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Man City face £85m demand for Lille's Bouaddi after his World Cup breakthrough
Manchester City are pursuing 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer, but Lille are holding out for £85m and would prefer to keep him for another year, complicating any deal.
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Shearer warns England referee could be decisive factor against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Alan Shearer has expressed concern that refereeing decisions or VAR could prove costly for England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, with FIFA confirming American official Ismail Elfath will take charge.
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Edwards fires back at Ghodoussi after £50m Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal report sparks public row
Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards has defended his reporting that Arsenal were led to believe Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães could be signed for £50 million, after former co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi publicly branded the claim 'utter nonsense'.
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Argentina FA accused of £4.5m fee demand and split-payment request before World Cup semi-final
Mexico's football federation reportedly walked away from a pre-tournament friendly after Argentina allegedly demanded $6m and asked for the fee to be deposited across multiple bank accounts, according to a Mexican journalist.
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Argentinian media pinpoint England's defensive frailties ahead of World Cup semi-final with Argentina
ESPN Argentina has identified four key weaknesses in Thomas Tuchel's England side — including slow starts, high-press vulnerability and over-reliance on Bellingham and Kane — ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, with reports also emerging that Bellingham is carrying a shoulder injury.
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AC Milan move for Ederson after Manchester United's deal collapses at medical stage
Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has fallen apart after the 27-year-old had already undergone a medical. Ruben Amorim's AC Milan have now made contact with Atalanta and are ready to sign the Brazilian themselves.
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Ivan Barton: the Salvadoran chemistry professor refereeing France vs Spain at the World Cup
El Salvador's Ivan Barton has been appointed to referee the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas. The 35-year-old, who holds a degree in chemical sciences, made history at this tournament by becoming the first referee to send off a player for covering their mouth.
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Inter Milan target Spence as Tottenham right-back emerges after Khalaili medical failure
Inter Milan have identified Tottenham's Djed Spence as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries after a £25.6m deal for Anan Khalaili collapsed when the Israeli winger failed medical tests imposed by Italy's Olympic Committee.
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FBI labels England vs Argentina 'highest risk' World Cup semi-final as Atlanta police bolster security
The FBI, FIFA and Atlanta police met on Monday to address security concerns ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, designating the England-Argentina clash the tournament's highest-risk match amid tensions rooted in the 1982 Falklands War.
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Lyon target Jun-ho Bae, South Korean midfielder from Stoke City valued at €4m
According to Foot Mercato, Olympique Lyonnais are interested in Jun-ho Bae, attacking midfielder at Stoke City (Championship) and South Korean international who featured at the 2026 World Cup. The 22-year-old is under contract until June 2027 and would be open to a move.
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De Paul defends Argentina's Falklands chants ahead of politically charged England semi-final
Rodrigo De Paul says Argentina's Falklands chants honour the nation's war dead but insists the semi-final against England in Atlanta on Wednesday must be decided on the pitch. FIFA did not punish the Argentine federation despite the songs appearing to breach political expression rules.
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Kane breaks Rooney's caps record as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Harry Kane will earn his 121st England cap — surpassing Wayne Rooney's outfield record — when the Three Lions face reigning world champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, a game Kane says he has dreamed of since childhood.
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Argentina request navy kit to echo 1986 Maradona strip ahead of England World Cup semi-final
Argentina have asked FIFA to wear their darker navy away kit for the World Cup semi-final against England, a deliberate nod to the strip Diego Maradona wore when he knocked England out in 1986. The move comes as Argentine media also noted that Lionel Messi has never faced England in his career.
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White House backs England to win 2026 World Cup
Through his adviser Andrew Giuliani, Donald Trump has expressed his support for the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup, recalling his golf outing with Harry Kane and praising the Kane-Bellingham partnership.
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Manchester United target £80m Alex Scott to anchor revamped midfield alongside Tielemans
Manchester United are pursuing Bournemouth's Alex Scott in an £80m deal as part of a three-player midfield overhaul this summer. Youri Tielemans is also in advanced talks after United reportedly activated his £35m release clause at Aston Villa.
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An €8M Clause to City Pushes Barcelona to Sell Ferran Torres to PSG
PSG is targeting Ferran Torres as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan. A clause in his contract would require FC Barcelona to pay between €7 and €8 million to Manchester City if they extend the Spaniard's deal, seriously complicating his future in Catalonia.
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Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up
England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.
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Mbappe trains through minor scare to face Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe missed part of France's training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas, but manager Didier Deschamps confirmed the absence was planned and the captain is fit to play. Aurelien Tchouameni is also nearing full fitness after a hamstring complaint.
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Kane dismisses England rift talk as Bellingham-Tuchel row fades before Argentina semi-final
Harry Kane has insisted there is 'complete togetherness' in the England camp after Jude Bellingham appeared to question Thomas Tuchel's post-match criticism following their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami.
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Man City's £10 local ticket ballot aims to fix affordability but raises transparency fears
Manchester City have launched a ballot system to distribute up to 500 discounted tickets per home game to local residents, priced at £10 for adults. While the scheme has been broadly welcomed, supporters remain sceptical about how fairly the ballot will be administered.
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