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Mark Bosnich ruptures quadricep saving penalty at World Cup promotional event
Former Manchester United and Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich, 54, will require surgery after rupturing his quadricep while saving a penalty during a celebrity shootout ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Left out of Champions League final by Luis Enrique, Zaïre-Emery pays the price for his versatility at PSG
Despite being PSG's most-used player this season with 54 appearances across all competitions, Warren Zaïre-Emery was not in Luis Enrique's starting lineup for the Champions League final against Arsenal.
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Norway's Viking photo for 2026 World Cup sparks Scandinavian controversy
Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Norway posed in Viking costumes for its official team photo. Norwegian journalists and academics strongly criticized the staging, which head coach Stale Solbakken refused to comment on.
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New York mayor to challenge FIFA over water bottle ban at World Cup venues
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to seek answers from FIFA after the governing body reversed its own policy and banned fans from bringing water bottles into World Cup stadiums, raising health concerns given the expected summer heat.
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak signals stability and fresh direction as Guardiola era ends at City
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak used his annual address to reassure supporters that the club will continue to grow under new management, pledging ongoing investment from owner Sheikh Mansour and insisting the post-Guardiola transition is firmly under control.
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Slot turns down Fulham approach days after Liverpool sacking
Arne Slot has rejected an approach from Fulham to become their new head coach, less than a week after being dismissed by Liverpool. The 47-year-old, who won the Premier League in his debut season at Anfield, is said to be waiting for the right opportunity.
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Starmer condemns Fifa's refillable water bottle ban at World Cup as 'wrong and about money'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly criticised Fifa's decision to ban fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums, calling the policy wrong and commercially motivated. The ban reverses a previous rule that permitted empty, transparent bottles of up to one litre.
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World Cup 2026 opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The expanded 48-team tournament runs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, concluding with the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
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RC Lens prepares summer transfer window despite Pierre Sage's surprise departure
After Pierre Sage's unexpected resignation, RC Lens is pressing ahead with its summer transfer window with several departures confirmed — including Saint-Maximin to Charlotte in MLS — and recruits already secured, including Thorgan Hazard.
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United close in on Ederson as Rashford future hinges on Barcelona's June 15 deadline
Manchester United are finalising a £39m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the signing expected before pre-season. Meanwhile, Barcelona have until June 15 to trigger their £26m option on Marcus Rashford, though the Catalan club are expected to pass after securing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
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Rashford rejects Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle as Barcelona return remains his priority
Marcus Rashford has turned down transfer approaches from Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle, with the Manchester United forward determined to return to Barcelona despite the Spanish club's £69 million signing of Anthony Gordon complicating any deal.
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Leao signals Premier League openness as Manchester United weigh summer move
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has said the Premier League would bring out the best in his game, with Manchester United among the clubs linked to the Portugal international ahead of a potential summer transfer.
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Thomas Frank rules out summer return to management after Tottenham sacking
Thomas Frank has confirmed he will not take a new managerial role this summer, choosing instead to rest, study, and work as a pundit at the World Cup. The Dane was sacked by Tottenham in February after just eight months in charge.
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Thomas Frank steps back from management after Tottenham sack, ruling out summer return
Thomas Frank has decided against returning to management this summer following his February sacking by Tottenham. The Dane, linked with Fulham and Crystal Palace, says he needs more time to recharge before taking on a new role.
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World Cup 2026: Algeria back after twelve years with real ambitions
Absent since 2014, Algeria returns to the World Cup under Vladimir Petkovic. After a friendly victory over the Netherlands, the Fennecs are targeting the round of 16 in a group that includes defending champions Argentina.
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Two consecutive Champions League titles and a poll: PSG has won over all of France
Following PSG's second consecutive UEFA Champions League title after beating Arsenal in the final, a CSA poll published Friday by Ouest-France reveals that 77% of French people supported the Paris club during the final, and 65% felt satisfied by the victory.
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Lamine Yamal crowned La Liga's best player after 16-goal, 12-assist season
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal won the La Liga Player of the Year award for the 2025-2026 season at the LaLiga Annual Awards, ahead of Mbappé and Pépé. The 18-year-old Spaniard is now racing against time to be fit for the World Cup.
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England use palm cooling devices and fitness trackers to combat World Cup heat in Florida
Thomas Tuchel's England squad are preparing for the 2026 World Cup at their Palm Beach Gardens base in Florida, deploying palm cooling technology, Whoop fitness trackers and cooling vests to manage temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius during matches.
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Barnes blames Liverpool fans for Slot's sacking after one-season title defence collapse
John Barnes believes supporter pressure forced Liverpool's hand in dismissing Arne Slot, just one year after the Dutchman delivered the club's second Premier League title. The former Reds winger warned fans to show more patience with incoming manager Andoni Iraola.
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Sidelined by Inter after failed Marseille loan, Pavard in Besiktas' sights
Benjamin Pavard, left out of France's 2026 World Cup squad, is no longer in Inter Milan's plans following a disappointing loan spell at Olympique de Marseille. Besiktas is reportedly interested in the defender, who is under contract until June 2028.
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