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Lovren accuses Slot of failing Salah as Liverpool pair's rift laid bare
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has claimed Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot had no meaningful relationship, arguing Klopp would have handled the Egyptian's dip in form far differently and that Salah deserved far better in his final Anfield season.
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Carrick's West Ham relegation story adds weight to Bowen's potential United move
Jarrod Bowen has been linked with a move to Manchester United after West Ham's relegation to the Championship. Michael Carrick followed an identical path from the Hammers to Old Trafford in 2003, and has spoken candidly about how the experience sharpened his ambition.
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Klopp's agent dismisses 'annoying' Real Madrid rumours as Germany job emerges as dream role
Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosike has firmly denied links to Real Madrid, insisting his client is content at Red Bull. Reports suggest the former Liverpool manager's true ambition is to one day coach the German national team.
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Lamine Yamal to get 15 minutes against Cape Verde, full availability for Uruguay clash
Hamstring injury in late April won't keep Lamine Yamal from the 2026 World Cup with Spain, but his return will be carefully managed: 15 minutes against Cape Verde on June 15, one hour against Saudi Arabia, then full availability for the showdown with Uruguay.
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Benched at PSG, Lucas Chevalier in Aston Villa's sights for Champions League
An undisputed starter upon arrival, Lucas Chevalier has lost his number-one spot at PSG to Matvey Safonov. Aston Villa, qualified for next season's Champions League, is interested in the French international goalkeeper.
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Atletico Madrid weigh painful Giménez sale to fund Alemany's defensive rebuild
Atletico Madrid conceded 81 goals across all competitions last season, and sporting director Mateu Alemany is now prepared to sell club captain José María Giménez if a significant offer arrives, as he looks to overhaul a struggling backline.
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FIFA Rankings: Morocco threatened by Belgium and Germany after dominant victories
Seventh in the FIFA rankings, Morocco sees its direct pursuers — Belgium and Germany — close the gap after convincing wins during the 2026 World Cup preparation window.
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Rashford guides Gordon through Barcelona life despite World Cup rivalry and transfer uncertainty
Anthony Gordon has revealed that Marcus Rashford offered him tips on city life and team spirit at Barcelona ahead of his £70m move from Newcastle — despite the pair competing for England's left-wing spot and Rashford's own future at the Nou Camp remaining unresolved.
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Arsenal's Eze, Rice, Saka and Madueke join England squad after Premier League parade
The four Arsenal players were given extra time off following the Champions League final defeat to PSG and the subsequent Premier League title parade before linking up with Thomas Tuchel's squad in Florida.
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Danny Dyer calls Tuchel's Jarrod Bowen World Cup snub 'an absolute joke'
Actor Danny Dyer has publicly criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for leaving son-in-law Jarrod Bowen out of the World Cup squad, calling the decision 'ridiculous' and warning England will 'struggle' without the West Ham captain.
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Evra claims he would have 'eaten Yamal alive' and dares doubters to ask Ronaldo
Patrice Evra insists he would have neutralised Lamine Yamal at his peak, citing his duels with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as proof of his ability to handle the world's elite attackers.
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Deschamps says Olise free to leave Bayern as Real Madrid plot record £130m signing
France manager Didier Deschamps has refused to discourage Michael Olise from leaving Bayern Munich, as Real Madrid president-elect Florentino Perez confirms a club-record bid — worth at least £130m — is imminent for an elite Champions League player.
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Guéla Doué scores and assists as Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up
Strasbourg right-back Guéla Doué scored the equalizer and set up Amad Diallo's winning goal as Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 on Thursday evening in Nantes in a 2026 World Cup preparation match. The France-born defender became the fifth player born in France to score against the French national team.
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Dembélé to start against Northern Ireland in final World Cup warm-up
Rested against Ivory Coast, Ousmane Dembélé will start Monday evening at Lille. Didier Deschamps wants to field a team close to the one that will face Senegal on June 16 in New York.
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Tuchel says Bellingham and James have reached their 'sweet spot' ahead of World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes Jude Bellingham and Reece James are peaking at the right moment after both returned from hamstring injuries in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa.
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Salah feud, Nunez friction and Alexander-Arnold exit: how Slot lost the Liverpool dressing room
Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last month after a turbulent second season, with strained relationships with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez emerging as a central fault line in his departure.
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Iran's World Cup 2026 preparations unravel as US denies visas to key coaching staff
Iran's World Cup campaign is in serious jeopardy after the US denied visas to integral members of their coaching staff, with the country's ambassador to Mexico claiming the squad will only be permitted to enter the United States on matchdays.
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OM renames stadium 'Velodrome Stadium' while seeking international title sponsor
Olympique de Marseille has officially renamed its 67,000-capacity stadium 'Velodrome Stadium' in English, ending a decade-long partnership with Orange. The club is reportedly in talks with British online bank Revolut to become the title sponsor.
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Bellingham presents Ngumoha with debut cap and predicts 'so many more' for Liverpool teenager
Rio Ngumoha was left speechless after Jude Bellingham personally handed him his first England cap following his Three Lions debut against New Zealand, telling the Liverpool winger he has a 'really bright future' ahead.
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Dalot reveals Ronaldo's blunt verdict on Man United striker who lacked 'fire' for a third goal
Diogo Dalot has recalled how Cristiano Ronaldo coldly predicted a Manchester United striker would fail at Old Trafford during their 2021-22 season together, telling Dalot the player lacked the hunger to chase a third goal after scoring twice.
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