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Kansas City jazz clubs and £1,100 wine bottles await England's families at World Cup 2026 base
England's players and their families will be based in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 2026 World Cup, with the FA selecting the self-styled Soccer Capital of America as their hub from June 13.
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Beaten by Ivory Coast, France loses world number one ranking before World Cup
France's defeat to Ivory Coast (1-2) on Thursday in Nantes costs them 7.89 points in the FIFA rankings, where Argentina and Spain now lead. England, Portugal and Brazil are closing in, with a more favorable group schedule.
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Maresca inherits just 13 squad certainties as City face summer of upheaval
Manchester City could lose several key players this summer, with Rodri's future uncertain amid Real Madrid interest and potential departures for Savinho, Omar Marmoush and others leaving Enzo Maresca with a thin base to build from.
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Carrick handed Premier League title mandate as United set 2028 deadline under Project 150
Michael Carrick has signed a two-year contract as Manchester United head coach with a clear internal expectation: deliver the Premier League title to Old Trafford before the club's 150th anniversary in 2028.
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United's family connection gives them an edge in race to sign England's Alex Scott
Manchester United hold a unique advantage over Chelsea in the pursuit of Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side at Old Trafford.
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Rashford faces Barcelona exit as Gordon's £70m move casts doubt on permanent deal
Marcus Rashford's hopes of staying at Barcelona appear increasingly uncertain after the club signed Anthony Gordon for £70m. Gordon, who plays in the same position, revealed Rashford gave him a warm welcome and advice about life in the city.
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Florentino Perez re-elected Real Madrid president, Mourinho returns as head coach
Re-elected by club members despite two disappointing seasons, Florentino Perez retains the Real Madrid presidency and immediately announced the return of José Mourinho as the club's head coach.
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Ngumoha's England debut sends Iraola a clear message as Bayern Munich circle
Rio Ngumoha earned player of the match on his senior England debut against New Zealand on Saturday, a timely reminder for new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola as Bayern Munich identify the 17-year-old as their top transfer target.
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Iraola confirms pre-season tweaks and World Cup return plan in first Liverpool squad update
Andoni Iraola has outlined his approach to Liverpool's pre-season, confirming he will make minimal changes to existing plans while carefully managing the return of the eight first-team players set to feature at the 2026 World Cup.
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Rashford gives Gordon Barcelona tips as United's left-back target nears Bayern move
Marcus Rashford has been advising Anthony Gordon on life at Barcelona despite his own uncertain future at the club. Meanwhile, United's linked left-back Nathaniel Brown has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich on a deal until 2031.
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Man United's family connection could give them edge in Alex Scott transfer race
Manchester United hold an unusual advantage in the pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old, who is with England's World Cup squad in North America.
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Hazard hopes for a great 2026 World Cup for Algeria, but not against Belgium
Retired international Eden Hazard expressed his support for Algeria's team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while clarifying that his Algerian friends will have to bow to the Red Devils if the two nations meet in the tournament.
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Merson calls Odegaard sale 'madness' but says Arsenal should consider it this summer
Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to consider selling captain Martin Odegaard despite his role in ending the club's 22-year Premier League drought. The Norwegian, 27, is entering the final 12 months of his £240,000-a-week contract.
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Gordon reveals Rashford's mentoring role after £70m Barcelona move from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has spoken about his £70m transfer from Newcastle to Barcelona, disclosing that Marcus Rashford — his direct rival for an England starting spot — privately guided him on life at Camp Nou and in the city.
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Only one in five England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the World Cup
New betting data from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain shows just 20 per cent of domestic wagers in England back the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup — well behind Portugal's 57 per cent and France's 29 per cent.
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Kosovo youth international Fatjon Bunjaku, 22, dies in road crash as federation mourns 'great talent'
Fatjon Bunjaku, a 22-year-old footballer who represented Kosovo at U19 and U21 level, died on Sunday following a collision on the Mitrovica–Pristina road in the village of Maxhunaj. The Football Federation of Kosovo has paid tribute to the 'educated, dedicated and ambitious boy'.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Ten-man Italy holds firm in Greece and ends season with two wins
Eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying, Italy concluded its season with two friendly victories: 1-0 against Luxembourg and then 1-0 in Greece, despite a late red card.
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Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie after 18 months despite Champions League finish
Robin van Persie has been dismissed as Feyenoord head coach after less than 18 months in charge, despite guiding the Dutch club to second place in the Eredivisie and securing Champions League qualification for next season.
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Hojbjerg reveals dressing room anguish as Eriksen collapse revives Euro 2020 trauma
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg says Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine in Odense on Sunday brought back harrowing memories of his teammate's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Eriksen regained consciousness and was taken to hospital for further tests.
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