotes Balotelli in World Cup 2026 host city pledge
Zohran Mamdani, an Arsenal fan and Real Oviedo shareholder, invoked Mario Balotelli's famous postman quote while pledging a safe and well-run World Cup 2026 for New York City.
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Argentinian media hail Martinez as 'spectacular' bicycle kick lights up Honduras win
Lisandro Martinez earned praise from Argentine outlets after a solid defensive display and an eye-catching overhead kick attempt in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras, boosting his World Cup selection hopes.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet United's £34.5m Rashford valuation but wages remain the obstacle
Bayern Munich are prepared to pay Manchester United's £34.5m asking price for Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though the forward's £325,000-per-week wages could scupper a deal. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, are reluctant to make his stay permanent.
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Brazil call-up for Ederson days after £38m United move adds World Cup spotlight to Old Trafford deal
Ederson earned a surprise recall to the Brazil squad just five days after Manchester United confirmed his £38.3m signing from Atalanta, ending a 16-month international absence and handing the midfielder a World Cup stage ahead of his official arrival at Old Trafford.
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Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup, Mazraoui and Aguerd also uncertain for Morocco
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee ligament sprain during a warm-up match against Norway and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup. Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd are also uncertain for Morocco's opening match against Brazil on June 14.
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Perez plots £130m Real Madrid record signing after Haaland presidential promise collapses
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president and pledged a club-record bid of at least £130m for a Champions League midfielder — with Michael Olise the reported target despite Bayern Munich insisting he is not for sale.
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Amorim had flagged Eriksen's heart condition months before Denmark collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest. Former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim had publicly acknowledged the need to monitor the midfielder's heart rate as recently as February 2025.
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Thierry Henry denies criticizing Mbappé: "I didn't speak about him"
A video circulating on social media falsely attributed harsh criticism of Kylian Mbappé to Thierry Henry just days before the 2026 World Cup. The former French international formally denied these claims, calling them fake news.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move hinges on club election as United eye £19m sell-on
Mason Greenwood's proposed transfer from Marseille to Fenerbahce could be decided by the Turkish club's new president, with Manchester United standing to receive around £19m through a 40 per cent sell-on clause in a deal valued at £47.5m.
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Maignan wants to leave AC Milan just four months after extending until 2031
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Mike Maignan has reportedly expressed his desire to leave AC Milan despite signing a contract extension until June 2031 in January. Massimiliano Allegri's departure and the Rossoneri's disappointing season are weighing on his decision.
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Eriksen stable and expected home soon after second collapse stuns Denmark teammates
Christian Eriksen is with his family and expected to be discharged from hospital after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday. The 34-year-old was conscious and walked to the ambulance as the match was abandoned after 65 minutes.
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Harry Kane set to lead England's World Cup charge as Group L campaign opens against Croatia
England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on 17 June against Croatia in Group L, with captain Harry Kane expected to be central to their hopes of progressing deep into the tournament.
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Diomande declares PSG love as Liverpool and rivals chase £110m Leipzig winger
Yan Diomande has publicly declared his admiration for Paris Saint-Germain amid strong interest from Liverpool, both Manchester clubs, and Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger scored 12 goals and added nine assists in his debut Bundesliga season, with RB Leipzig valuing him at around €130m.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up pushes back Manchester United medical and signing
Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, but his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the medical and paperwork are unlikely to be completed until after the tournament ends.
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