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Konaté leaves Liverpool for Real Madrid, Mourinho announced as manager
Out of contract on June 30, French international defender Ibrahima Konaté has signed a four-year deal with Real Madrid, according to Radio France. Florentino Perez, re-elected president with 65% of the vote, also confirmed the return of José Mourinho as manager.
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Lamine Yamal confirmed available for Spain's opening World Cup 2026 match
Luis de la Fuente cleared up the doubt on Sunday: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, all three sidelined with thigh injuries, will be available for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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Eriksen conscious and in good spirits after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine
Christian Eriksen was taken to hospital after falling unconscious in the 65th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. The national team doctor confirmed he is doing well, is with his family, and is expected to be discharged soon.
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Mourinho set to return as Real Madrid manager after Florentino Perez wins eighth presidential term
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president and is expected to confirm Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. Perez also pledged a €150m club-record signing to be revealed on Tuesday.
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Fifa bans tactical timeouts and five other rule changes set to reshape World Cup 2026
Fifa referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed six rule changes for this summer's World Cup, headlined by a ban on players rushing to the touchline for coaching instructions while goalkeepers are down injured.
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Neville insists Bellingham must start as Carragher warns England will find World Cup tough
Gary Neville has declared Jude Bellingham "is not a sub" and must start England's World Cup opener against Croatia, while Jamie Carragher fears the Three Lions will struggle to match the standards set under Gareth Southgate.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates Man United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
José Mourinho's expected return to Real Madrid following Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president has put a significant obstacle in Manchester United's path to signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Bernabéu club tipped to move for the Portuguese playmaker.
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Dan Burn credits Disney World family trip with easing England's Florida heat challenge
Newcastle defender Dan Burn arrived in Florida a week early and took his family to Disney World to acclimatise ahead of England's World Cup warm-weather camp, saying the trip helped him cope better than expected in Tampa's sweltering conditions.
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Van Hecke agrees personal terms with Spurs as De Zerbi targets third summer signing
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has reportedly agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur despite two rejected bids, with the Dutch international said to be eager to reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi in north London.
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Norwegian press savage 'shockingly weak' Haaland after Norway draw, but Solbakken backs his striker
Erling Haaland was rated as low as two out of ten by Norwegian outlets after a 72-minute cameo in Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco in New Jersey, with Dagsbladet calling it a 'shockingly weak rehearsal' ahead of the World Cup.
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Mazraoui limps off in Morocco friendly to cast doubt over World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes of Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday with an apparent arm or shoulder injury, putting his availability for Saturday's Group C clash with Brazil at the MetLife Stadium in doubt.
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Lizarazu excludes Rabiot and Cherki from his ideal XI for the 2026 World Cup
On the eve of France's final friendly against Northern Ireland, Bixente Lizarazu unveiled his ideal lineup for the 2026 World Cup, excluding Adrien Rabiot from midfield and Rayan Cherki from attack.
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Dembélé, Olise, Doué: Lizarazu highlights traffic jam on France's right flank before World Cup
After France's defeat to Ivory Coast (1-2), Bixente Lizarazu raises a positioning problem in the French attack: Dembélé, Olise and Doué are all competing for the right wing behind Mbappé.
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Real Madrid election result ends Haaland threat but Rodri's City future stays unresolved
Florentino Perez has retained the Real Madrid presidency, effectively ending a rival candidate's pledge to sign Erling Haaland — but uncertainty over Rodri's contract situation at Manchester City continues to linger.
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Tuchel names Declan Rice England vice-captain ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England's vice-captain for the World Cup, with the Arsenal midfielder joining the squad's Florida camp alongside Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze ahead of a final warm-up against Costa Rica.
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Deschamps Defends Mbappé and France Players Over Image Rights and Sports Betting Campaigns
Less than a week before France's World Cup campaign begins, Didier Deschamps acknowledged in a press conference that certain advertising campaigns by a Federation partner may not be "in line with the sport."
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Mazraoui limps off after 29 minutes in Morocco friendly to cast World Cup doubt
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes in Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of their Group C opener against Brazil on Saturday.
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World Cup 2026: Every fixture, date and kick-off time as 48-team tournament approaches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa and runs through to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, spanning 104 matches across 39 days — the largest tournament in history.
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Eriksen's second collapse prompts cardiac charity to call for universal youth screening
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine on Sunday, prompting Cardiac Risk in the Young to renew its call for routine heart screening of all young people aged 14–35. The charity warns that 12 apparently healthy young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions in the UK every week.
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