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FIFA defends referee Claus after Trump calls him 'suspect' at World Cup
FIFA has issued a formal statement backing referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump described him as 'a little bit suspect' following the controversial red card shown to USA forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup.
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Carrick rules out Leao as United chiefs prepare to fly to Madrid for £85m Tchouameni talks
Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed Rafael Leao as a transfer target despite the AC Milan winger being offered to Manchester United, while club officials are preparing to travel to Madrid to explore a deal for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.
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Hakimi settles it before France-Morocco: "Mbappé is not my mate on the pitch"
Days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, Achraf Hakimi set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in a blunt message posted on social media.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 to end home World Cup dream in round of 16
The United States were outclassed 4-1 by Belgium on Monday, crashing out of the World Cup in the round of 16 on home soil. Former USA international Stu Holden said the moment proved too big for key players, singling out a poor night from Christian Pulisic.
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Liverpool face £100m-plus bill for Bouaddi as Diomande urged to snub PSG for Anfield
Lille president Olivier Letang has signalled that 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi could cost more than £100m, citing the recent transfers of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali as a pricing benchmark. Meanwhile, former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has urged RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande to choose Anfield over PSG.
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Cunha's World Cup ends in Brazil heartbreak but opens new door at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha scored three goals at the World Cup before Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in New Jersey ended their campaign. His performances as a centre-forward could reshape how Michael Carrick uses him at Manchester United next season.
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City's right-back search deepens after £125m in blocked moves for Palestra and Gusto
Manchester City are hunting a right-back option after missing out on Marco Palestra, who joined Chelsea for £47m, and ruling out a £75m move for Malo Gusto. Five emerging talents across Europe could now fit their brief.
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Dorgu trains alone ahead of United's pre-season return after injury-hit debut campaign
Patrick Dorgu has been spotted working with a personal coach before Manchester United's official pre-season begins on Thursday, as the Danish wing-back looks to build on a promising but injury-interrupted first season at Old Trafford.
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Newcastle agree £23m fee to sign Ajax teenager Sean Steur in third youth deal of the summer
Newcastle United have agreed a £23m fee with Ajax for 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur, according to reports from the Netherlands. The move would be their third signing of a player under 21 this summer as Eddie Howe reshapes his squad.
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Uzbek referee Tantashev sidelined from World Cup and major international competitions
Ilgiz Tantashev, criticized for his heavily disputed management of the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia, should no longer officiate at this World Cup or at upcoming major international tournaments, according to former referee Saïd Ennjimi.
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Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane to miss first two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Already eliminated with Algeria at the World Cup following a disappointing tournament, Luca Zidane will not rejoin the Fennecs in September: a two-match suspension handed down by CAF rules him out of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 in Seattle to end co-hosts' World Cup 2026 in group stage
Belgium eliminated the United States with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup campaign. FOX Sports analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry gave candid but divided verdicts on the performance.
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Carrick rules out Leao hijack as United chiefs prepare £85m Tchouameni talks
Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed interest in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao despite an approach from the player's agent, while Manchester United directors are set to fly to Madrid to discuss a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.
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Pulisic limps off in tears as injury-hit USA crash out of World Cup 4-1 to Belgium
Christian Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute with a suspected twisted ankle as the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle, ending both his and the co-hosts' World Cup campaign under a familiar cloud of fitness problems.
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Belgium end USMNT's World Cup dream with 4-1 rout as Edu, Guzan and Kljestan urge players to hold their heads high
Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending a tournament run that included a historic knockout-stage win over Bosnia and Herzegovina watched by more than 27 million people.
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Arsenal prepare Wan-Bissaka bid as £250m summer rebuild gathers pace
Arsenal are weighing a move for former Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement for Ben White, with sporting director Andrea Berta handed a £250m transfer budget to strengthen Mikel Arteta's Premier League title-defending squad.
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Rooney warns Henderson's wrist injury could be 'real loss' for England at tournament
Jordan Henderson injured his wrist falling from advertising hoardings after England's win over Mexico at the Azteca, requiring surgery. Former captain Wayne Rooney called the midfielder a powerful dressing-room voice whose absence would hurt the squad.
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FIFA backs referee Trump called 'suspect' after Balogun red card controversy
FIFA has publicly defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump branded him 'suspect' and lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing the striker to face Belgium at the World Cup.
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Keane left speechless as Trump admits calling Infantino over Balogun red card
Roy Keane responded with disbelief on The Overlap after Donald Trump publicly confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card, which was subsequently suspended to allow the USA forward to face Belgium.
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France appeal to FIFA to clear Olise before World Cup quarter-final against Morocco
The French Football Federation has formally asked FIFA to rescind Michael Olise's yellow card ahead of Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco in Foxborough. The Bayern Munich winger, who leads the tournament with five assists, picked up the booking during France's last-16 win over Paraguay.
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