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Embolo stranded in Switzerland as Esta dispute delays World Cup travel to US
Breel Embolo visited the US Embassy in Bern on Wednesday to apply for an emergency visa after an Esta complication prevented the Switzerland striker from joining his teammates on their flight to California for their pre-World Cup training camp.
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Konate opens up on depression after losing Jota and his father within months
Ibrahima Konate has spoken candidly about battling depression following the deaths of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his father Hamady, describing a year of profound grief that visibly affected his form and left him unsure whether to continue playing.
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Manchester United target Pierre Kalulu in potential £35m Juventus hijack
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu this summer, potentially disrupting the Italian club's contract renewal talks with the French international, who is valued at around £35 million.
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Pickford targets World Cup glory and 100 England caps as third tournament looms
Jordan Pickford, 32, heads into his third World Cup as England's undisputed No.1 with 82 caps to his name. The Everton goalkeeper says Thomas Tuchel has driven him to raise his standards further and insists England are closer than ever to ending their trophy drought.
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Pickford backs himself to take penalties as Tuchel urges England to write new chapter
Jordan Pickford has revealed Thomas Tuchel delivered a chapter-by-chapter vision for England's World Cup campaign at their Florida training base, while the goalkeeper confirmed he would volunteer to take a penalty in a shoot-out if called upon.
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Arsenal lead Morgan Rogers pursuit but face fierce competition from United and PSG
Arsenal believe they are best placed to sign Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers this summer, with Mikel Arteta identifying the England midfielder as a priority target. However, Manchester United, PSG, Bayern Munich and Chelsea are all expected to compete for his signature.
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Konate reveals grief over Jota and father's deaths shaped his final Liverpool season
Ibrahima Konate, set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer, has spoken candidly about the deaths of Diogo Jota and his father Hamady, saying he was never fully able to recover during the season.
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Lammens named Premier League's best transfer as Wilcox earns vindication ahead of new window
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League's transfer of the season after keeping eight clean sheets since joining from Royal Antwerp for £18.2m, boosting director of football Jason Wilcox as the club prepares for another major summer of spending.
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Sir Geoff Hurst urges England squad to win World Cup for the 1966 generation
Sir Geoff Hurst, the last surviving member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side, has called on Thomas Tuchel's squad to end a 60-year wait for the trophy, saying no one would be happier than him to see England lift it again.
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Enzo Maresca edges closer to Manchester City job as compensation talks with Chelsea near conclusion
Manchester City are finalising a deal to appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor, with lawyers now handling the details of a compensation agreement with Chelsea. A resolution is expected this week.
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SeatGeek denies Fifa collusion after bulk World Cup tickets appear on resale platform
Ticket resale platform SeatGeek has rejected allegations of a secret supply arrangement with Fifa after a Boston University professor flagged unusually large blocks of World Cup tickets listed on the site at below-official prices.
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Tyler Adams embraces World Cup responsibility as USA target glory on home soil
Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, 27, says he feels a 'responsibility' rather than pressure heading into the 2026 World Cup on home soil, believing Mauricio Pochettino's United States side can transform how the game is perceived across the country.
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Man United agree £38.8m Ederson deal as Rashford and Fernandes futures remain unresolved
Manchester United have agreed a £38.8 million fee with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, their first signing under Michael Carrick. The club also faces uncertainty over Marcus Rashford's future and is pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as a long-term midfield target.
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Free-agent Vlahovic resurfaces as option for Arsenal four years after initial pursuit
Dusan Vlahovic is available on a free transfer after his Juventus contract expired without a new deal being agreed. The Serbian striker was a target for Mikel Arteta in January 2022 before a £66 million fee and Champions League concerns pushed him toward Turin instead.
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Manchester United shelve Bruno Fernandes contract talks to focus on summer signings
Manchester United have put Bruno Fernandes' contract renewal on hold as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritises new signings this summer. The Portuguese midfielder, entering the final year of his £250,000-a-week deal, has assured club officials he has no intention of leaving.
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Manchester United cool interest in Hackney as Everton lead Championship midfielder chase
Manchester United have stepped back from a move for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, despite manager Michael Carrick's admiration for the 23-year-old. Everton are now leading the pursuit of the Championship's Player of the Season, with several Premier League clubs also in contention.
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Carabao Cup 2026-27 preliminary round draw pairs York City with Crawley Town
The Carabao Cup preliminary round draw for 2026-27 has been made, with York City hosting Crawley Town and Tranmere Rovers facing Rochdale. The early-round ties are required because nine Premier League clubs have qualified for European competition.
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Manchester United shelve Bruno Fernandes contract talks until late 2026
Manchester United have put Bruno Fernandes contract negotiations on hold, with club bosses assured the Portuguese midfielder has no desire to leave Old Trafford. Talks on a new deal are expected to begin before the end of 2026.
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Iraola targets Dean Huijsen in €70m Real Madrid raid as Liverpool rebuild begins
Incoming Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is reportedly pursuing Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen for around €70 million as he looks to replace the departed Ibrahima Konate ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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England's World Cup bid depends on mastering heat and gruelling travel schedule, says former fitness coach
Dr Ben Rosenblatt, England's lead physical performance coach at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, says the upcoming tournament in the United States will be the most logistically complex yet, with extreme heat, time-zone disruption, and extensive travel all posing serious threats to performance.
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