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Portugal beats Chile in friendly but loses Leao to red card
Portugal defeated Chile 2-1 on Saturday in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match, but the victory was marred by Rafael Leao's expulsion in the 47th minute following an altercation with Chilean defender Ivan Roman.
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Giroud tips France and Spain as favorites, but backs African surprise at 2026 World Cup
Asked about his favorites for the 2026 World Cup, Olivier Giroud names France and Spain, but does not rule out a first African triumph, mentioning Ivory Coast, Senegal or Ghana.
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Riquelme accuses Florentino Pérez of hiding serious financial crisis at Real Madrid
On the eve of Real Madrid's presidential election, candidate Enrique Riquelme claims the club has squandered over 770 million euros in cash and that its cash reserves have plummeted by 99%.
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Kane's header rescues England from embarrassment against 85th-ranked New Zealand
Harry Kane headed in on the stroke of half-time to give England a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, as Thomas Tuchel rotated all 22 players in a World Cup warm-up that offered little encouragement ahead of Group L.
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Rashford shines but England's narrow win over New Zealand leaves Tuchel with more questions than answers
England edged New Zealand 1-0 in Florida, with Harry Kane scoring his 79th international goal, but the friendly offered Thomas Tuchel little clarity on his starting line-up for the World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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De Jong reveals he cut off press and never considered joining Manchester United
Frenkie de Jong has admitted he was so angered by persistent Manchester United transfer links that he stopped speaking to the media entirely, insisting he always wanted to stay at Barcelona and repeatedly rejected any move away from Spain.
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Doku reveals he turned down teenage Liverpool move after talks with Klopp and Mane
Jeremy Doku has disclosed that Liverpool approached him at 15, arranging meetings with Jurgen Klopp and Sadio Mane, but the Belgian winger chose to stay at Anderlecht before eventually joining Manchester City for £55m in 2023.
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Semenyo's £64m City move vindicated as Dickov compares his adaptation to Haaland's critics
Former Manchester City forward Paul Dickov has praised Antoine Semenyo's seamless adaptation to Pep Guardiola's system since his £64m January move from Bournemouth, arguing the winger's rapid integration — capped by an FA Cup final goal against Chelsea — reflects exceptional footballing intelligence.
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Pogba backs Carrick as permanent United boss: 'It's going to be good'
Paul Pogba has endorsed Michael Carrick's appointment as Manchester United's permanent head coach, praising his former teammate's connection with players after Carrick guided the club back into the Champions League.
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Real Madrid's presidential election this weekend could determine Fernandes transfer fate
Manchester United's hopes of signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer hinge partly on Sunday's Real Madrid presidential election, with frontrunner Florentino Perez reportedly backing a move for the £80m-rated Portugal international if re-elected.
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West Ham dig in over Jarrod Bowen despite Man United interest and £100m sales target
West Ham have told interested clubs they intend to keep Jarrod Bowen this summer, even after relegation to the Championship. Manchester United are among the Premier League sides monitoring the England international, who is contracted until 2030.
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De Jong reveals fury at pressure to join Man Utd: 'I never seriously considered it'
Frenkie de Jong has broken his media silence to insist he never genuinely entertained a move to Manchester United, admitting he grew so angry at reports pushing him toward Old Trafford that he stopped speaking to the press entirely.
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Tottenham target Marcos Senesi as free agent follows Robertson through the door
Having confirmed Andy Robertson's arrival on a free transfer, Tottenham are being urged to move quickly for Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi, who has announced his departure from the Vitality Stadium and is available without a fee.
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USA fall 2-1 to Germany in World Cup send-off as defensive frailties resurface
The United States men's national team lost their final pre-World Cup friendly 2-1 to Germany at a sold-out Soldier Field in Chicago, with Kai Havertz's early header and Leroy Sané's second-half strike proving decisive despite Antonee Robinson's stunning equaliser.
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Keane tells Maguire his England World Cup snub is 'on you, don't blame anyone else'
Roy Keane has delivered a blunt verdict on Harry Maguire's omission from England's World Cup squad, insisting the Manchester United defender has only himself to blame for failing to convince Thomas Tuchel.
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Como president cools Federico Chiesa transfer as Liverpool demand too high a fee
Federico Chiesa is expected to leave Liverpool this summer after two frustrating seasons at Anfield, but Como president Mirwan Suwarso has indicated the winger's price tag exceeds the Italian club's budget.
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Arsenal contact PSG teenager Mbemba on free transfer with Saliba blueprint in mind
Arsenal have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba, 18, ahead of his contract expiring at the end of June. The Gunners outlined a development path mirroring William Saliba's route to first-team football, with a European loan planned until January 2027.
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United fans back Elliot Anderson to replace Casemiro as Ederson signing draws lukewarm response
A Manchester Evening News poll of nearly 8,000 United supporters found 56% want Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson as Casemiro's successor, while incoming signing Ederson attracted just 6% of the vote.
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Scotland unveils bespoke tartan to mark US ties as World Cup 2026 approaches
A Heriot-Watt University student's tartan design, commissioned by the Scottish Government, has been chosen to celebrate the historical bonds between Scotland and the United States ahead of America's 250th anniversary and the 2026 World Cup.
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Cherki said "coach", not "wesh": Adil Rami settles the controversy by reading lips
A video of Rayan Cherki's arrival at Clairefontaine sparked an online controversy: did the Manchester City player greet Didier Deschamps with a "wesh"? Former defender Adil Rami watched the footage and categorically denies it.
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